Accountant

As an Accountant at Bright Horizons, you will be primarily responsible for the accuracy and completeness of our financial statements for the respective area of the business that you support. You will take part in ensuring the month end P&L and Balance Sheet transactions are posted timely and will support other areas of the business with related queries. At times you may be asked to speak with external parties, such as clients, and require attention to detail, timeliness, and professionalism. You will receive support from your manager and team as you master the skills to be a successful Accountant at Bright Horizons.

This Hybrid role requires in-person work at our Newton, MA headquarters.

Bright Horizons is trusted by families and employers around the world for high-quality child care and early education, back-up care, and workplace education. We partner with some of the world's best companies to provide services that help employees perform their best and support families to thrive both personally and professionally.

• Timely and accurate posting of accounting transactions as it pertains to the area of the business you support

• Completion and review of balance sheet reconciliations, with careful attention to ensuring fluctuations and balances are appropriate

• Review operating results with senior management, including variances to budget and forecast where necessary

• Identify and escalate any risks and opportunities as you become aware of them

• Collaborate and communicate with the wider finance team members

• Evidence preventative and detective controls to management

• Report financial information to the business and support with follow up queries

• Work professionally as a trusted partner to internal and external customers

• Keep up to date with organizational changes, financial regulations, and the marketplace

• Respond timely and appropriately to issues requiring confidentiality

• Perform ad-hoc analysis as required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, other related field or 2 years experience in an Accounting role in lieu of degree

• 1-3 years of professional experience in Accounting or other financial department roles

• Experience in Month end Accounting

• Balance Sheet experience

• Strong knowledge of MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

• Exceptional organizational and communication skills

• Detail oriented and ability to prioritize

• Ability to work under tight deadlines

• Comfort with ERP systems

At this time, Bright Horizons will not sponsor an applicant for employment authorization/visa for this position.

Bright Horizons offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

* Medical, dental, and vision insurance

* 401(k) retirement plan

* Life insurance

* Long-term and short-term disability insurance

Our people are the heart of our company. Because we're as committed to our own employees as we are to the children, families, and clients we serve, our collaborative workplaces are designed to grow careers and support personal lives. Come build a brighter future with us.

Bright Horizons provides equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and does not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law. Bright Horizons complies with the laws and regulations described in the following federal government resources: Know Your Rights, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).

If you require assistance or a reasonable accommodation in completing these application materials or any aspect of the application and hiring process, please contact the recruitment helpdesk at 855-877-6866 or bhrecruit@brighthorizons.com. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.