Senior Accounting Systems Analyst - Fully Remote!

Futures start here. Where first steps, new friendships, and confident learners are born. At KinderCare Learning Companies, the first and only early childhood education provider recognized with theGallup Exceptional Workplace Award, we offer a variety of early education and child care options for families. Whether it's KinderCare Learning Centers, Champions, or Crème de la Crème, we build confidence for kids, families, and the future we share. And we want you to join us in shaping it-in neighborhoods, at work, and in schools nationwide.

At KinderCare Learning Companies, you'll use your skills and expertise to support the work (and fun) that happens in our sites and centers every day. From marketers and strategists to financial analysts and data engineers, and so much more, we're all passionate about crafting a world where children, families, and organizations can thrive.

The Senior Accounting Systems Analyst acts as a key liaison between the Accounting/Finance department and the IT department. This role is responsible for the implementation, maintenance, and optimization of the organization's accounting and financial systems.

The ideal candidate will employ a deep understanding of both accounting principles and information systems to ensure data integrity, support financial operations, and drive process improvements.

Responsibilities:

• System Administration & Support: Serve as the primary authority for core financial applications (e.g., ERP, consolidation, and reporting tools). Provide daily production support, identify and fix user-reported issues, and lead system configurations.
• Process Improvement: Analyze current accounting processes, identify inefficiencies, and recommend system-based solutions or enhancements to improve accuracy, automate tasks, and strengthen internal controls.
• Project Management: Lead and support financial system projects, including new module implementations, system upgrades, and patches. This includes gathering business requirements, creating specifications, and coordinating with technical teams.
• Testing & Validation: Develop and complete test plans for system changes, fixes, and improvements to ensure functionality meets business requirements and that data integrity is maintained.
• Reporting & Analysis: Design, develop, and maintain complex financial reports and dashboards to support business needs, financial analysis, and decision-making.
• Liaison: Act as the main link between the finance users and the technology division, translating complex accounting requirements into technical specifications.
• Documentation & Training: Create and maintain comprehensive system documentation, business process flows, and user training materials. Conduct training sessions for new and existing users.
• Compliance & Security: Assist in ensuring that all financial systems and processes align with internal policies, GAAP, SOX, and other regulatory requirements. Manage user access and security roles within the financial applications.
• Financial Close Support: Provide technical support during month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial close processes to ensure system availability and timely resolution of issues.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 5+ years in a similar role (e.g., financial systems analyst, accounting systems administrator, or senior accountant with a heavy systems focus.
• Advanced proficiency with a major ERP system (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Workday, PeopleSoft, Microsoft Dynamics).
• Demonstrable experience with financial reporting and business intelligence (BI) tools.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (advanced functions, pivot tables, data modeling).
• Experience with SQL for data querying and analysis is often required.
• Good understanding of core accounting principles (GAAP) and financial processes (e.g., General Ledger, AP, AR, Fixed Assets, Financial Reporting).
• Familiarity with SOX compliance and internal controls as they relate to financial systems.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical users.
• Proven project management and organizational skills.
• A collaborative approach dedicated to helping customers.