Accounting Manager

About Kiddom

Kiddom is a groundbreaking educational platform that promotes student equity and growth by uniting high-quality instructional materials with dynamic digital learning. Through unparalleled curriculum management functionality, Kiddom empowers schools and districts to take ownership of their curriculum – resulting in learning experiences tailored to meet the unique needs and goals of local communities. Kiddom’s high-quality curriculum is layered with robust teacher and leader data insights to drive the continuous improvement of instructional decisions, school/district programming, and professional learning.

The Accounting Manager will oversee the daily functions of inventory, accounts receivable, and general ledger operations. They will ensure compliance with GAAP, enhance accounting procedures, and assist in financial planning and analysis. This is a dynamic position. We are looking for a talented, self-motivated team player who has the drive to take initiative and deliver results. This position reports directly to the Director of Accounting. 

• Own and scale the inventory cycle. Partner with our Supply Chain and Revenue operations teams to issue purchase orders, track customer sales orders and fulfillment, and accurately report on month-end inventory balances and contribution margin.
• Own and maintain complex account reconciliations for inventory allowances and deferred revenue. Prepare revenue and COGS journal entries for multiple revenue streams (digital, print and services).
• Manage partner royalty calculations and reconciliations. 
• Oversee Accounts Receivable. Report on DSO and partner with Customer Success on problem accounts.
• Manage monthly close procedures and variance analysis discussion. 
• Review and approve month end journal entries prepared by the Staff Accountant. 
• Support audit readiness procedures for ASC 350-40 and ASC 718.
• Support Netsuite implementation.
• Assist the Director of Accounting with the scale of accounting processes through system implementation, automation, and process improvements.

• BA/BS in Accounting, Finance or related field. CPA or equivalent is a plus.
• Strong understanding of US GAAP.
• Willingness to take on additional projects and responsibilities as needed.
• Build positive relationships with key stakeholders and contribute to a positive team environment.
• Ability to work independently to identify problems early and explore possible solutions. 
• 2+ years experience in inventory accounting.
• 1-2 years of startup accounting experience a plus
• Experience in the book industry is a plus but not required.

Salary range is dependent on geography, past experience, seniority, and demonstrated role related ability during the interview process.

What we offer

-Full time permanent employees are eligible for the following benefits from their first day:

-Competitive salary

-Meaningful equity

-Health benefits: medical (various PPO/HMO/HSA plans), dental, vision, disability and life insurance

-10 paid sick days per year

-Unlimited vacation time policy (subject to internal approval). Average use 4 weeks off per year.

-Paid family leave after birth/adoption of caretakers and minimum of 16 paid weeks for birthing parents. Meant to supplement benefits offered by State.

COVID Vaccination Policy

Kiddom policy requires employees to be vaccinated before they visit an office or attend company events..

We have remote roles but in certain positions where office attendance is deemed to be essential to the role, offers of employment shall be conditional upon proof of vaccination.