Benefits:

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Vision insurance

The Goddard School (Millburn, Maplewood, and Jersey City) is a world-class provider of early childhood education and care from birth through kindergarten. Part of a growing network of Goddard Schools, our centers which are Reggio-Emilia inspired teach three languages (English, Spanish, and Mandarin) to all ages with the mission to “help our children become excellent communicators who thrive in diverse communities.”

We are currently seeking a mission-driven Business Manager with a passion for education and working in our schools. As the Business Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing a range of critical functions, including but not limited to: bookkeeping, accounts payable, payroll, event planning, communications, human resources, and customer service. The successful candidate will be mission-driven with a passion for education, detail-oriented and an organized processional with a strong background in financial management and administration. Proficiency in QuickBooks is a must for this role.

· Oversee financial data and compliance by maintaining accurate books on accounts payable and receivable, payroll, and daily financial entries and reconciliations.

· Perform daily accounting tasks such as monthly financial reporting, general ledger entries, and record payments and adjustments.

· Processing, verifying and reconciling invoices, monitoring expenses, and keeping a record of it for tax purposes.

· Process payroll, issue and distribute paychecks, manage direct deposits, benefits withholding, payroll deductions, garnishments and levies, flexible spending accounts, federal and state payroll summaries, W-2s, wage and hour law compliance, paid leave, vacation and sick time reporting.

· Facilitate internal communications such as emails, internal documentation, and company memos. Facilitate external communication using various media channels such as Facebook and Instagram; maintain the school’s website and social media presence.

· Support recruitment, hiring, onboarding and training; document rules and regulations, maintain employee handbook, communicate information to employees.

· Support the development of a welcoming and conducive workplace and help mediate conflict among employees as needed.

· Support the School Director in the employee review process.

· Manage benefits including healthcare, dental, vision and 401K.

· Oversee, plan and administer special events for the Schools.

Each Goddard School location is privately owned and operated by Goddard Franchisor LLC franchisees. The Goddard School franchise owner(s) are the employers at each school, and the franchise owner(s) set their own wage and benefit programs, which vary by location.