SR Bank Reconciliation Specialist (Remote)

KinderCare Education; Beaverton (OR); Remote; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Join KinderCare Education as a Senior Bank Reconciliation Specialist to handle complex reconciliation tasks across multiple bank accounts and systems. This pivotal role ensures accurate cash reporting and compliance, while working collaboratively with various teams to enhance financial integrity and efficiency. Ideal candidates will possess a degree in Accounting or Finance, alongside 3-5 years of relevant experience.

Benefits

Discounted child care

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Employee assistance programs

Health and wellness programs

Paid time off

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of experience in bank reconciliation in a high-volume environment.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles (GAAP) and financial close processes.
• Familiarity with SOX compliance and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile high volumes of transactions daily and monthly.
• Identify, investigate, and resolve unreconciled items.
• Automate reconciliation processes and assist with ERP updates.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance

Tools

Excel

Workday

Job description

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.

Join our team as a Senior Bank Reconciliation Specialist and handle sophisticated reconciliation tasks involving multiple bank accounts, high transaction volumes, intercompany transfers, and automated systems. This role is essential for ensuring the integrity of cash reporting and compliance with internal and external financial requirements.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile high volumes of transactions daily and monthly, including wire transfers, ACH, credit card activity, and merchant settlements

• Identify, investigate, and resolve unreconciled items, variances, and balancing differences across multiple systems or platforms

• Collaborate with Treasury, AP, AR, IT, and field teams to ensure accurate matching and clearing of transactions

• Automate reconciliation processes and assist with integration of reconciliation tools through Workday

• Support audits by preparing schedules, reports, and documentation

• Provide monthly reconciliation status updates and suggest improvements to processes and internal controls

• Assist in the implementation and testing of ERP and bank interface updates as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance (preferred) or a related field with equivalent experience

• 3–5+ years of experience in bank reconciliation, preferably in a multi-entity or high-volume environment, and a good understanding of payment processing

• Strong understanding of accounting principles (GAAP) and financial close processes

• Ability to analyze large data sets with attention to detail and accuracy

• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills

• Proficient with Excel (including pivot tables, lookups, formulas) and reconciliation automation tools

• Experience with reconciliation tools and ERP systems (Workday preferred)

• Familiarity with SOX compliance and internal controls

• Banking or financial services proven experience

Our benefits meet you where you are. We’re here to help our employees navigate the integration of work and life:
- Know your whole family is supported with discounted child care benefits.

- Breathe easy with medical, dental, and vision benefits for your family (and pets, too!).
- Feel supported in your mental health and personal growth with employee assistance programs.
- Feel great and thrive with access to health and wellness programs, paid time off and discounts for work necessities, such as cell phones.
- … and much more.

We operate research-backed, accredited, and customizable programs in more than 2,000 sites and centers across 40 states and the District of Columbia. As we expand, we’re matching the needs of more and more families, dynamic work environments, and diverse communities from coast to coast. Because we believe every family deserves access to high-quality child care, no matter who they are or where they live. Every day, you’ll help bring this mission to life by building community and delivering exceptional experiences. And if you’re anything like us, you’ll come for the work, and stay for the people.

KinderCare Learning Companies is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.