Assistant Bookkeeper at Kiddie Academy in Bel Air, Maryland

Job Description:

About the position

This is a rewarding long-term career opportunity to work with all levels of the Kiddie Academy® Educational Child Care corporate team, as well as our franchisees as they make an impact in communities across the country.  As the Assistant Bookkeeper you will support the Bookkeeper with directing and reporting on the financial affairs of franchises, review financial statements, and prepare reports. You will also maintain systemwide reporting status and payroll reports. This position is based in our Corporate Office located in Bel Air, Maryland.

Why you?

You are an experienced professional with a positive outlook and a passion for making an impact.  You are looking for a long-term career opportunity with a company that is committed to work-life balance, and that promotes a culture of respect, kindness and transparency. You are an excellent communicator, you take great pride in the quality of your work, you are detail oriented, you are tech savvy, and you excel at multitasking.

Your Skills and Experience:

• 1-3 years related accounting experience


• QuickBooks or similar software experience


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel


• Process driven but creative and innovative


• Ability to review financial statements and create reports relating to those statements


• Ability to multi-task, meet deadlines, work independently


• Strong professional verbal and written communication skills including the ability to interact effectively with people at all levels of the organization

Why us?

Kiddie Academy® Educational Child Care routinely ranks among the top franchising companies and providers in the childcare category. In 2024, we ranked #116 in Entrepreneur Magazine’s list of the top 500 franchisors around the globe. At a local level, we proudly claimed the #1 spot in the Baltimore Business Journal’s Best Place to Work 2024 awards, maintaining our standing as finalists for five consecutive years.

Kiddie Academy® Educational Child Care has been preparing young minds for future success since its founding in 1981. With more than 330 franchises in 40 states and the District of Columbia, we are poised for continued growth.

Benefits you’ll love:

• Salary Range of $36,000-40,000 annually


• 100% company-paid medical and life insurance for you,


• 100% company-paid dental and vision for you and your family


• 401K and 4% employer match upon eligibility


• Childcare tuition discounts


• Paid parental leave


• Generous paid time off, including vacation, PTO and holidays


• Paid volunteer time off to support local nonprofits


• We value in-person collaboration at our corporate headquarters, and offer flexibility through an allowance of work from home days

We are growing fast, and the future is bright! Don’t miss out on joining us.