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Job Description

Jerome Little Tigers preschool and daycare is currently accepting applications for the position of Business Manager. Little Tigers is the only large daycare center in Jerome Idaho. We are a 501c3 nonprofit. We have approximately 150 children enrolled from 6 months to 10 years old. We have 15 to 20 employees. The manager reports directly to the executive director and is a member of the senior leadership team at Little Tigers. The manager contributes to the overall success of the organization by effectively managing the systems at the business. 

Qualifications

A degree in business – Management, Administration or Accounting from an accredited school or 2-5 years of experience in a similar position

Required and preferred skills:
Knowledge of QuickBooks and Excel. Ability to work with new software and applications.
Strong working knowledge and understanding of accounting and payroll
Strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritize is imperative
Exceptional problem solving skills
Possess mathematical and analytical skills
Flexible personality ready to learn new procedures
Excellent customer service skills
Must be well organized and able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
High level of dedication and motivation
High level of dependability
Able to follow and interpret procedures
Effective organizational, interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to assist in problem resolution, as well as, answering general questions, and the ability to identify when to escalate more complex issues.
The position is initially not intended for the successful candidate to be involved in childcare, however due to the nature of the business, all employees must be able to pass an enhanced background check.
You will be involved with parents, children, employees, state agencies and business finances. The ability to maintain confidentiality is imperative.

Duties:
Payroll and all associated tasks
Accounts receivable, Billing parents and subsidizing agencies
Accounts payable, vendors, utilities, etc.
New employee intake
Scheduling and managing staff
Staff is required to do 20 hours of continuing education, you will be responsible for compliance
We use the state’s food program. About 20% of your job will be managing this system.
Interacting with the parents. Intake and release of children. This will not be your primary responsibility, but you will be a representative of management.
Promote the business in the community.
Assist the director in grant writing.
Maintaining children’s immunization records
The building is inspected annually for its fitness for the business. The daycare license is renewed semi-annually. You will be responsible for scheduling these activities and more importantly have the facility in condition to pass these inspections
All employees in the building are responsible for the safety of the children.
Additional tasks as the Executive Director requires.
This is a dynamic position in a high energy environment with room for advancement

Limitations and Disclaimer:
The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.
Job Type:
Full-time, Permanent
We will offer a competitive wage DOE.

Benefits

Possible compensation in lieu of benefits. PTO, Sick leave