Childcare Xero Bookkeeper (Finance)

TL;DR

Childcare Xero Bookkeeper (Finance): Managing full-spectrum bookkeeping operations for six childcare centers with an accent on Xero integration and multi-site account reconciliation. Focus on optimizing cash flow through debt management and synchronizing data between Xero and Discover ECE.

Location: Remote (Working hours: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM NZST)

Company

hirify.global is an outsourcing provider connecting skilled professionals with international clients.

What you will do

• Manage multi-location accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) for six childcare facilities.
• Perform high-precision bank and credit card reconciliations for approximately 400 monthly transactions.
• Synchronize invoicing, enrollment parameters, and student ledger databases between Xero and the Discover ECE platform.
• Monitor aged debtor reports and proactively follow up on overdue parent accounts to optimize cash flow.
• Assemble month-end financial report packages for executive leadership review and strategic planning.
• Liaise with parents, external suppliers, and New Zealand-based chartered accountants.

Requirements

• Mandatory Xero Certification with extensive hands-on experience.
• Previous experience supporting clients based in New Zealand.
• Deep bookkeeping expertise that exceeds basic data-entry parameters.
• Proven history of managing multi-entity accounts or centralized books for multi-location businesses.
• Refined written and verbal English communication skills for professional interactions.
• Strict adherence to New Zealand Standard Time (NZST) schedule (9:00 AM – 6:00 PM).

Nice to have

• Direct operational experience with Discover ECE or similar childcare administration systems.
• Background in high-touch, service-based industries or Client Accounting Services (CAS) models.

Culture & Benefits

• Permanent work-from-home arrangement.
• Immediate hiring process.
• Health insurance coverage for eligible locations.