Staff Accountant

*Position Summary*: The Accountant position is a key role within the Finance Department.
We are a small team and collaborate on many agency-wide initiatives as well as on the day-to-day process of ensuring accurate and timely financial information.
We are looking for a Staff Accountant to assist us in meeting our mission.
This position is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to learn the fundamentals of the accounting function while also partnering with line staff to provide support to agency operations.
*Essential Functions*: Perform day-to-day finance operations including billing/collections, accounts payable processing and general ledger reconciliations, while ensuring compliance with GAAP standards, regulatory requirements and non-profit business practices consistent with our 501(c)3 status.
Ensure monthly accounting closes are completed as scheduled; including but not limited to:Prepare and issue monthly invoices to all customers including the State of Massachusetts for the various programs.
Process Accounts Payable invoices in a timely manner while ensuring accuracy.
Record monthly journal entries.
Perform monthly bank account reconciliations.
Perform monthly general ledger account reconciliations.
Assist in the preparation of documentation for our year-end audit.
Perform other duties as assigned.
*Education:* Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting *Experience:* Preferred: 1-3 years accounting experience (internship work will count towards experience) *Skills and Abilities*: * Ability to work collaboratively with others.
* Sound judgement and decision-making skills; strong focus on maintaining confidentiality.
* Well organized with strong analytical and reasoning abilities.
* Excellent attention to detail and system of self-review.
* Ability to establish credibility and be decisive but able to recognize and support the organization’s preferences and priorities.
* Knowledge of Microsoft’s Business Central accounting software, Continia software, and Paycom’s payroll software a plus.
* Proficient in the use of Microsoft’s Office Suite including Excel.
Supervision Received: Supervision provided by the Controller and Senior Accountant Job Type: Full-time Work Location: In person