Accounting Clerk

Bridgewell strengthens communities by providing an unmatched range of social and human services that empower people with disabilities and other life challenges to live safe, self-directed and productive lives. Bridgewell delivers support through community housing, day programs, outpatient treatment, recovery services, education and employment training. We're committed to helping people in need, from those with autism to people with substance use disorders, become engaged members of their communities. Bridgewell is also the industry leader in developing innovative offerings in response to unmet or emerging needs.
Our employees take pride in making everyday count to its fullest. They are committed to adding value to the lives of people we support, and they bring energy, ideas and a passion for service. Does this describe you? Then please consider joining our incredible team!
Connecting People with Possibilities
Mission: Bridgewell inspires hope and empowers people experiencing life challenges to achieve their fullest potential.
Summary: The Accounting Clerk for Client Funds Management is a 20 hour per week position which performs a variety of administrative, bookkeeping and banking assignments to assist in maintaining the client funds management system (RFMS). Responsibilities may include filing, mail, copying, data entry, banking and other general administrative processes to assist in the overall RFMS functions. This position may also assist in clerical functions related to the Accounts Payable function.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Code and data enter approved vendor invoices and check requests for individuals and outside vendors.
Monitor the timely collection of receipts from the programs.
Monitor the collection of monthly financial packets for RFMS individuals, from the programs.
Assist with random auditing of financial documents submitted by programs.
Prepare and make the deposit of benefit checks in database and take to the bank.
Collect and review invoices and/or documentation for check
Interface with online banking for positive pay exceptions, submit positive pay reports, issue stop payments, and/or review of check(s) status.
Assist in banking and bank reconciliation
Assist in filing for RFMS and AP functions.
Ability to audit and reconcile accounts and reports.
Run reports out of the RFMS system, as assigned.
Other reasonably related duties as assigned.
Required Education/Experience:
High School degree or GED and 2 years related experience is required
Two years college degree in a business or accounting related field is preferred
Required Skills/Knowledge:
Basic bookkeeping and accounting knowledge
Strong analytical and organizational skills
Ability to work independently with attention to details
Strong interpersonal skills
Strong data entry and computer skills essential, including but not limited to MS Excel, Word and Outlook.
Ability to quickly learn new applications including data entry and report running.
Ability to audit and reconcile accounts and reports.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee:
Is frequently required to climb stairs, with or without assistance.
Must be able to lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.
Must be able to bend or kneel to file and retrieve documents.
The employee must have a normal range of eyesight with or without corrective lenses, and have a normal range of hearing with or without corrective equipment.
The employee must be able to travel off-site to local banks and program locations.
Bridgewell offers:
Excellent health benefits-medical, dental, vision. We believe our benefits package is one of the most competitive.
Generous paid time off includes your birthday (that's right, we even give you your birthday off!)
Collaborative work environment that values new insight and personal contributions
With over one hundred programs in the North Shore, Lowell and Merrimack Valley we provide excellent opportunities for training and development
Additional compensation for on-call rotations
Opportunities for professional development and growth
Why Should You Apply: If top benefits alone don't sway you, then our compassionate and collaborative work environment should! Bridgewell is committed to training and developing staff and provides the opportunities for you to have a positive impact in the work you do.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Requires acceptable CORI results according to Bridgewell policy.
Bridgewell is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.