Staff Accountant

Job Title:Staff Accountant

Department: Fiscal

Reports to: Accounting Manager/Controller

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Classification: Regular Full-Time (35 hours)

JOB DESCRIPTION

Summary/Overview:

The Staff Accountant will participate in all aspects of preparation of the monthly financial statements. This includes journal entries, maintaining the general ledger, analyzing balance sheet accounts and ledger accounts reconciliation, month-end and year-end closings, preparation of the financial reports and statements, reconciliation of bank statements and payroll reports, preparation of budgets for certain programs, fiscal monitoring of direct service vendors, direct interaction with outside auditor regarding annual audit, preparation of monthly billings to funding agencies and other billable entities, and participation in all aspects of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and billing personnel. In summary, the position will offer a motivated individual broad exposure and the opportunity to grow professionally in the accounting field.

Essential Functions:

Essential Job functions: Duties __1___ through ___10__are designated as ADA Essential Functions and must be performed in this job. All other job duties are secondary functions.

1. Work with all fiscal staff in the preparation of accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoice verification, and billings to funding agencies.
2. Prepare and or review monthly journal entries including prepaid expenses accruals, accumulated depreciation, bank account activities, and indirect cost allocation.
3. Participate in analyzing and reporting Purchased Service data
4. Maintain property inventory book, fixed assets and leasehold sub-records and depreciation schedules
5. Assist in preparing ad hoc analysis and special projects as assigned
6. Assist in the preparation of Financial Statements for the month and year-end closings in a timely manner. Analyze balance sheet accounts and reconcile general ledger accounts monthly.
7. Prepare back-up materials for outside auditors and assist auditors with access to materials and information relative to the preparation of the audit.
8. Participate actively in the ongoing activities of the agency by being involved in certain department meetings including the Co-Payment Adjustment Review and certain Direct Service meetings.
9. Help achieve the goal of providing excellent customer service to both internal (i.e. other BSHC departments) and external customers. Provide assistance to the agency staff as needed.
10. This assistance may include preparing certain program budgets, assisting in annual vendor monitoring, assisting with basic troubleshooting and report writing.
11. Provide assistance in interim and year-end audits.

Competencies:

• The candidate must demonstrate strong communication skills and ability to multi-task.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Able to work under pressure, meet deadlines and flexible in managing multiple tasks.
• Able to work independently and have a desire to get things accomplished
• Aptitude for and desire to work with detail and numbers and a strong commitment to the agency mission and values.

Supervisory Responsibility:

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment:

This position operates in a professional office environment.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Required Education and Experience:

• BS in accounting or BS in management with accounting concentration is required.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

Must clear CORI background check

AAP/EEO Statement:

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Male/Female/Veteran/Disabled Boston Senior Home Care affirms and supports diversity and inclusion in our workforce.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.