Staff Accountant Job Listing at River Valley Counseling Center in Holyoke, MA (Job ID 8183)

Description

River Valley Counseling Center, Inc. is looking for a full-time non-profit staff accountant to join their team.# River Valley Counseling Center, Inc#s mission is to improve the health of all people in our community. We do that with honesty, respect, and dignity for our clients, visitors, and staff. We do that through expert and compassionate care, education, community partnerships, fostering innovation, and by inspiring hope in all we touch.# We do that by being good stewards of our resources and providing efficient and cost-effective care for all. This ideal candidate will be a detail-oriented, experienced non-profit professional who will provide accounting support for a high-transaction, fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.# The primary functions of this position are cash deposits and postings, billing and accounts receivable, grants and contracts accounting, and general ledger support.# Among other duties, this position will also assist with weekly transactions, month-end closings, and audit support.# The candidate will work collaboratively with the programs team on contracts and grants, outpatient staff and other departments at River Valley to ensure fiscal excellence agency-wide. This position reports to the Accounting Manager with direct support to the Finance Director. # OVERVIEW OF MAJOR DUTIES # RESPONSIBILITIES Grant Accounting and Accounts Receivable Grants # contracts invoicing, reconciliation and reporting Tracking AR and posting of payments and recording of related revenue Maintain schedules for state, federal and local reporting with monthly reconciliation schedules Maintain complete and accurate billing files Work closely with staff, management and funders on resolving any discrepancies or financial questions or concerns Maintain AR aging, follow up with outstanding balances Serve as financial liaison with external agencies # Cash Maintain daily cash log and reporting to management and billing consultants Timely and accurate recording of cash deposits Accurate recording of AR payments Perform monthly bank reconciliations # General Accounting Support Accurately post and maintain entries to the general ledger as assigned Reconcile assigned general ledger accounts on a routine basis Maintain asset and depreciation schedules Maintain prepaid accounts through monthly amortization of prepaid expenses Assist with preparation of monthly financial statements Assist Accounting Manager and Finance Director with operational issues and special projects Assist with external audits, annual UFR filings, and SEFA reporting Other duties as assigned # EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS Education: Bachelor Degree in Accounting, preferred but not required. Licenses/Registrations: None Minimum of two years of experience in the non-profit industry Working knowledge of GAAP accounting for non-profits Experience with grant and contract management Excellent attention to detail and accuracy with strong multitasking abilities Effective and confident communicator with excellent interpersonal skills to collaborate with all stakeholders Demonstrated experience with accounting software and Microsoft Excel as well as general computer literacy Ability to work independently and as part of a team and thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment Discretion and confidentiality with personnel, client and financial data BENEFITS: Generous time off benefits for eligible positions Eligible for State # Federal Loan Forgiveness Exclusive employee discounts Excellent and affordable insurance including health, vision, dental and pet insurance Free access to VHS Fitness # Relaxation center Mileage reimbursement# 403b match CEU reimbursement up to $1,000 per year Tuition reimbursement up to $7,000 per year #