Staff Accountant
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Job Description
Want to impact girls development through transformative advocacy and direct service Interested in effecting change to increase opportunities for all girls If you are looking to join our team of dynamic professionals who thrive on empowering a new generation of leaders we want to hear from you. Girls Inc. of Boston and Lynn (GIBL) is hiring!
We have an immediate need for a fulltime nonexempt Staff Accountant. The Staff Accountant supports the organizations growing Finance Team within the Operations department by managing the GIBLs financial data and compliance. The salary range for this position is $42000 $52000 annually. As a fulltime role the Staff Accountant is eligible to participate in the organizations benefits program.
POSITION OVERVIEW (What were looking for
As an integral member of the Finance team the Staff Accountants role is critical to the success of the organizations missionfocused programs empowering all girls to be Smart Strong and Bold. The organization has experienced positive growth over the last five years and envisions a pathway to serving even more girls in the next 24 years. The dedicated work of the Finance Team supports the organizations good nonprofit standing resource management and ability to expand programs. The Staff Accountant reports to the Finance Director and handles the organizations government funding contracts program fee collection and processing weekly journal entry and other financial functions to support the Finance Directors work and reporting. The Staff Accountant role is a hybrid position in which the incumbent will be expected to work inoffice at least three days per week.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & DUTIES (What youll be achieving)
At a minimum the Staff Accountant will be responsible for successfully carrying out the following essential functions and duties:
Contract Billing
- Support the financial management of GIBLs substantial School Age Child Care program
- Monthly billing to GIBLs Early Education and Care funding contract with the state of Massachusetts including maintenance of GIBLs data in the states portal system and followup to ensure receipt of funds
- Support overall maintenance of GIBLs EEC contract in conjunction with program staff as needed
- Complete monthly billing & funds receipt for various GIBL funding contracts with oversight & approval from the Finance Director
- Collaborate with program team members to process parent fees and maintain uptodate data on program participants; weekly posting of tuition receipts
- Maintain contractrelated data as needed such as calculating parent fees and updating Nutrition statuses
Accounting Functions
- Provide support with monthly bank reconciliations
- Monitor banking daily for incoming funds and obtain & process cash receipts using Sage accounting software
- Assist with check deposits for incoming funds via direct mail
- Process credit card donations/payments SQUARE and cash receipts from fundraising events
- Code purchase orders/invoices for accounts payable scan documents into various accounting and tracking software platforms
- Assist the Finance Director with other finance & accounting functions as assigned
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS (What youll bring along)
Education: Bachelors degree from an accredited institution of higher learning. Equivalent years of relevant professional experience may be considered in lieu of formal education.
Experience: Minimum of two 2 years of experience in finance or accounting at any level.
Required Qualifications: To be optimally successful in this role the ideal candidate will have the following qualifications:
- Strong knowledge of accounting practices & procedures including GAAP.
- Strong mathematical/financial analysis skills.
- Computer proficiency especially Microsoft programs including Excel and Outlook.
- Attention to detail.
- Strong organizational skills especially related to maintaining documentation and financial records for posterity and compliance.
- Ability to sit at a computer for prolonged periods of time.
- Desire to advance the mission of GIBL.
- Passion for serving the community and empowering girls to be Smart Strong and Bold.
- Desire and ability to work seamlessly on a team and collaborate on daytoday processes as well as continuous improvement.
- Ability to work independently.
Desired Qualifications: Although not required the following qualifications are preferred:
- Knowledge of Massachusetts state funding contracts for nonprofits/childcare organizations is a plus.
- Knowledge of nonprofit sector / nonprofit accounting standards.
- Familiarity with Sage accounting platform.
- Experience with Paychex the HR and payroll service.
ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW (Who we are)
Girls Inc. of Boston and Lynn inspires all girls to be strong smart and bold through mentoring relationships safe spaces and evidencebased programming. We are passionate about supporting girls to create and champion their own opportunities that effect positive change in their lives their communities and the world. Girls Inc. of Boston and Lynn is an Equal Opportunity Employer fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment for females BIPOC veterans and persons with disabilities. To learn more about our mission and programs please visit us at Strong Smart and Bold!
Required Experience:
Staff IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
