General Ledger Accountant

CSO is looking for a General Ledger Accountant to join our finance team.

The General Ledger (GL) Accountant is responsible for monthly entries and reconciliations of various GL accounts in collaboration with the Grant Accountant. Also assists in the allocation of costs, monthly accounting close, producing and distributing financial/ budget variance reports, maintaining internal controls and procedures, as well as assisting with annual financial audit, annual budget preparation, and serving as backup as needed for other Financial Services functions.

This is a full-time, in person position located in Northampton, MA.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and prepare monthly journal entries for recurring expenses, accruals and deferrals, investment activity, allocated expenses, and/or other adjusting entries.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts on a monthly basis including fixed assets, prepaid expenses, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll liabilities, and restricted funds.
• Maintain documented accounting procedures and internal controls.
• Assist with annual financial audit, including ongoing maintenance of subsidiary general ledger schedules and compilation of supporting documentation.
• Assist with annual budget preparation, and ongoing forecasting.
• Produce program budgets and maintain KPI's as needed for executive staff and department managers.
• Produce monthly budget variance reports for distribution to executive staff and department managers.
• In collaboration with the Grant/Cost Accountant oversee the operations of the accounts payable and purchasing functions, including accurate and timely maintenance and processing of all related documentation.
• Oversee the reconciliation of Nexonia (TD Cards) and American Express credit cards.
• Ensure the reconciliation of intercompany accounts.
• Responsible for the monthly payroll vacation accrual entries
• Responsible for recording Credible activity and monthly AR allowance adjustment entries.
• Oversee the use and reconciliation of Petty Cash.
• Be able to make deposits at bank.
• Maintain capital lease accounting.
• Serve as back up for Financial Services functions such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, or purchasing.
• Ensure timely and accurate processing and distribution of purchasing/payment documentation including purchase orders, stipends, and 1099's in compliance with agency policies and state and federal regulations.
• Prepare asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information.
• Document financial transactions by entering account information.
• Understand US GAAP procedures and regulations.
• Summarize current financial status by collecting information; preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports.
• Prepare for and participate in annual fiscal audits.
• Must be able to perform month end closings independently when necessary.
• Prepare monthly variance analyses and present to CFO.

Qualifications

• Must have 3- 5 years accounting experience, experience/knowledge with an accounting Cloud-based enterprise resource planning (ERP) software system is a plus.
• The candidate must also have a strong working knowledge of Excel, and be proficient Word and PowerPoint. Familiarity with third party billing is a plus.
• Bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply, (English/Spanish speaking.)

Benefits

We provide our employees with competitive salaries and a generous benefits package, including full coverage health and dental insurance and ample paid time off (vacation, personal, sick, and holidays). Additionally, we offer a 403B retirement savings plan, an employee referral bonus program, regular in-house training and professional development opportunities with free CEUs, and voluntary supplemental insurances at group rates, including short and long-term disability, cancer, accident and life. We also offer a premier employee assistance program (EAP) and personal cell phone plan discounts. Our work environment is flexible and supportive, with ample opportunities for collaboration within and across departments, programs and locations.

Our Agency

Clinical & Support Options, Inc. is a behavioral health organization serving individuals and families across Western Massachusetts. From our early days as a child guidance clinic, we have expanded into a full service behavioral health agency, committed internally to excellence while we collaborate externally with community partners to participate in a comprehensive system of assistance and resources for the residents of our communities. We employ over 650 multi-disciplinary staff, helping thousands of families over the past 50 years. We have community based office locations throughout Western Massachusetts, including Springfield, Northampton, Greenfield, Orange, Athol, Gardner and Pittsfield.

Our expertise, in a nutshell, is to support people in their progress towards self-sufficiency, no matter what challenges they face on that journey. EOE/AA

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Travel reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Northampton, MA 01060: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $60,000 - $65,000