Controller

Description

The Learning Center for the Deaf (TLC) is a nationally-recognized leader in educational, therapeutic, and community services for deaf and hard of hearing children and adults. Today, we are the largest provider of services to deaf and hard of hearing children in New England, and the largest private employer of deaf individuals in the State of Massachusetts. TLC is in an exciting and dynamic stage of growth, with many opportunities to advance our organization. Our multiple lines of service offer creative opportunities for individual's to make an impact on the organization.

The controller position is accountable for the accounting operations of the company. 

SUPERVISOR: Chief Financial Officer 

FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Work closely with the Outsourced Team. 

Handle the full cycle of Accounts Payable from Purchase to packing list/shipment receipt and payment of vendor invoices.

Handle inquiries from staff and vendors regarding billing and payment issues.

Maintain contracts file for independent contractors.

Maintain accurate and complete filing systems for paid vendor files and other accounting files.

Review Health Insurance and Dental Insurance bills for accuracy of staff billed.

Meet deadlines for monthly and quarterly closings and post accruals.

Document internal systems to streamline the operations of the accounting office.

Maintain petty cash disbursements and replenishment.

Perform filing and organizing functions.

Maintain Fixed Asset ledger.

Responsible for the preparation of bills and invoices for the various fee-for-service programs.

Collect unit billing data for CBHI/Medicaid billing for Walden Community Services program and submit insurance claims timely and accurately.

Reconcile invoices against contracts to ensure timely and accurate payments.

Reconcile payments against billed amounts to ensure claims are processed properly.

Responsible for collections of delinquent accounts as Maintain contracts file for towns and other business partners.

Maintain accurate and complete filing systems for customer files and other accounting files.

Meet deadlines for monthly and quarterly closings and post accruals.

Create financial reports and other reports.

Perform other projects within the accounting office as required.

Support the Nutrition program billing and compliance as needed.

Support monthly closing process and reconciliations of balance sheet items. 

Support audit process and coordinate backup for auditors. 

*Perform other tasks as assigned by the Department Supervisor.

*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.

**TLC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and all employees and applicants for employment are afforded equal opportunity in every area of hiring and employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender identity, age, criminal record (inquiries only), handicap (disability), mental illness, retaliation, sexual harassment, sexual orientation, genetics, active military, and any other legally protected characteristic.

**TLC embraces and celebrates a spirit of inclusion and diversity, and reasonable accommodations and modifications will be made whenever possible.

Requirements

• This position requires a Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, business administration or related field and/or minimum of 5 years experience in accounting and/or finance, preferably with a non-profit organization
• Experience with Nonprofit accounting principles (Education experience preferred)
• Proficiency in Excel; experience with QuickBooks preferred
• An effective communicator, with strong oral and written skills, including a proven ability to translate complex financial concepts to individuals at all levels of financial literacy
• Five to eight years of account and finance experiences, ideally in a complex non-profit that has multiple programsFluency in American Sign Language preferred, but not required