Accountant

AccountantDepartment & Location: Administration Office, Accounting Dept, New Bedford Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting Pay Range: $62,000 - $87,000 (based on experience & education) Schedule: Monday- Friday Shift: 8am-4:30pm Benefits Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Long & short term disability Discounted auto/home and renters insurance 403b - Retirement FSA & DCA PFML Employee Assistance Program Bonuses & Referral Eligibility for free classes to become a Licensed Counselor or Recovery Coach Education days to use towards CEU's Free meals at select programs and when available Unmatched Leave Time (FT employees can earn up to 3 weeks in first year) About Us High Point & Affiliated Organizations is a health and human service agency whose mission is to treat and prevent substance use disorders and mental illness. High Point has programs located throughout Southeastern Massachusetts offering a full continuum of care for substance use and mental health treatment, including inpatient, outpatient, residential, and community-based services. Programs and services also assist survivors of abuse, violence, and families experiencing homelessness. High Point believes that everyone has inherent goodness, worth, and dignity. Our goal is to help individuals and families achieve personal change and improve their quality of life. Accountant Requirements Advanced MS Excel skills including Vlookups and pivot tables Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) Experience preparing and analyzing financial statements Ability to manage assigned projects within prescribed deadlines Accountant Duties & Responsibilities Prepare monthly financial statements for the assigned programs Analyze financial statements and provide explanations on material fluctuations between actual and budget amounts Record and reconcile transactions in the general ledger Participate on monthly and year end closing Participate in the preparation of annual budget Maintain fixed allocation costs Manage/bill cost reimbursement contracts Prepare analysis reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends Participate in the UFR preparation, audit and compliance projects, as assigned Assist with state and local agencies filings such as the annual 3ABC forms Participate in the preparation of the department's policies and procedures Other duties as deemed necessary Accountant Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting 2 years experience Healthcare experience preferred Non-for-profit experience preferred State contract management experience preferred Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.