Accountant

Access Community Action Agency

Willimantic, CT

Expired: April 23, 2024 Applications are no longer accepted.

Vision , Medical , Dental , Paid Time Off , Life Insurance , Retirement
Full-Time

Cash and Accounts Receivable Oversight

Develop and maintain schedules in support of accounts receivable balances
Monitor loans and receivables to ensure that payments are up-to-date
Responsible for cash receipt deposits and entry into the accounting system
Generate invoices and statements; submit to customers as required

Property Management Accounting

Reconcile rent rolls and receivables, reconcile cash, maintain general ledger
Conduct detailed analysis of specific accounts
Coordinate development of annual budgets
Prepare financial statements with supporting schedules
Provide additional support to property management staff
Monitor compliance with HUD regulations regarding finance and books of record

Payroll and Employee Benefits Support

Process payroll
Ensure proper documentation, payment, and reporting of payroll withholdings
Serve as the primary payroll administrator and ensure the "backup" administrator is trained and able to assist and fully perform the function, if necessary
Evaluate employee health & wellness benefits withholdings, pay rates, and other payroll items

Support of Other Fiscal Operations as needed

Analyze information and prepare interim/pro-forms reports as required
Assist in the preparation and distribution of internal and external financial statements
Assist management in creating budgets for contracts and grants
Prepare schedules and other documentation in support of annual audits
Reconciles other accounts as assigned

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting required
Intermediate knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet programs
Two years experience; knowledge of nonprofit accounting; payroll experience; experience with HUD preferred;
Work independently and as part of a team; good fundamental math skills
Organized, detail-oriented and able to meet a constant stream of deadlines
Understands and adheres to the necessity of confidential information
Can read and comprehend complex documents, program plans, and agency policies and procedures
Able to transport self as needed to complete essential functions and responsibilities outside of the office
Communicate effectively in both the written and spoken word

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Regularly required to: talk, hear and use hands to finger, handle, or feel
Frequently required to: stand and sit
Occasionally lift and move up to 25 pounds
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision

(An employee must meet these demands to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.)

Benefits

35 Hour work week

Holidays:

13 paid holidays per year, including 10 aligned with office closures and 3 floating holidays for personal use.

Vacation Time:

Accrual of 17 vacation days per anniversary year, with the option to carry over up to 2 weeks' time based on hire date.

Sick Leave:

Paid Sick Leave benefits with accrual up to 15 days per calendar year, allowing carryover to a maximum of 90 days.

Personal Leave:

3 personal days per calendar year, accrued on specific dates and not carried over to the next year.

Bereavement Leave:

3 paid days of absence for the death of an immediate family member.

401(k) Plan:

Matching contributions ranging from 1% to 5% of an employee's gross salary with immediate 100% vesting.

Insurance:

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plans available with employee contribution, with coverage options for employee and family.
Our Health Insurance Plans include a Health Reimbursement Arrangement to cover out-of-pocket medical expenses, ranging from $2,250 to $4,500 depending on enrollment.

Life Insurance: