Accountant

Department & Location: Administration Office, Accounting Dept, New BedfordEducation: Bachelor's degree in AccountingPay Range: $62,400 - $87,000 (based on experience & education)Schedule: Monday- FridayShift: 8am-4:30pmBenefitsMedical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Long & short term disabilityDiscounted auto/home and renters insurance 403b - RetirementFSA & DCAPFMLEmployee Assistance ProgramBonuses & ReferralEligibility for free classes to become a Licensed Counselor or Recovery CoachEducation days to use towards CEU'sFree meals at select programs and when availableUnmatched Leave Time (FT employees can earn up to 3 weeks in first year)About UsHigh 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 RequirementsAdvanced MS Excel skills including Vlookups and pivot tablesUnderstanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) Experience preparing and analyzing financial statements Ability to manage assigned projects within prescribed deadlinesAccountant Duties & ResponsibilitiesPrepare monthly financial statements for the assigned programsAnalyze financial statements and provide explanations on material fluctuations between actual and budget amountsRecord and reconcile transactions in the general ledgerParticipate on monthly and year end closingParticipate in the preparation of annual budgetMaintain fixed allocation costsManage/bill cost reimbursement contractsPrepare analysis reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trendsParticipate in the UFR preparation, audit and compliance projects, as assignedAssist with state and local agencies filings such as the annual 3ABC formsParticipate in the preparation of the department’s policies and procedures Other duties as deemed necessaryAccountant QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Accounting2 years experienceHealthcare experience preferredNon-for-profit experience preferredState contract management experience preferred