Who is EMPath?

Economic Mobility Pathways (EMPath) is a 200-year-old Boston-based nonprofit that transforms lives by partnering with families to move out of poverty and provides other organizations with the tools to do the same.

As a leading nonprofit innovator that combines direct services, a global learning network, robust research, and advocacy, we offer a wide range of rewarding career opportunities.

GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES: 

The Staff Accountant is responsible for conducting activities required to maintain and enhance the finance functions at EMPath, including, but not limited to: accounts payable; cash & cash receipts, accounts receivable deposits, reconciliations and reporting; and, other responsibilities as assigned.

SUPERVISOR: Accounting Manager

HOURS: 4-day work week. Hybrid office environment: 3 days in office per week at least twice a month in our Boston Seaport office.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES OF THE POSITION:

• ACCOUNTS PAYABLE: Process accounts payable, including petty cash management and reconciliation, data entry of invoices, reconciling vendor statements, maintaining vendor data, reviewing of accounts payable aging for payment selections, preparing check runs, matching checks with invoices, preparing checks for mailing and filing invoices and maintaining full records following established deadlines and organizational procedures; run monthly reports to verify new vendors’ information such as W-9 forms and 1099 vendors’ settings for accuracy for IRS annual filing; serve as a liaison with external vendors to ensure accurate, efficient processing of invoices; run outstanding checks reports semiannually from operating account to clean bank registers; work with the Finance staff as necessary to refine procedures, and maintain and evaluate controls.

• CASH RECEIPTS: Prepare daily bank deposits and related control sheets. 

• GENERAL LEDGER: Prepare assigned journal entries for the general ledger, including but not limited to postage allocations, copier allocations, and petty cash. Assist with journal entry preparation and the closing of the monthly books for HCI. 

• ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE: Assist with the monthly billing at HCI. Post the monthly rents to the Accounts Receivable ledger. Prepare tenant rent bank deposit forms and make the bank deposit. Post the rent payments to the Accounts Receivable ledger. Follow up with program staff on overdue rents. 

• ROUTINE AND SPECIAL PROJECTS: Assists with routine and special projects to support the objectives of the finance department’s fiscal operations.

• MISCELLANEOUS: Other assignments as required to insure the financial stability and operational viability of Empath.
   

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Thorough understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). 
• Strong analytical and accounting skills. 
• Intermediate to advanced experience with MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, and other accounting programs.
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of major accounting software packages for both the general ledger and statutory accounting. Financial Edge preferred. 
• Must be able to effectively handle multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline-driven environment. 
• Excellent verbal, and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team and take on new tasks with a high level of difficulty.
• The individual will be expected to work with minimal up-front guidance and take ownership of his / her work product. The individual will work closely with all major functional leaders of the Company. 

EDUCATIONAL AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: 

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent from an accredited university is strongly preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS: 

Requires prolonged sitting, some bending, stooping, and stretching. Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, photocopier, telephone, calculator, and other office equipment. Requires normal range of hearing and eyesight to record, prepare, and communicate appropriate reports. Work is performed in an office environment.

SALARY RANGE: $47,000-$50,000 annually.

EMPath is committed to recruiting, hiring, and sustaining a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, gender expression, sexuality, age, disability, or veteran status, are strongly encouraged to apply.

We are an EEO/AA/ADA/ADEA employer based in Boston, Massachusetts.

If you are hired, we will require you to prove that you have received the COVID-19 vaccine or have a valid religious or medical reason not to be vaccinated.

All offers of employment at EMPath are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check.