What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant position at CHD Brand?
The Center for Human Development is seeking a detail-oriented, experienced professional to serve as Staff Accountant in our fiscal department located in Springfield, MA. In this role as the Staff Accountant, you will be responsible for building working relationships with the Agencies Program Directors, fundraising team, and banking representatives relative to accounting and cash management functions.
Responsibilities include:
• Prepares error-free monthly financial reports as well as periodic reports on financial performance to inform strategic decision-making process.
• Supports development and documentation of financial transaction processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP principles and internal policies and controls.
• Follow through reconciling items to get them cleared or resolved within 90 days of the transaction.
• Daily reconciliation and recording of bank transactions including clearing canceled checks and entering voided or return checks and ACH’s. Reconciliation includes
deposits at the bank and accounting software.
• Performs research and analysis, maintains the general ledger, and performs account reconciliations
• Assists with external audit, tax returns and governmental reports preparation.
• Makes recommendations based on analysis of status of reserves, accrual and contingencies.
• Assists divisional and executive leaders with interpreting financial information.
• Maintains customer/colleague confidence and protects operations by keeping financial information confidential.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge
Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree in accounting and minimum of 2 years of direct experience.
• Direct financial experience in a non-profit human services organization preferred but not required.
• Strong knowledge of excel including the use of the pivot tables, filters and xlookup functions.
• Attention to detail a “must”.
We are offering a competitive salary starting at $55,000 - $65,000, the salary will be commensurate with experience. Additionally, take advantage of phenomenal benefits;
dental, health, and life insurance. Paid time off, earned vacation time and paid holidays just to name a few.
AT Center for Human Development (CHD) Care Finds a Way:
The Center for Human Development (CHD) provides a broad range of high quality, community-oriented human services dedicated to promoting, enhancing, and protecting
the dignity and welfare of people in need. At CHD we are celebrating differences; inclusion is not just a policy- it is a daily practice. Multicultural, multilingual, and fluent in sign language, CHD is a reflection of those we serve.
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Salary : $55,000 - $65,000