Accountant - Accounts Receivable

Support billing and collections functions and maintains accurate accounting systems, with a strong emphasis in contracts and grants accounting. In this role you will utilize both automated and manual accounting techniques in accordance with GAAP to process financial data and complete reports and other documentation, ensuring confidentiality is maintained. This position offers a hybrid schedule.

Responsibilities:

• Create invoices for contracts, grants and miscellaneous services provided, in accordance with contract terms
• Maintain accounting records and documentation of customer account status
• Code and enter data into financial accounting system
• Complete monthly journal entries
• Maintain accounts receivable aging
• Reconcile accounts receivable and balance sheet accounts
• Supports the monthly close process and Agency’s audit functions
• Follow-up on past due balances. Process cash receipts, apply payments accurately and timely to accounting software ledger and subledger systems
• Balance and maintain accurate ledgers
• Prepare related correspondence, reports, and statements

Requirements:

• One year of general accounting experience with strong emphasis in accounts receivable and billing preferred
• Experience working with accounting software and MS Office tools

Structure:

• Full time, 37.5 hrs 
• Non-Exempt 
• Starting at $24.93
• We offer a competitive salary commensurate to experience 

Benefits:

• Accrue 36 days of combined time off per year for full-time employees (and increasing with years of service); pro-rated for positions 16 hours or more
• Comprehensive Health Insurance with 80% agency-paid premium support for individuals, couples, and families (pro-rated for part time). This Point of Service Plan features no deductible.
• Two Dental options
• Vision Insurance
• Employer 401(k) contributions
• Employer Paid Life, AD&D, Short Term and Long Term Disability insurance
• Medical & Childcare Flexible Spending Account
• Childcare Stipend
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee referral program with financial payment
• Discounted online undergraduate/graduate courses through Champlain College truED
• Award-winning workplace wellness program including physical fitness groups for staff, financial wellness incentives, and ongoing workplace wellness advocacy and education
• Voluntary benefits from local/international businesses: discounted gym memberships, mobile phone service, ski/snowboard passes, auto/home insurance, and more!
• Employee referral bonus, subject to Howard Center policy.

Our Values: Clients are at the heart of our decision making. We are committed to individual and collective well-being and success. We are responsible stewards of the resources entrusted to us. We are steadfast in our practice and pursuit of excellence.

Howard Center is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. The agency's culture and service delivery is strengthened by the diversity of its workforce. Minorities, people of color, LGBTQIA and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. EOE/TTY. Visit "About Us" to review Howard Center's EOE policy.