Ward & Ward Mental Health Services, Inc. (WWMHS) provides community-based support to Persons with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) in Washington, DC. We encourage our Supported Persons to develop a positive attitude towards living and learning, and we seek to enable our persons to become as independent as possible.

The part-time Accountant will be responsible for ensuring financial accounting activities are accurate and completed in a timely manner. The position is tasked with managing aspects of our Supported Person’s financial records, performing analytical work and reconciliations, and assisting with audits.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage financial records for supported Persons, including, but not limited to: Collect and review cash receipts for purchases; Make deposits into Person’s bank accounts; Communicate with bank representatives regarding monthly bank statement activity; Reconcile accounts.
• Review and process Credit Card reports and receipts submitted by cardholders on monthly basis. Routinely review credit card receipt submissions for proper documentation.
• Assist the Accounting/Finance Department with daily, monthly, and year-end financial activities.
• Support Accountant and Administrator in preparation of financial reports.
• Support and assist with preparation for various audits.
• Manage inventory of supplies for administrative office and group homes, ensuring an adequate supply of materials are available, and replenishing supplies as needed.

Qualifications:

• Associate’s Degree in Accounting (minimum).
• 3-5 years of related accounting experience.
• Experience working in the IDD community a plus.
• Demonstrated proficiency in using a personal computer, including knowledge and skill in Microsoft Excel and Quickbooks software.
• Attention to accuracy and detail required.
• Ability to complete tasks/projects in a timely manner while producing high-quality work.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, initiative, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work well independently ad collaboratively with internal departments and staff for positive outcomes.
• Professional demeanor and excellent follow-up/follow-through to achieve desired results.
• A high degree of integrity and accountability.

Note: Proof of COVID vaccination required.

Ward & Ward Mental Health Services, Inc. provides community-based support to Persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Washington, DC. We are dedicated to providing services in the least restrictive community environment thereby allowing our persons to enjoy a sense of independence. We encourage our persons to develop a positive attitude towards living and learning, and seek to enable our persons to become as independent as possible through the development of social adaptive skills.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $47,660.61 - $57,397.72 per year

Expected hours: 24 per week

Experience level:

• 3 years

Schedule:

• Day shift

Work Location: In person