Bridgewell is Hiring a Part-Time Staff Accountant - Department 950 Near Peabody, MA
Connecting People with Possibilities Mission: Bridgewell inspires hope and empowers people experiencing life challenges to achieve their fullest potential. Summary: The Staff Accountant is responsible for providing financial services to Bridgewell's programs. This includes processing and monitoring payments, and preparing and monitoring the billing system. Providing these services effectively and efficiently will ensure that the financials and the database are accurate and up to date and that customers are billed and within established time limits. The Staff Accountant must comply with established policies and procedures. Schedule: Monday - Friday (20 hours, flexible) Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Perform the day-to-day processing of financial transactions to ensure that the financials are maintained in an effective, up-to-date, and accurate manner.
Review the Collection of Food Stamps benefits and record monthly
Calculate the care costs as new changes occur
Update and record monthly billing for customers
Apply for payment and reconcile individual accounts
Print and distribute monthly aging statements and other related reports (to Rep Payees, managers)
Cross-train and assist when needed in Contract Billing and reconciliations
Assist in the yearly audit process
Provide regular maintenance & review of programs in order to ensure efficient and updated information.
Maintain Care Costs and Food Stamps
Update customer profile to Financial Edge
Maintain a filing system for all financial documents
Ensure the confidentiality and security of all financial and customer files
Collection letters and calls for Care Cost accounts
Reconcile the Revenue and AR accounts that coincide with these revenue streams on a monthly and yearly basis
Provide customer service
Assist customers, and staff and respond to inquiries
Answer phones and follow up email correspondence
Inform PD and supervisors of any changes in regard to care costs, lease renewals, food stamp expiration
Perform related duties as required
Required Education/Experience:
Required:
Associate Degree, with courses in accounting, business or equivalent.
Accounts Receivable experience
Preferred: Bachelors Degree
Preferred: Similar work experience
Required Skills/Knowledge:
Strong analytical and organizational skills
Ability to work independently
Strong interpersonal skills
Strong computer skills essential
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to climb stairs.
The employee must be able to drive a vehicle.
Must have a normal range of eyesight with or without corrective lenses.
Must have a normal range of hearing with or without corrective equipment.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.