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Accountant

High Point & Affiliated Organizations, New Bedford, MA, United States


Department & Location:
Administration Office, Accounting Dept, New Bedford

Education:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Pay Range:
$62,400 - $87,000 (based on experience & education)

Schedule:
Monday- Friday

Shift:
8am-4:30pm

Benefits:

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Long & short term disability

Discounted auto/home and renters insurance

403b - Retirement

FSA & DCA

PFML

Employee Assistance Program

Bonuses & Referral

Eligibility for free classes to become a Licensed Counselor or Recovery Coach

Education days to use towards CEU's

Free meals at select programs and when available

Unmatched Leave Time (FT employees can earn up to 3 weeks in first year)

About Us
High Point & Affiliated Organizations is a health and human service agency whose mission is to treat and prevent substance use disorders and mental illness. High Point has programs located throughout southeastern Massachusetts offering a full continuum of care for substance use and mental health treatment, including inpatient, outpatient, residential, and community-based services. Programs and services also assist survivors of abuse, violence, and families experiencing homelessness. High Point believes that everyone has inherent goodness, worth, and dignity. Our goal is to help individuals and families achieve personal change and improve their quality of life.

Accountant Requirements

Advanced MS Excel skills including VLOOKUPs and pivot tables

Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

Experience preparing and analyzing financial statements

Ability to manage assigned projects within prescribed deadlines

Accountant Duties & Responsibilities

Prepare monthly financial statements for the assigned programs

Analyze financial statements and provide explanations on material fluctuations between actual and budget amounts

Record and reconcile transactions in the general ledger

Participate on monthly and year end closing

Participate in the preparation of annual budget

Maintain fixed allocation costs

Manage/bill cost reimbursement contracts

Prepare analysis reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trendsParticipate in the UFR preparation, audit and compliance projects, as assigned

Assist with state and local agencies filings such as the annual 3ABC forms

Participate in the preparation of the department’s policies and procedures

Other duties as deemed necessary

Accountant Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

2 years experience

Healthcare experience preferred

Non-for-profit experience preferred

State contract management experience preferred

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