Accountant I
CFS, Lee, MA, United States
Duration: Full Time
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Accountant I
Salary: 55 -65k
Why You Should Join
This is a rare opportunity to join a financially stable, mission-driven organization that truly invests in its people and systems.
- 37.5-hour work week – work/life balance is real here
- 6 weeks of paid time off
- No OT culture – expectations are reasonable and sustainable
- 403(b) with 3% match
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Cutting-edge financial systems and technology
- Forward-thinking leadership that embraces change and improvement
- Collaborative, effective finance team
- Exceptional VP of Finance who mentors staff and actively implements new systems
- Strong long-term stability supported by a solid endowment
- Beautiful location and surrounding area
- Clear growth path – this role has the potential to lead into a Controller position over time
Position Overview
The Accountant I supports key financial operations with a strong emphasis on billing, accounts receivable, and subsidy management. This role plays a critical part in ensuring accurate and timely billing, maintaining detailed records, and supporting month-end close and reconciliation activities.
The ideal candidate is systems-oriented, deadline-driven, and comfortable operating independently in a well-structured finance environment. This is not a data-entry-heavy role it’s about monitoring, reconciling, and ensuring accuracy across financial systems.
Key Responsibilities
Primary Functional Areas
Billing & Accounts Receivable (largest focus)
- Process and reconcile residential billing
- Ensure timely and accurate posting of charges and payments
- Maintain detailed subsidy records and ensure compliance
Reconciliations & Accounting Support
- Perform account reconciliations
- Manage corporate credit card activity
- Assist with month-end invoices, AP journal entries, and general ledger reconciliations
Controller Backup & Contract Billing
- Provide coverage when the Controller is out
- Ensure timely and accurate state contract billing
- Support finance operations as needed to meet critical deadlines
What Success Looks Like
- Billing and AR deadlines are consistently met
- Financial systems are well-monitored and reconciled
- Issues are identified early and resolved proactively
- The finance team can rely on you as a steady, knowledgeable presence—especially during month-end or coverage periods
What We’re Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting preferred
OR 10+ years of accounting experience with a strong systems background - Prior experience working in modern accounting systems
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage recurring deadlines
- Comfortable stepping in and taking ownership when leadership coverage is needed
- Collaborative mindset and interest in long-term growth
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