A/R & Accounting Specialist — On-Site

MHA Inc.; Chicopee (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The Mental Health Association is hiring an Accountant to support the Fiscal Department in maintaining corporate accounting records and processing client movements in our Chicopee, MA office. This full-time, on-site role offers a Monday–Friday 9am–5pm schedule and a pay rate of $23–$25 per hour.

You will handle A/R processes, journal entries, reconciliations, and assist with year-end audits, while ensuring accuracy and adherence to accounting principles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or three years of work experience preferred.
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, bookkeeping and accounting cycle procedures.
• Strong organizational, communication and computer skills required.
• Software skills to include Excel, MS Word, Blackbaud and Peachtree.

Responsibilities

• Record client movements, charges, and adjustments in the accounting system as necessary.
• Tracking prepaid deposits to landlords.
• Collections of outstanding Receivables.
• Reporting of client A/R balances to the company divisions.
• Prepare and disburse client A/R statements.
• Reconcile and post client credit card payments to A/R ledgers.
• Verify cash & check deposits.
• Reconcile Fiscal subsidy & service utilization with Program records.
• Review program Vacancy Data Reports for unreported movements and hospitalizations.
• Assist A/P with tasks as needed, including sending out Prepaid receipt requests to landlords, and reconciliation of tenant ledgers to MHA accounting system.
• Reconcile various general ledger accounts.
• Prepare journal entries and schedules for monthly closings and year end audits.
• Perform account analysis and other accounting duties as needed.
• Perform special projects as requested by the Fiscal Leadership.
• Assist with yearend audit preparation including 990, PC, UFR, and statistical information.
• Respond to various requests for information.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

Excel

MS Word

Blackbaud

Peachtree

Job description

The Mental Health Association is hiring an Accountant to support the Fiscal Department in maintaining corporate accounting records and processing client movements in our Chicopee, MA office. This full-time, on-site role offers a Monday–Friday 9am–5pm schedule and a pay rate of $23–$25 per hour.

You will handle A/R processes, journal entries, reconciliations, and assist with year-end audits, while ensuring accuracy and adherence to accounting principles.