Accountant – A/R, Reporting & Closings (On-Site)

MHA (Mental Health Association); Chicopee (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Family Leave

Long Term Disability

Job summary

Mental Health Association in Chicopee, MA is seeking an on-site Accountant to support the Fiscal Department. You will process client movements, prepare A/R statements, and assist with monthly closings and year-end audits. The role requires solid accounting knowledge and attention to detail.

The position is full-time, Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm, offering benefits as listed. Salary ranges from $23 to $25 per hour depending on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field or three years of work experience preferred.
• Knowledge of GAAP, bookkeeping and accounting cycle procedures.
• Strong organizational, communication and computer skills.
• Proficiency with Excel, MS Word, Blackbaud and Peachtree.
• Attention to detail and ability to work under time constraints.

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
• 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
• 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

Bookkeeping

Accounting cycle

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Three years of work experience preferred

Tools

Excel

MS Word

Blackbaud

Peachtree

Job description

Mental Health Association in Chicopee, MA is seeking an on-site Accountant to support the Fiscal Department. You will process client movements, prepare A/R statements, and assist with monthly closings and year-end audits. The role requires solid accounting knowledge and attention to detail.

The position is full-time, Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm, offering benefits as listed. Salary ranges from $23 to $25 per hour depending on experience and qualifications.