Senior Staff Accountant

Bridgewell; Peabody (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Staff Accountant to join their team. In this pivotal role, you will maintain the General Ledger, conduct reconciliations, and support financial closes. This position offers the chance to contribute to a mission-driven organization that empowers individuals facing life challenges. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, you will thrive in a collaborative environment that values your insights and contributions. If you are passionate about making a difference and advancing your career in a supportive setting, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Excellent health benefits (medical, dental, vision)

Generous paid time off including your birthday

Collaborative work environment

Opportunities for training and development

Additional compensation for on-call rotations

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in General Ledger accounting and reconciliations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software is essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain General Ledger Accounts and conduct monthly reconciliations.
• Prepare financial statements and assist in audits.

Skills

General Ledger Accounting

Financial Analysis

Reconciliation Skills

Microsoft Excel

Accounting Software Proficiency

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Accounting Software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Bridgewell strengthens communities by providing an unmatched range of social and human services that empower people with disabilities and other life challenges to live safe, self-directed, and productive lives. Bridgewell delivers support through community housing, day programs, outpatient treatment, recovery services, education, and employment training. We're committed to helping people in need, from those with autism to people with substance use disorders, become engaged members of their communities. Bridgewell is also the industry leader in developing innovative offerings responding to unmet or emerging needs.

Our employees take pride in making every day count to its fullest. They are committed to adding value to the lives of the people we support, and they bring energy, ideas, and a passion for service. Does this describe you? Then please consider joining our incredible team!

Connecting People with Possibilities

Mission: Bridgewell inspires hope and empowers people experiencing life challenges to achieve their fullest potential.

DEIB Statement: Bridgewell strives to reflect the diversity of our employees and the people we serve by cultivating an equitable, inclusive environment that empowers everyone to be their authentic selves. We encourage, support, and celebrate the many voices and cultures of Bridgewell. With dignity, caring, integrity, and respect at our core, we embrace the diverse experiences that enrich our community daily.

Summary: The Senior Staff Accountant is responsible for maintaining the General Ledger Accounts, conducting monthly reconciliations, assisting the Controller in Month-end and year end closings, assisting in the annual audit process, and overseeing accounting staff in the absence of the Controller.

Schedule: Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm (40 hours per week)

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Reconcile all cash and loan accounts
• Reconcile all fixed asset accounts and prepare depreciation entries monthly
• Conduct general-ledger account reconciliations, verify accuracy of data, and identify and correct errors
• Prepare and review all prepaid insurance and other pre-paid accounts.
• Support monthly, quarterly, half-year, and year-end financial closes, including assigned journal entries, balance-sheet account reconciliations, accruals, and overall maintenance of operational management accounts
• Perform designated account reconciliations, including the reconciliation of sub-ledger systems to the general ledger balances.
• Prepare variance analyses of accounts, account classifications, account groupings/categories for providing a sound and solid understanding of any such variances.
• Support, respect, and promote an environment which fosters Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging for all employees and people in our services.
• Remain in compliance with all annual mandatory trainings including FA/CPR training.
• Assist with the preparation of standard and any special-requested report(s) (balance sheets, income statements, and monthly closing reports) according to certain agreed upon standards, e.g. Generally Accepted Accounting Procedures (GAAP), IFRS or other regulatory requirements.
• Prepare supporting schedules and analysis for annual audits.
• Assist with continuous/periodic internal control self-assessment evaluations.
• Other duties as assigned

Required Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting is required.
• A minimum of four years (4) of experience in General Ledger accounting, analysis and reconciliations is required.
• Non-profit accounting experience is preferred but is not required.

Required Skills/Knowledge:

• Experience with Accounting Software products appropriate to mid-sized companies is required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and all other Microsoft desktop applications is required.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills.

• Ability to maintain records accurately and efficiently and be attentive to details.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Strong organizational, time management and prioritization skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Excellent customer service skills.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is required to:

1. Sit at a desk and work on a computer for a prolonged period.
2. Climb stairs, bend, squat, kneel, etc.
3. Lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Bridgewell offers:

• Excellent health benefits-medical, dental, vision. We believe our benefits package is one of the most competitive.
• Generous paid time off includes your birthday (that's right, we even give you your birthday off!)
• A collaborative work environment that values new insight and personal contributions
• With over one hundred programs in the North Shore, Lowell, and Merrimack Valley we provide excellent opportunities for training and development.
• Additional compensation for on-call rotations
• Opportunities for professional development and growth

Why Should You Apply: If the top benefits alone don't sway you, our compassionate and collaborative work environment should! Bridgewell is committed to training and developing staff and provides opportunities for you to have a positive impact on the work you do.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Requires acceptable CORI results according to Bridgewell policy.

Bridgewell is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.