Staff Accountant

Open-Sky-Community-Services; Blackstone (MA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

403b Employer Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Job summary

Open Sky Community Services is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our Finance team. The Staff Accountant plays a critical role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting month-end close activities, reconciling accounts, and ensuring compliance with internal controls and accounting standards.

This position collaborates with programs across the organization to support financial operations and reporting, with responsibilities including journal entries, reconciliations,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• Minimum of two years of relevant accounting experience.
• Strong analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Responsibilities

• Prepare and record recurring, reclassification, and adjusting journal entries with documentation.
• Perform monthly reconciliations of assigned accounts including cash, receivables, prepaid expenses, and payroll-related accounts.
• Process daily cash receipts, cash adjustments, and loan, mortgage, and bond payments across multiple banks.
• Support P-Card administration, including expense review, user training, and issue resolution.
• Assist with audits and contribute to improving accounting processes, controls, and reporting practices.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Description:Open Sky Community Services is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Staff Accountant to join our Finance team. The Staff Accountant plays a critical role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting month-end close activities, reconciling accounts, and ensuring compliance with internal controls and accounting standards. This position collaborates with programs across the organization to support financial operations and reporting.Key Responsibilities:Prepare and record recurring, reclassification, and adjusting journal entries, ensuring accuracy and appropriate documentation.Perform monthly reconciliations of assigned accounts, including cash, receivables, prepaid expenses, and payroll-related accounts.Process daily cash receipts, cash adjustments, and loan, mortgage, and bond payment transactions across multiple banking institutions.Manage weekly mobile check deposits and maintain supporting financial records and documentation.Support purchasing card (P-Card) administration, including expense review, user training, account maintenance, and issue resolution.Assist with audits, respond to financial inquiries, and contribute to the improvement of accounting processes, controls, and reporting practices.QualificationsBachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.Minimum of two years of relevant accounting experience.Strong analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills.Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.Pay Range:$30.00-$30.00About Us:At Open Sky Community Services, we open our doors, hearts, and minds to the belief that every individual, regardless of perceived limitations, deserves the chance to live a productive and fulfilling life.Open Sky is on an anti-racist journey, committed to learning, living, and breathing inclusion, opportunity, diversity, racial equity, and justice for ALL.At Open Sky, you’ll join over 1,300 compassionate and highly trained professionals who put innovative, evidence-based practices to work in ways that positively impact our communities across Central Massachusetts and beyond.As a trauma-informed organization, Open Sky strives for transparency and sensitivity to the experiences of those we interact with. Self-care is encouraged, and we are committed to providing a positive work culture that is focused on continuous learning and the value of diverse perspectives.Open Sky is proud to be an industry leader in pay and benefits. Open the Door to Possibility and begin your career with Open Sky today!Benefits of Working for Open Sky Include:Excellent Supervision (Individual and Group), Professional Development, and Training OpportunitiesGenerous paid time off plan – you start with 29 days (almost 6 weeks!) in your first year, including 12 paid holidays. Increases to 32 days in your 2nd year, and the current maximum is 43 days (OVER 8 WEEKS!)We pay for your higher education! Ask about our Tuition Reimbursement Program, and reimbursement for a variety of Human Services certifications.Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Prescription Plan403b Retirement Plan with Employer MatchLife Insurance (100% Employer-Paid)Eligible employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness ProgramAnd more!Open Sky celebrates diversity and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with federal and state employment opportunity laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran, or disabled Veteran status.