Staff Accountant

Southeastern Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc. (SCADD); New London (CT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Southeastern Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc. (SCADD) seeks a Staff Accountant to join our New London, CT office.

This full-time, in-person role supports the financial operations and helps maintain integrity and compliance with nonprofit accounting standards. You'll work with the finance leadership and internal departments on accounts payable, fleet management, capital expenditures, general ledger, and monthly/quarterly financial reporting.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting with nonprofit finance knowledge (GAAP/GAAS).
• Experience preferred: 1 year; an associate degree with 3+ years may be considered.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepares vendor invoices and vouchers for payment and processes payments.
• Maintains vehicle custody records, tracks gas card allocation, and records maintenance history.
• Tracks and reports capital expenditures and assists grant reporting.
• Maintains the general ledger and supports monthly/quarterly financial reporting.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Associate degree with three years of experience

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office Suite

Accounting software

Job description

Staff Accountant | SCADD, Inc

The Tone:

This is a full-time role at SCADD, Inc., located in New London, CT. SCADD is an award-winning, nationally and locally recognized leader in substance use disorder and behavioral health treatment in southeastern Connecticut. This Staff Accountant position is essential for supporting the financial operations of the organization, ensuring continued success in delivering life-changing services. The role contributes directly to maintaining the strong financial foundation behind SCADD’s programs, which deliver hope and recovery to individuals, families, and communities.

The TL;DR

• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person New London, CT
• Team: Finance team, collaborating with finance leadership and internal departments
• Mission: This person maintains financial integrity and supports strategic decision-making to ensure accuracy, accountability, and compliance with nonprofit accounting standards.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office Suite, Excel, accounting software applications

What You’ll Actually Do

• Accounts Payable: Prepares vendor invoices and vouchers for payment, obtains necessary approvals, and initiates electronic or check payments.
• Fiscal Fleet Management: Establishes and maintains vehicle custody records, tracks gas card allocation and activity, and ensures vehicle maintenance history is documented.
• Capital Expenditures: Tracks and reports on capital expenditure spending and supports grant reporting for timely capital project completion.
• General Ledger Maintenance: Ensures the general ledger is maintained, up-to-date, and accurately balanced.
• Financial Reporting Support: Supports the preparation of monthly and quarterly financial reports.

The Must-Haves

• Background: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting with professional knowledge and expertise in nonprofit finance (GAAP, GAAS, State Single Audit Act, and Federal Circular 133 Audit procedures).
• Experience: One year of experience is preferred with a Bachelor’s degree; an Associate’s degree with three years of experience will be considered.
• Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with exceptional attention to detail, proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (particularly Excel), and accounting software applications, strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Bonus: Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines, commitment to SCADD’s mission, values, recovery-oriented practices, and dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion, ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.