Staff Accountant

Job Type
Finance/Accounting/Lending
Organization
Just-A-Start Corp
Contact Name
Monique Doyle
Contact Email
moniquedoyle@justastart.org
Contact Phone
Address

1035 Cambridge Street, Suite 12
Cambridge, MA
United States

Job Description

Just A Start is looking for a Staff Accountant responsible for Providing general fiscal support for the organization and ensure that solid financial information is maintained and available for management.  

This is a 37.5-hour per week hybrid remote/in-the-office position and is entitled to full employee benefits including health, dental and retirement.

All employees and long-term consultants are required to be fully vaccinated and follow the organizations established protocols regarding COVID.

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Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare asset, liability and capital account entries, reconcile ledger accounts, and prepare accounting schedules.
  • Substantiate financial transactions in preparation of the financial year end audit
  • Perform monthly bank reconciliation and general ledger duties.
  • Manage the annual 1099 process
  • Manage the monthly credit card process
  • Prepare Home Improvement Program Quarterly Report sent to City of Cambridge
  • Perform analysis and develop financial reports/schedules in accordance to lenders or 3rd party requirements
  • Verify, allocate, post and reconcile cash and other transactions
  • Assist in the preparation of the financial statements according to schedule
  • Assist with internal and external audits to ensure compliance
  • Assist with month-end and year-end close process
  • Work on special projects as assigned
  • Serve as backup for the accounts payable function

Qualifications:

  • 5 plus years of applicable accounting experience required, Accounting degree desired.
  • Strong analytic and accounting skills
  • Thorough understanding of GAAP
  • High level of proficiency in MS Excel
  • Experience using Intacct software preferred
  • Possess a high level of attention to details

 

Salary range 60-65k. In addition to a competitive salary, JAS offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical insurance, dental insurance, short term disability insurance, long term disability insurance, life insurance, transportation benefits, 20 PTO days in the first year, 13 paid holidays, VTO (Volunteer Time Off) and a 401k savings plan with a 3% employer contribution.

 

About Just A Start

Just A Start believes that access to stable housing and sustainable careers are the essential building blocks of equitable communities. For more than 50 years, we have focused on meeting the fundamental needs of individuals and families who have been systematically denied opportunities to realize their full potential. Our programs include affordable housing, education and job training and comprehensive support services, spanning Cambridge and beyond.

Just A Start is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Our staff represents a wide range of ages, races, interests, and backgrounds coming together in pursuit of common goals. Together, we strive to provide an environment that values diversity and promotes an inclusive culture.  Applications from women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions or any other characteristic protected by law.