Part-Time Staff Accountant (Accounts Receivable exp required)

Location

Peabody, MA | United States

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 in response to unmet or emerging needs.

Our employees take pride in making everyday count to its fullest. They are committed to adding value to the lives of 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 self. 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 range of experiences that enrich our community each day.

Summary: The Staff Accountant is responsible for providing financial services to Bridgewell's programs. This includes processing and monitoring payments and preparing and monitoring the billing system. Providing these services in an effective and efficient manner will ensure that the financials and the database are accurate and up to date, that customers are billed and within established time limits. The Staff Accountant must comply with established policies and procedures.

Schedule: Monday to Friday, schedule flexibility (20 hours)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Perform the day to day processing of financial transactions to ensure that the financials are maintained in an effective, up to date and accurate manner.

• • Review the Collection of Food Stamps benefits and record monthly
  • Calculate the care costs as new changes occur
  • Update and record monthly billing for customers
  • Apply payment and reconcile individual accounts
  • Print and distribute monthly aging statements and other related reports (to Rep Payees, managers)
  • Cross train and assist when needed in Contract Billing and reconciliations
  • Assist in the yearly audit process

1. Provide regular maintenance & review of programs in order to ensure efficient and updated information.

• • Maintain Care Costs and Food Stamps
  • Update customer profile to Financial Edge
  • Maintain a filing system for all financial documents
  • Ensure the confidentiality and security of all financial and costumer files
  • Collection letters and calls for Care Cost accounts
  • Reconcile the Revenue and AR accounts that coincide with these revenue streams on monthly and yearly basis

1. Provide customer service

• • Assist customers, staff and respond to inquiries
  • Answer phones and follow up email correspondence
  • Inform PD and supervisors of any changes in regard of care costs, lease renewals, food stamps expiration

1. Perform related duties as required

Required Education/Experience:

1. Required: Associate Degree, with courses in accounting, business or equivalent.
2. Preferred: Bachelors Degree
3. Preferred: Similar work experience

Required Skills/Knowledge:

1. Strong analytical and organizational skills
2. Ability to work independently
3. Strong interpersonal skills
4. Strong computer skills essential

Physical Demands:

1. While performing the duties of this job, employee is frequently required to climb stairs.
2. The employee must be able to drive a vehicle.
3. Must have a normal range of eyesight with or without corrective lenses.
4. Must have a normal range of hearing with or without corrective equipment.

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

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!)
• 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 top benefits alone don't sway you, then our compassionate and collaborative work environment should! Bridgewell is committed to training and developing staff and provides the opportunities for you to have a positive impact in the work you do.

Reasonable accommodations 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.

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Salary

$20 - $25 per hour