Staff Accountant

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Elder Services of Berkshire County
877 South Street - STE 4E
PITTSFIELD, MA 01201
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Company Description:
The mission of Elder Services of Berkshire County, Inc. is to provide Berkshire elders, caregivers, and individuals with disabilities the opportunity to live with dignity, independence, and self-determination, and to achieve the highest possible quality of life.

Excellent Benefits include Health Insurance, Free Dental Insurance for Full-time positions, Vision Plan, Pension Plan, Life Insurance, Twelve Paid Holidays, three weeks paid Vacation in the first year, Sick and Personal Days, Employee Assistance Program. Public Services Loan Forgiveness Program may apply.
Staff Accountant
$22.00 Per Hour
Pittsfield
Full Time
Accounting/Finance/Auditing
Bachelor's Degree
Required
3+
Required

The Staff Accountant handles many aspects of the accounting needs of the organization.

  • Maintain the general ledger in accordance with General Accepted Accounting Principles.
  • Create and enter journal entries in the Abila accounting software.
  • Assist the Accounting Manager in the month-end close.
  • Assist the Accounting Manager with year-end close and audit.
  • Help prepare financial statements and perform various analytics as assigned.
  • Reconcile all balance sheet activity including bank statements, kitchen inventory, etc.
  • Provide assistance and backup for the payables and receivables functions.

Education/Experience Requirements:        Bachelor’s Degree with an Accounting Concentration preferred. Minimum of three years of relevant work experience. Nonprofit and payroll processing experience is a plus.

 Competencies:

  •  Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively
  • Highly organized and attention-to-detail focused
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to learn and adapt to changing environments.
  • A strong comfort level with computers and related hardware
  • A high degree of proficiency with software including Excel, Word, and Outlook. MIP Accounting Software experience is a definite plus.
  • A “work-as-a-team mentality” is a must