Heading Home's mission is to end homelessness in Greater Boston by providing a supported pathway to self-sufficiency that begins with a home, together with critical services such as life skills, financial literacy, and job training.
Founded in 1974, Heading Home is a leading provider of housing and support services for extremely low-income individuals and families currently or formerly experiencing homelessness in Greater Boston. For nearly 50 years, we have successfully helped thousands of people end their homelessness.
As an agency, our services are diverse; we provide emergency, transitional, and permanent housing, and support services, to extremely low-income individuals and families currently or formerly experiencing homelessness.
We are proud to share that for 16 years running, Heading Home's permanent housing retention rates have been 90%+. Last year, 97% of Heading Home clients remained housed after one year.
Job Title: Accountant
Reports To: Accounting Manager
Location: Boston
Position Type: Full Time, 40 hours per week, Salary Exempt
Salary Range: $75,000 - $80,000
Overview:
Reporting to the Accounting Manager, the Accountant is responsible for all Heading Home billing/Accounts Receivable, month end close, preparing monthly financials, and year-end auditing process. Collaboratively work with Program staff on budgeting, billing, allocations and any financial data necessary for the effective running of programs.
Responsibilities:
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Responsible for reviewing and maintaining the accounting records. This includes preparing journal entries and reviewing bank reconciliations and the general ledger on a monthly basis.
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Produce monthly financials.
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Assist in year-end audit and budgeting process.
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Responsible for monthly billing and Accounts Receivable function.
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Assistance in the preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements.
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Assist with evaluating internal controls and procedures.
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Preparation of various management reports.
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Monitor compliance.
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Special projects as required.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting with minimum of five years accounting experience.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
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Experience in preparing complete financial statements.
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Excellent knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles.
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Must be comfortable working with multiple profit and loss statements, prepaid expenses, deferred revenue, and accrued expenses.
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Ability to handle multiple tasks.
- Ability to organize and prioritize tasks and to manage own time effectively.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Heading Home, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or other legally protected status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.
Work Environment
Normal for an office work environment