Accounting Assistant - Accounts Payable

WORCESTER, MAPosted a month ago

Job summary

• Job post source

  This job is directly from The Bridge of Central Massachusetts (Open Sky Community Services).

• Job overview

  The Accounting Assistant - Accounts Payable supports the accounting team by processing invoices and payments accurately and timely, ensuring proper financial record-keeping and audit readiness.

• Responsibilities and impact

  The role involves coding invoices, processing accounts payable, reviewing credit card expense reports, preparing payments, maintaining vendor files, assisting with 1099 generation, reconciling accounts, and supporting audits to ensure financial accuracy and compliance.

• Compensation and benefits

  The position offers a salary of $23.00 per hour with excellent benefits including generous paid time off starting at 29 days, medical, dental, vision insurance, 403b retirement plan with employer match, life insurance fully paid by employer, tuition reimbursement, and eligibility for Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program.

• Experience and skills

  Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent, at least one year of accounts payable or nonprofit accounting experience, a valid driver's license, and preferably experience with Blackbaud Financial Edge and PaperSave software.

• Career development

  The company provides professional development, training opportunities, and tuition reimbursement to support career growth and learning.

• Work environment and culture

  Open Sky fosters an inclusive, anti-racist, trauma-informed work environment focused on diversity, equity, justice, transparency, and self-care, promoting a positive and supportive workplace culture.

• Company information

  Open Sky Community Services is a nonprofit organization serving Central Massachusetts with over 1,300 employees, dedicated to evidence-based practices and community impact in human services.

• Job location and travel

  The job is based in Central Massachusetts with no specific mention of remote work or travel requirements.

• Unique job features

  The role is distinguished by its focus on nonprofit accounting within a trauma-informed, inclusive organization that offers extensive benefits and professional development.

Company overview

The Bridge of Central Massachusetts, established in 1973, is a non-profit organization based in Worcester, Massachusetts. It operates in the mental health care sector, providing services to children and individuals with developmental disabilities. The organization is known for its accreditation by the Council on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) and has merged with Alternatives Unlimited to form Open Sky Community Services. The Bridge of Central Massachusetts generates revenue through its mental health care services and educational programs, including those offered by The Bridge Training Institute, which focuses on evidence-based practices.

How to land this job

• Position your resume to emphasize your experience in accounts payable, invoice processing, and general ledger coding, aligning with the job's focus on timely and accurate financial entry.

• Highlight your skills in vendor file management, including documentation maintenance such as W-9s and EFT information, as well as your ability to assist with audit support and account reconciliation.

• Apply through multiple channels including The Bridge of Central Massachusetts's corporate career site, Open Sky's website, and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility.

• Connect with current employees in the accounting or finance division at The Bridge of Central Massachusetts on LinkedIn; use ice breakers like asking about their experience working with Blackbaud Financial Edge or how they handle program purchasing credit card reconciliations.

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