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Heading Home

Accountant

Heading Home, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298


Job Title:

Revenue AccountantReports To:

Accounting ManagerLocation:

Boston, MA 02115Position Type:

Full-Time ExemptAnnual Salary:

$75,000

Overview:Reporting to the Accounting Manager, the Revenue Accountant is responsible for all Heading Home billing/Accounts Receivable work and plays an integral role in 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 processing of all billing activities.Responsibilities / Essential Job Functions:Responsible for monthly billing and Accounts Receivable function for all state, city and federal contracts.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.Assists in year-end audit and budgeting process.Assists in the preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements.With the Accounting Manager, ensure timely and accurate financial records and the month end close process.Assist with evaluating internal controls and procedures.Preparation of various management reports.Monitor compliance for all accounting procedures and grant requirements.Act as back up for the Accounts Payable accountant as needed.Special projects as required.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:Cubicle space within large office building; prolonged sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Office is open to the public and visitors only by appointment. Position requires a minimum of four days onsite. Office is climate controlled with heat and air conditioning.

Qualifications / Requirements:Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting with minimum of five years accounting experience.Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.Experience in preparing complete financial statements.Excellent knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles.Must be comfortable working with multiple profit and loss statements, prepaid expenses, deferred revenue, and accrued expenses.Ability to handle multiple tasks.Ability to organize and prioritize tasks and to manage own time effectively.Strong oral and written communication skills.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.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.

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