Washington County Mental Health Services, Inc.

OPEN POSITION

Jr. Accountant

June 2025

For more than 50 years, Washington County Mental Health Services (WCMHS) has served the Washington County community and the Orange County towns of Orange, Washington and Williamstown. WCMHS offers education, support, and treatment to individuals and families living with mental health challenges, substance use issues, and developmental and intellectual disabilities. Providing accessible, high-quality services in the community, schools, and health care settings, we work toward positive outcomes for wellness with collaborative, inclusive, and compassionate care. Washington County Mental Health Services is "Where Hope and Support Come Together."

POSITION: WCMHS is actively seeking a Jr. Accountant who will provide essential financial and administrative support for grants and contracts, ensuring accurate revenue recognition and maintaining compliance with reporting requirements. Responsibilities include tracking and reporting financial data, managing accounts payable and receivable for related parties, and processing annual 1099s. The role also supports ongoing audit preparation by reconciling assigned accounts and investigating discrepancies. This position assists in implementing new accounting initiatives and provides guidance on generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Additionally, the individual will perform ad hoc financial ana

QUALIFICATIONS: The preferred combination of education and relevant experience for this position includes:

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Or two or more years of relevant accounting experience

Additional requirements for this position include:

Strong computer skills and proficiency in accounting software (Sage Intacct preferred), payroll software (Paycom preferred), and Microsoft Office products, with an emphasis on Excel.

Strong analytical and organizational skills.

Ability to work collaboratively and productively with internal and external partners.

Understanding of and commitment to advancing the WCMHS mission and supporting the provision of collaborative and inclusive mental health, development disability, and substance use services.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: This full-time exempt position offers an hourly rate of $29.86/hr and excellent benefits, including tuition reimbursement/student loan assistance; generous paid time off; employer-sponsored health, dental, life, and disability insurances; and a 403(b) retirement plan with employer match.

TO APPLY: We encourage applicants to apply via the WCMHS website Careers (https://www.wcmhs.org/careers) page. Applications (resume and cover letter, preferred) may also be emailed to recruitment@wcmhs.org or mailed via USPS mail to WCMHS Human Resources, PO Box 647, Montpelier, VT 05601. Please note that only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. WCMHS strives to make our application process accessible to all. If you need language assistance or an accommodation in the application process, please contact us at recruitment@wcmhs.org or 802-229-1399.

Washington County Mental Health Services is an equal opportunity employer. Grounded in our understanding that diversity makes our organization stronger, we are committed to equity and inclusion in our workplace and services. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and consider applications for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, health care coverage status, military status, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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