Accounts Payable / Staff Accountant - Boston, MA

Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program • Boston, MA • 18h ago

Who We Are:

Since 1985, BHCHP's mission has been to ensure unconditionally equitable and dignified access to the highest quality health care for all individuals and families experiencing homelessness in greater Boston. Over 10,000 homeless individuals are cared for by Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program each year. We are committed to ensuring that every one of these individuals has access to comprehensive health care, from preventative dental care to cancer treatment. Our clinicians, case managers, and behavioral health professionals work in more than 30 locations to serve some of our community's most vulnerable-and most resilient-citizens.

From our earliest days as a program, we have always sought to do work that is transformational: recognizing our shared humanity; centering dignity, compassion, mutual respect and supporting the right of every individual to access the highest levels of health care and every staff member to reach their fullest potential. We continue to be committed to building bridges and breaking down barriers, including systemic racism which harms us all. We provide community-based health care services that are compassionate, dignified, and culturally appropriate, incorporating social determinants of health, with the goal of breaking down the physical and systemic barriers that our patients face.

Job Summary:

Hours: Full-time; 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm. This position requires you to work in-person 3-4 days a week.

Union: None

Union Name: None

Patient Facing: No

Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program is looking for an Accounts Payable / Staff Accountant to join our finance team to assist with accounts payable tasks as well as general accounting and grant billing functions of our organization.

Responsibilities:

Accounts Payable:

Match packing slips/purchase orders (if any) with original invoices and obtain authorization to pay from ordering department.

Process check runs and/or direct deposit payments according to terms of payment and company cash flow.

File PAID invoices in a timely manner; post invoices to the appropriate month and general ledger account.

Post monthly manual checks into the fund accounting system.

Post and reconcile all credit card transactions monthly; perform monthly reconciliations to ensure the receipt of monthly invoices.

Complete new vendor applications; resolve payment issues with vendors and staff.

Post monthly bank draft transactions.

Prepare year-end Form 1099 and Form 1096.

Prepare allocation entries for vendors.

General Accounting:

Complete assigned monthly grant and contract billing; assist the accounting team in the preparation of backup documentation for other grants and contracts.

Produce periodic grant reports to program managers to ensure the appropriate spending of grant budgets.

Assist the Accounting Manager with the Fiscal Year budget.

Process the remote deposit of cash receipts.

Assist in the preparation of monthly closing, year-end closing and various cost report requirements.

Collect monthly cash receipts from the Food Program and Pharmacy.

Prepare and post monthly general journal entries.

Post monthly cash disbursements per bank account activities.

Assist with maintaining MBTA Charlie tickets and cab vouchers.

Qualifications:

College or associate degree with accounting major preferred or the equivalent of 3-5 years of accounting experience.

Proficiency in using Microsoft software and business intelligence applications.

Familiarity with payroll and accounting system.

Ability to handle multiple, complex tasks and priorities and adhere to deadlines.

Ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Effective English communication skills both verbal and written.

Detail oriented with ability to take direction.

Compensation and Benefits:

The compensation starts at $60,000 annually and increases based on years of experience.

BHCHP full time employees are eligible for our competitive time off policy of 4 weeks' vacation, health, dental and vision insurance, 403B retirement savings plan and employer retirement contribution, and pre-tax MBTA pass program with 40% discount. In addition, eligible employees will receive yearly increases and the opportunity to work with local hospitals and community health centers.

Does this amazing opportunity interest you? Then we'd love to hear from you.

As an equal opportunity employer, Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information or characteristics, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

Covid-19 Vaccination: Proof of Covid-19 vaccination(s) is optional for employment. Candidates who are offered employment will be given details about how to demonstrate receipt of vaccination if they choose to.

Please Note: Employment at Boston Health Care for the Homeless is at-will. Boston Health Care for the Homeless does not sponsor work authorization visas.

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