Accounting Specialist
Lancaster, MA
Who We Are
RFK Community Alliance provides high-quality care and support to people and families facing complicated challenges. As a multi-service agency, we offer a wide range of programs serving a variety of needs across all ages, from infants to seniors. We are team players when it comes to caring. We work with the people we serve, their families, schools, and other community partners to develop a network of support. We provide opportunities to build skills and confidence. We nurture strengths, determination, and resilience.
Who We Seek
You will have strong communication and organizational skills that will help you thrive in both independent work and collaborative team environments. You excel at managing accounts receivable, processing credit card payments, and assisting with State and Federal billing systems. With exceptional attention to detail, you ensure accuracy in financial transactions, investigate discrepancies, and resolve them efficiently.
Responsibilities:
- Accurately post cash receipts into financial software daily.
- Enter monthly accounts receivable invoices into financial software and other A/R related transactions as needed and prepare invoices for mailing.
- Assist with monthly State agency billing process, including the Commonwealth's EIM billing system.
- Maintain client personal accounts:
- record deposits and purchases to the correct client account
- review client activity for unusual transactions, investigate and determine proper resolution
- run monthly client account receivable trial balance reports and distribute to appropriate program personnel
- Prepare monthly attendance reports and distribute to school districts on a timely basis.
- Process monthly credit card payments for Child Care Development Center's tuition and other miscellaneous charges as needed
- Assist with the Federal School Lunch Program billing, reporting and annual application process
- Other duties as assigned by the finance team
Who You Are
You are a detail-oriented and proactive individual with a strong background in accounting, ready to contribute to the essential day-to-day operations of the Finance Office at RFK Community Alliance. You have an Associate's degree in accounting (a Bachelor's is a plus) and bring 2-4 years of experience in the field. You're proficient in MS Office, especially Excel, Word, and Outlook, and if you have experience with Dynamics Business Central, insurance or medical billing, and SSI Repayee documentation, that's an added bonus.
Shift:
Full-Time, Mon-Fri, Day Shift
How We Promote Equity, Cultivate Leaders, and Grow Together
At RFK Community Alliance we're dedicated to a culture where everyone can show up to work as their full authentic selves. Diversity and inclusion doesn't happen by accident, it's by design. Together we're the designers. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace makes our organization stronger. We care about including diverse perspectives and experiences at every level. This is why we're committed to honoring, celebrating, and fostering diversity and inclusion on our team, in our clientele, and within our community. Our team must reflect our community and vice versa. We value, respect, and support all types of diversity across all identities including, but not limited to, ethnicity, race, gender, LGBTQIA, age religion, and abilities. We take responsibility for the community we're creating here at RFK Community Alliance, and we're here to contribute to the progression of our society to a more inclusive and equitable one.
Why You'll Love Us:
At RFK Community Alliance, we're committed to taking care of our team, and we know you'll love being a part of an organization that truly values its people. We offer an outstanding benefits package designed to support your well-being and professional growth. Enjoy comprehensive health coverage with our health, dental, and vision insurance plans. Take advantage of generous paid time off and holiday pay, giving you the balance you need to recharge. We're invested in your future, offering tuition reimbursement, educational assistance, and a retirement plan with a generous employer match. Plus, we provide employer-paid life insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage, and access to a robust Employee Assistance Program to ensure you and your family are supported every step of the way. Joining our team means you'll have the benefits and resources you need to thrive both personally and professionally.
$2,500 Sign-On Incentive
This position is eligible for the RFK Community Alliance Sign-On Incentive in the amount of $2,500 in your first year of employment. You will receive $500 after 3 months; $500 after 6 months; $1,500 after 12 months.