Senior Accountant

Status: Regular Part-time, Exempt (20 hours/week)

Reports To: Director of Finance

About Clarendon Early Education Services, Inc

Clarendon is a leading child care agency and food program in Massachusetts. Our geographic presence for childcare services is in the highest needs communities throughout the state. Clarendon’s mission is to empower Family Child Care Educators to operate their own licensed Family Child Care businesses, while providing access to high quality early education experiences to families.

 

This is an exciting opportunity for an accounting professional with a desire to create impact within the non-profit sector to join a growing team of 60+ full-time employees who are dedicated to excellence in client care and support services for all of the educators, families and children we serve.

Job Overview

The Senior Accountant will prepare journal entries, bank reconciliation, fixed asset maintenance and general ledger reconciliation. You will report to the Director of Finance, and you will be responsible for many aspects of internal reporting during the monthly and year end close. You will assist in developing and implementing accounting policies and the budget process.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • In-depth experience with month end, quarter end closing process and workbook preparation, balance sheet account reconciliations. Prepare financial statements, monthly balance sheet, P &L and income statement analyses for management reporting in accordance with the requirements of US GAAP standards and report in a useful and understandable manner to stakeholders
  • Journal entries, with minimum supervision, reconciliation of sub-ledger to general ledger account balances, maintain and reconcile fixed assets schedules
  • Maintain capital lease and monthly payment schedules
  • Assist with agency budget preparation and monthly budget variance analyses, including preparation and monitoring of federal Child & Adult Care Food Program budget and state subsidized childcare contract budgets
  • Perform accounting for restricted and unrestricted revenue streams
  • Ad-hoc reporting and special projects, as requested

Requirements:

  • BA/BS or equivalent in Accounting, Finance or Economics preferred. A CPA, CGMA or CMA also preferred
  • At least 3-5 years of accounting experience, non-profit experience a must
  • Adept with QB online – QB entries, journal entries, accruals, classes, software changes
  • Strong proficiency in Excel and other Microsoft Programs
  • Strong analytical skills, accuracy and attention to detail and ability to multi-task, work independently and prioritize tasks
  • Strong organizational, technology-driven solutions mindset
  • The ideal candidate will possess solid written and verbal interpersonal and communication skillset and will demonstrate the ability to partner with leadership and staff to advance the organization’s mission with a team-focused and inclusive approach

Benefits include:

  • 16 paid holidays
  • 8 sick/personal days
  • 10 vacation days annually
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications

Work Location: Lawrence, MA

Schedule: Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

  • How many years have you worked in an Account Manager role?
  • What is your experience with non-profit accounting practices?

Submit inquiries to HR@clarendonees.org