Accounting Clerk; Finance Assistant

$40,560 - $52,000/Yr

Vanderburgh Sober Living - Webster, MA

Full-time - Entry Level

Remote - Webster, MA

About the position

The Accounting Clerk/Finance Assistant position at Vanderburgh Sober Living is designed for individuals looking to advance their careers in accounting, bookkeeping, or finance within a mission-driven nonprofit organization. The role involves a variety of financial tasks, including managing accounts payable and receivable, maintaining financial records, and ensuring accuracy in financial reporting. This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic team environment while contributing to a meaningful mission of providing supportive housing for individuals in recovery.

Responsibilities

• Record financial transactions, including entering invoices, receipts, and payments into accounting software.
• Process accounts payable by verifying invoices, ensuring timely vendor payments, and maintaining payment records.
• Process accounts receivable by preparing and issuing customer invoices, processing payments, and reconciling accounts.
• Perform reconciliations for bank accounts, accounts payable, and receivable, ensuring financial records match bank statements and resolving discrepancies.
• Maintain financial records by organizing and storing both physical and electronic records, ensuring they are accessible for audits and reporting.
• Verify financial data by ensuring accuracy through verification and cross-referencing, and investigating and correcting discrepancies.
• Perform general clerical duties, including answering inquiries about invoices and payments, communicating with vendors and team members to resolve issues, and handling filing, scanning, and other administrative tasks.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in accounting, finance, or related field (bachelor's preferred) or equivalent experience.
• Work experience in bookkeeping, accounting, or related roles.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Xero) and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word).
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a growing nonprofit organization.
• Knowledge of financial reporting, accounts payable/receivable, and reconciliations.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with QuickBooks (1 year preferred).
• Experience with Microsoft Office (2 years preferred).
• Experience in accounting (2 years preferred).

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance