Job Description
Job description
The Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers (League) was founded in 1+72 as one of the country's first state Primary Care Associations (PCAs). Established under the same federal authorizing legislation as the health center program (Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act), PCAs are organized around a set of core functions and competencies that provide a framework for support and assistance to health centers and the communities they serve. The League is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization registered as a public charity with the Commonwealth's Secretary of State. It maintains a professional staff at its headquarters in Boston and its training center in Worcester.
Position Summary:
Maintain accounting procedures for work responsibilities in conjunction with the Chief Financial Officer. Lend direct support to the Controller for all accounting/finance functions at the League. Provide accurate and timely information and support to the Chief Financial Officer for monthly financial statements.
Under the supervision of the Controller and in accordance with League policies and procedures, manage the following areas: Accounts Payable - including communications with vendors and staff regarding account status, vendor files, journal entries processed as needed, Accounts Receivable, all monthly bank statement entries. Continue to review the A/R aging report and send out notices when necessary. Review, maintain and import all Concur reports for the Corporate American Express card users. Maintain the financial side of the AMS system, create batches close web batches carry that information into the accounting software. and other as needed support to the Controller as assigned, and audit support annually.
Essential Functions: (The following is a list of essential functions, which may be subject to change at any time and without advance notice. Management may assign new duties, reassign existing duties, or eliminate a role. Responsibilities include but may not be limited to the following.)
Key contributor to month-end financial close, helping to ensure timely accurate management reporting. Post adjusting journal entries, including revenue, expense, and balance sheet transactions.
Oversight and review of all accounts payable and vendor invoices/vouchers/records
Performs monthly reconciliations of balance sheet accounts
Review all League and Commonwealth Purchasing Group accounts payable entries, for weekly check runs
Communication, written and oral, with vendors/staff to:
Discuss/resolve vendor/staff account issues
Reconcile payments of invoices for grants and contracts
Review A/R aging report with follow up
Enter new users into Concur expense management system, including login information, card # and approvers information
Maintain, review and import all reports for Corporate American Express card users to track expenditures
Complete accounting entries related to Organization Members in Association Management Software
(AMS)
Assist with annual audit as directed by Chief Financial Officer/VP Finance/Controller
Attend Staff meetings and Finance and Administration meetings
Oversight of any temporary help to assist with accounting entry work
Competencies/Skills:
Computer skills, including accounting software (MIO, Vena, Intacct and/or others) and spreadsheets
Microsoft Office suite: Excel (advanced user), Word, Powerpoint, Sharepoint
Organized
Punctual and reliable
Team player
Education/Experience:
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance
Knowledge of accounting procedures and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
1-3 years of related experience
At the Mass League we work every day to create an inclusive culture that embraces all forms of diversity in order to ensure all staff members feel a sense of belonging. In addition, we support and foster our community health center members in providing equitable care and treatment to all patients and staff. We encourage you to apply only if working at this kind of organization would be a good fit for you.
The Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers (League) was founded in 1+72 as one of the country's first state Primary Care Associations (PCAs). Established under the same federal authorizing legislation as the health center program (Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act), PCAs are organized around a set of core functions and competencies that provide a framework for support and assistance to health centers and the communities they serve. The League is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization registered as a public charity with the Commonwealth's Secretary of State. It maintains a professional staff at its headquarters in Boston and its training center in Worcester.
Position Summary:
Maintain accounting procedures for work responsibilities in conjunction with the Chief Financial Officer. Lend direct support to the Controller for all accounting/finance functions at the League. Provide accurate and timely information and support to the Chief Financial Officer for monthly financial statements.
Under the supervision of the Controller and in accordance with League policies and procedures, manage the following areas: Accounts Payable - including communications with vendors and staff regarding account status, vendor files, journal entries processed as needed, Accounts Receivable, all monthly bank statement entries. Continue to review the A/R aging report and send out notices when necessary. Review, maintain and import all Concur reports for the Corporate American Express card users. Maintain the financial side of the AMS system, create batches close web batches carry that information into the accounting software. and other as needed support to the Controller as assigned, and audit support annually.
Essential Functions: (The following is a list of essential functions, which may be subject to change at any time and without advance notice. Management may assign new duties, reassign existing duties, or eliminate a role. Responsibilities include but may not be limited to the following.)
Key contributor to month-end financial close, helping to ensure timely accurate management reporting. Post adjusting journal entries, including revenue, expense, and balance sheet transactions.
Oversight and review of all accounts payable and vendor invoices/vouchers/records
Performs monthly reconciliations of balance sheet accounts
Review all League and Commonwealth Purchasing Group accounts payable entries, for weekly check runs
Communication, written and oral, with vendors/staff to:
Discuss/resolve vendor/staff account issues
Reconcile payments of invoices for grants and contracts
Review A/R aging report with follow up
Enter new users into Concur expense management system, including login information, card # and approvers information
Maintain, review and import all reports for Corporate American Express card users to track expenditures
Complete accounting entries related to Organization Members in Association Management Software
(AMS)
Assist with annual audit as directed by Chief Financial Officer/VP Finance/Controller
Attend Staff meetings and Finance and Administration meetings
Oversight of any temporary help to assist with accounting entry work
Competencies/Skills:
Computer skills, including accounting software (MIO, Vena, Intacct and/or others) and spreadsheets
Microsoft Office suite: Excel (advanced user), Word, Powerpoint, Sharepoint
Organized
Punctual and reliable
Team player
Education/Experience:
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance
Knowledge of accounting procedures and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
1-3 years of related experience
At the Mass League we work every day to create an inclusive culture that embraces all forms of diversity in order to ensure all staff members feel a sense of belonging. In addition, we support and foster our community health center members in providing equitable care and treatment to all patients and staff. We encourage you to apply only if working at this kind of organization would be a good fit for you.
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