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Company: Winter Growth Inc.
Department: Finance/Accounting.
Reports To: Executive Director.
Location: Corporate Office.
Job Summary:
Winter Growth Inc. is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Accounting Assistant to join our corporate finance team. This is a full-time, entry-level position ideal for a recent graduate or early-career professional looking to build a foundation in corporate accounting. The Accounting Assistant will support Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), and general accounting operations while gaining hands-on experience in a professional corporate environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Accounts Payable (AP):
- Assist with processing vendor invoices and expense reports.
- Verify invoice accuracy, coding, and approvals.
- Enter invoices into the accounting system and support payment runs.
- Maintain vendor records and respond to basic vendor inquiries.
Accounts Receivable (AR):
- Prepare and issue customer invoices.
- Record and apply customer payments accurately.
- Assist with monitoring outstanding receivables.
- Help maintain customer account records.
General Accounting & Corporate Support:
- Perform data entry and maintain organized financial documentation.
- Assist with account reconciliations and month-end close activities.
- Support internal and external audits as needed.
- Follow established accounting policies and internal controls.
- Provide general administrative support to the accounting team.
Qualifications:
Required:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Basic knowledge of accounting principles.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Preferred:
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Internship or coursework experience in accounting or finance.
- Exposure to accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, MIP, or similar).
Skills & Competencies:
- Ability to handle confidential information professionally.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills.
- Willingness to learn and take direction.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a corporate setting.
What Winter Growth Inc. Offers:
- Structured training and mentorship.
- Opportunities for professional growth within the finance team.
- Competitive compensation and benefits package.
About Winter Growth, Inc.:Winter Growth has been serving seniors and adults with disabilities since 1979. We are able to provide meaningful programs thanks to the dedicated staff who work for us. Every person in every department has an important role to play in making our services successful.
Winter Growth's mission is to foster community by empowering seniors and adults with disabilities to live their best lives. We do this by listening and creating an environment for connections. We envision being the leader in person-centered care by following the following guiding principles:
• Person-centered- Providing services that are responsive to individual preferences, needs, and values.
• Respect – Recognizing everyone’s rights of choice, privacy and opinion.
• Compassion – Providing care with empathy, warmth, and kindness.
• Development - Enhancing all staff’s knowledge and skills through ongoing training.
• Education – Employing the latest research to design and deliver therapeutic activities and services.
• Celebration – Embracing everyone’s right to have a life with purpose, meaning, joy, and satisfaction.
ALL staff members are asked to incorporate the Winter Growth values into their daily routines:
• Person-centered- Provide services that are responsive to individual preferences, needs, and values.
• Respect – Recognize everyone’s rights of choice, privacy and opinion.
• Compassion – Provide care with empathy, warmth, and kindness.
• Development – Use ongoing training to enhance your knowledge and skills.
• Education – Employ the latest research to design and deliver therapeutic activities and services.
• Celebration – Embrace everyone’s right to have a life with purpose, meaning, joy, and satisfaction.
Successful employees at our agency believe in our mission and want to be a part of making a positive difference in the lives of seniors and adults with disabilities.