Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounting Software, Balance Sheet, Billing, Clinical Medicine, Communication Skills, Community Support, Dental Insurance, Detail Oriented, Developmental Disabilities, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Fixed Assets, Fund Accounting, General Ledger Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Government Accounting, Government Funding, Health Insurance, Homeless Services, Journal Entries, Microsoft Excel, Neurotrauma (Traumatic Brain Injury), Nonprofit, Process Improvement, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Reconciliation, Regulatory Compliance, Reimbursement, Technical Accounting, Time Management, Training/Teaching, Vision Plan, Vlookups
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Company parties
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
- Wellness resources
Staff Accountant II
Full-Time
Location: Northampton, MA
Pay Range: $27-29/hour
Union
POSITION SUMMARY
The Staff Accountant II is responsible for the integrity and accuracy of balance sheet accounts across the organization. This role owns the full cycle of account reconciliation, including investigation and resolution of variances, preparation and posting of correcting journal entries, and maintenance of supporting schedules. The position requires a detail-oriented professional with strong technical accounting knowledge, the ability to manage multiple reconciliation deadlines concurrently, and the communication skills to partner effectively with operational and program staff.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
Balance Sheet Reconciliation & Ownership
- Perform timely and accurate reconciliation of assigned balance sheet accounts monthly, including cash, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, accrued liabilities, deferred revenue, and other designated accounts.
Month-End & Year-End Close
- Execute assigned month-end close tasks within published close calendar deadlines.
Lease Accounting
- Maintain the organization's lease accounting schedules, including right-of-use asset and lease liability rollforwards.
Grant & Contract Billings
- Prepare cost reimbursement billings and state and local contract billings (e.g., DDS, DMH, DPH) in accordance with contract terms.
Process Improvement & Systems
- Identify and implement improvements to reconciliation processes to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and auditability.
General
- Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field required.
- Minimum of three years of general ledger accounting experience.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including PivotTables, V-Lookups, and multi-sheet reconciliation workbooks.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple reconciliation deadlines concurrently.
- Solid understanding of GAAP, particularly as it applies to balance sheet presentation and account classification.
Preferred
- Experience with direct ownership of balance sheet account reconciliations.
- Experience in nonprofit, public, or government-funded accounting environments.
- Familiarity with grant and state contract billing and compliance requirements (e.g., DDS, DMH, DPH).
- Experience with ERP or fund accounting systems.
Compensation: $27.00 - $29.00 per hour
ServiceNet is a non-profit agency supporting people with mental health challenges, developmental disabilities, brain injuries, homelessness, and more. We offer great benefits, room to grow, and plenty of rewarding opportunities. We'd love for you to join us!
At ServiceNet, you will make a real difference. Whether you're working in residential direct care, clinical care, peer support, or other valuable roles, you'll be part of a compassionate team dedicated to supporting our community.
And with over 3,000 employees and over 100 programs across western Massachusetts, we're confident there's a role that's the right fit for you.