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Come join the amazing Community Action Program of Belknap-Merrimack Counties team!

We are a private non-profit committed to doing all we can in the fight against poverty. Our legacy goes back to the 1960's and we manage over 70 programs designed to help those who need it most. 

You'll join a team of talented and passionate people who are motivated to make our community as strong and resilient as possible.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Senior Accountant is responsible for the proper maintenance, implementation and review of accounting records through the general and program ledgers for the Agency's accounting system. 

PROGRAM RESPONSIBILITES: 

• Completes bank reconciliations of Agency accounts for Payroll, Fuel Assistance, and Consolidated.
• Prepares all monthly closing journal entries; and submits to Chief Fiscal Officer for approval before being entered into the general ledger. 
• Prepares expenditure reports for the funding sources.
• Works with assigned program directors to provide budget forecasts and preparation for budget meetings.
• In the CFO’s absence, the Senior Accountant will supervise staff and make monetary decisions with guidance from CEO, COO, and Budget Analyst. 
• Reviews and approves purchase orders entered by Accounts Payable Clerk and/or the Housing Staff Accountant before they are posted to the general ledger.
• Reviews and approves accounts receivable invoices and receipts entered by Accounts Payable Clerk and/or the Housing Staff Accountant before they are posted to the general ledger.
• Receives, reviews, verifies, and books in-kind on a monthly basis. 
• Prepares directors' monthly Statement of Operations. 
• Enters approved journal entries into the general ledger. 
• Maintains the fiscal files on all contracts, grant awards, budgets, and amendments by program. 
• Supervises the year end 1099 process of the Accounts Payable Clerk.
• Assists Chief Fiscal Officer in preparation for program/fiscal monitoring by granters and audits by independent auditors. 
• Prepares the deposits to be brought to the bank.
• Reconciles payroll accrual accounts, as well as other balance sheet accounts, on a monthly, quarterly, or yearly basis as appropriate. 
• Acts as the point person for contacting Medicaid to update passwords and PIN numbers.
• Maintains the Agency’s inventory of fixed assets providing a yearly report to the Chief Fiscal Officer for review before it is submitted to the Agency’s independent auditor.
• Works with Chief Fiscal Officer and other Fiscal office Staff to gain basic understanding of each position in order to provide assistance and guidance to the staff as needed. 

AGENCY RESPONSIBILTIIES:

You are part of something bigger than just your program and every CAPBM employee is accountable for delivering the highest quality of service and support to all of our stakeholders including program participants, clients, volunteers, coworkers, contractors, vendors, and any other individual touched by the work we do. 

• Be committed to the Agency's Mission, Vision, and Values.
• Express courtesy and willingness to assist others while providing positive, prompt, and quality assistance to all CAPBM stakeholders.
• Maintain adequate knowledge of all CAPBM programs to make referrals to other CAPBM programs beneficial to the participant.
• Maintain professional boundaries with all current, past, and prospective clients, and maintain the confidentiality of clients and staff per CAPBM policy and procedure. Adhere strictly to the confidentiality of clients, co-workers, and internal business information.
• Present a professional and positive image as a representative of CAPBM.
• Follow established policies and procedures and comply with all safety requirements.
• Communicate proactively with the supervisor regarding workflow, problems, suggestions, etc.
• Contribute to a positive, team-oriented work environment; and attend team and staff meetings as scheduled.
• Be punctual for scheduled work, use time appropriately, and complete work in a timely fashion with minimal errors.

 CAPBM FULL TIME BENEFITS

• Paid Time Off – Earn up to four weeks in your first year
• Paid Holidays – 12 per year
• Health Insurance (with Free Dental and Vision)
• Health Reimbursement Account
• Health Insurance Buyout
• Voluntary Dental Insurance
• Voluntary Vision Insurance
• Voluntary Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA & DCA)
• Employer paid Life Insurance
• Employer paid Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
• Voluntary 403(b) with 5% Employer Match After One Year
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Requirements

Experience:

• Five years of experience working in finance or accounting, including work with the general ledger, A/R and A/P required. 
• Skilled in basic accounting, office machines and computer application / data entry and Excel.
• Accurate, detailed, dependable, organized, self-disciplined person with the ability to meet deadlines. 
• Ability to establish and maintain effective communication and working relationships with staff. 
• Ability to recognize problem areas and to communicate corrective action. 
• Ability to understand and carry out moderately complex oral and written instructions. 

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting. Education requirements may be substituted for equivalent in closely related education and work experience, to be determined by Chief Fiscal Officer.

License/Certification:

• Successful completion of criminal record check.
• Valid driver’s license with access to reliable transportation for required travel.