Senior Accountant

Job Title: Senior Accountant

Location: Hybrid – Waltham

Position Type: Full-time

Summary of position:

The Baker Center for Children and Families (also known as Judge Baker Children's Center), promotes the best possible mental health of children and families through the integration of research, intervention, training, and policy.

The Senior Accountant is responsible for managing the day-to-day fiscal operations of The Baker Center for Children and Families (TBC) and with the Director of Finance drives TBC’s financial strategy and planning. The Senior Accountant will coordinate and execute monthly financial transactions and activities. The Senior Accountant prepares regular financial reports and assists the Director of Finance in the annual financial audit, budget process, and 990 tax return preparation.

What’s in it for me?

• Gain experience and further your career in a highly regarded, reputable organization.
• Work in a supportive, collegial, and collaborative atmosphere.
• Mentorship and supervision to support in your professional growth.

Essential duties:

• Responsible for the timely and accurate monthly financial reporting to all Program Directors and Senior Leadership. Educating and assisting their understanding of these reports and programs.
• Assists the Director of Finance in the annual audit engagement with our audit firm which includes the financial audit, federal single audit, UFR, 403(b) pension audit, and tax return filings (Form 990, 990-T, Form PC, and Form 5500’s).
• Assists the Director of Finance in planning and forecasting activities with program directors to achieve division and enterprise goals.
• Partners with the Director of Finance as the team lead in the annual budgeting process and responsible for the maintenance and integrity of the budget workbooks. Leads the administration of the annual budget planning timeline and deliverables.
• Provides the Director of Finance core reporting that is foundational in the preparation of the annual audited financial statements.
• Maintains the MIP accounting system.
• Supports program and administrative staff with ad hoc analysis and reporting requirements.
• Supports the Accounting team in their duties managing cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, and invoicing.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree with a major in Accounting, Finance, or related business area.

Experience:

• 3-6 years of not-for-profit accounting experience
• General Ledger, Billing, and Payroll experience
• Advanced level Excel skills required.
• Commonwealth of Massachusetts contract experience.
• Solid proficiency in Microsoft Office, MIP Fund Accounting, and other financial planning software.
• UFR experience is highly desirable.
• Working knowledge of GAAP principles.

Training:

• Familiarity with payroll/HRIS systems.

Logistics

EXEMPT/NON-EXEMPT: Exempt

FULL-TIME/PART-TIME: Full-time

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION: Senior Accountant

SALARY: $80,000-$85,000/annually

OPEN DATE: 7/1/24

SCHEDULE (provide schedule, location): Full-time, Hybrid, Waltham

Benefits

We offer Medical (Blue Cross/Blue Shield), Dental and Vision options; 50% discount on monthly MBTA passes, immediate enrollment into retirement, with company contribution (4%) and match up to (4%) after 2 years of employment. We offer opportunities to get involved in various department/organization improvement committees and activities. For a full list of benefits please visit our website at bakercenter.org/benefits

Diverse and multilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions or any other characteristic protected by law.