Finance Bookkeeper

Position Title: Staff Accountant- Business Office/ SL Individual Finance Bookkeeper

Qualifications:

• Be at least 21 years of age with an Associates Degree in accounting or related degree with a major focus in Accounting required.
• Experience with QuickBooks and Microsoft Excel.
• Minimum of 3-years work experience in accounting or bookkeeping for a profit or non-profit business.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Good written and spoken communication skills.
• Knowledge of computerized accounting programs necessary.
• File application, a letter of interest, at least 2 work references, 1 personal reference and current health form signed within 60 days.
• Acceptable background & license checks performed by Horizons.

Essential Functions:

• Acts in accordance with Horizons’ values and beliefs as reflected in its Mission and Vision.
• Demonstrates timely arrival to work.
• Possesses ability to understand and follow all Agency policies and procedures.
• Must be able to lift 20 pounds, use the phone to communicate and exit the building in a crisis.

• Team Player. Able to work cohesively with co-workers and managers or directors of service programs.
• Communicate in a timely and professional manner.
• Complete all tasks in a timely and accurate manner.

Primary Responsibilities:

Supported Living Individual Finance Bookkeeper

• Process and reconcile all financial activity for each of Horizons’ Supported Living residents through QuickBooks, recording transactions on a daily basis.
• Process all daily/monthly transactions through “PEX” for each Supported Living house and resident’s account.
• Store and maintain all electronic documents related to the residents’ monthly Individual Finances.
• Assist with processing applications and re-applications for residents’ entitlements.
• Maintain knowledge of each resident’s specific individual financial needs and procedures as outlined by their IP.
• Strictly follow all due dates.
• Work closely with the Supported Living Director, Associate Directors, and House Coordinators regarding resident’s finances.
• Maintain knowledge of Excel, QuickBooks and PEX systems as they relate to the processes of Individual Finances.
• Review work to ensure accuracy of Individual’s Monthly Finances. 
• Work independently, following all procedures.
• Assist the Supported Living team upon request as it relates to Individual Finances.

Staff Accountant

• Complete monthly PEX data entry & reconciliation into Blackbaud as it relates to both Accounts Payable and Individual Finances.
• Complete daily & monthly Accounts Payable tasks as assigned.
• Complete daily & monthly Accounts Receivable tasks as assigned.
• Work within the Business Office providing all areas of Customer Service upon request.

• Assist with maintaining camper balances during the summer months in the Trading Post/Camp Brain System. Work camp intake days on 4 Sundays during summer months and work as requested in the camp Trading Post on weekdays.
• Assist in gathering information for State and Federal audits.
• Perform tasks for the Director of Finance and Executive team members.

Benefits:

• Competitive hourly wage starting at $24.00 per hour

Full-Time Benefits include:

• 401K eligibility with a 4% employer match
• Health, Dental, Vision, Pet, and Voluntary Life Insurance
• Short-term Disability and Life Insurance

About Horizons:

Horizons has been offering support to individuals with developmental disabilities and other special needs for nearly 40 years. Founded as a summer camp, Horizons has since expanded to offer year-round opportunities through Supported Employment & Options, Supported Living, and Educational Support Services. Today, the organization supports nearly 1,700 people annually by focusing on each person’s capacity and talents while responding to the changing needs of families, individuals, and the community. We expect more than what others think is possible.

Learn more at our website – www.horizonsct.org

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