What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Assistant position at Latham Centers?
Now Hiring an Accounting Assistant – Full-Time!
At Latham Centers, a world-renowned leader in supporting individuals with complex special needs, including Prader-Willi syndrome, we’re looking for a dedicated Accounting Assistant to join our Business Office team. This role is responsible for handling HUD projects, auditing adult services client financials, processing accounts payable and receivable, and reconciling student accounts and donations. If you have experience in accounting and want to make a meaningful impact, apply today!
At Latham Centers, a world-renowned leader in supporting individuals with complex special needs, including Prader-Willi syndrome, we’re looking for a dedicated Accounting Assistant to join our Business Office team. This role is responsible for handling HUD projects, auditing adult services client financials, processing accounts payable and receivable, and reconciling student accounts and donations. If you have experience in accounting and want to make a meaningful impact, apply today!
Requirements:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Associate’s degree or Certificate in Accounting preferred
- 2 years of experience working in accounting required
- Knowledge and familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel spreadsheets, accounting software, and payroll
- Valid Driver’s License
Benefits:
- Generous 5 weeks of Paid Time Off
- Top-notch health plans (with Latham covering the first 75% of the deductible through an HRA)
- Tuition reimbursement for continuous learning
- Childcare reimbursement
- 403(b) Retirement fund match to secure your future (up to 5%!)
Latham may provide housing based on availability!
Key Responsibilities:
- Work with HUD, program staff, and client/guardians on filling various HUD requirements
- Process all HUD accounts payable, including bills received and regular payments
- Post and reconcile accounts payable in accounting software
- Follow up on any billing questions with vendors
- Oversee all aspects of the HUD projects (Res Rehab Housing and Eagle Point), including accounts payable, billing, client certifications, and file maintenance
- Monthly reconciliation of HUD bank accounts
- Prepare monthly HUD financials
- Reconcile student accounts to G/L and to program reports, investigating discrepancies monthly
- Review and reconcile monthly donations in G/L and fundraising platform
- Audit adult services client financials monthly
- Assist with budget and audit preparation, providing information as needed
- Assist with other Business Office functions, as needed
- Other related duties as assigned by the Director of Finance
- Provide support to Latham Business Office staff as directed
Latham Centers, Inc. (Latham) provides equal opportunity for all individuals served and employed. Latham does not discriminate based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, age, veteran status, or any other category protected under applicable law in treatment or employment at Latham, admission or access to Latham, or any other aspect of the programs and activities that Latham operates.
