Finance Associate

Spectrum Youth and Family Services•Burlington, VT

8h•$55,000 - $60,000•Onsite

About The Position

Spectrum Youth & Family Services is looking for a Finance Associate to join their team in Burlington. This role will handle key day-to-day accounting functions, including accounts payable, payroll processing, cash receipts, and bookkeeping. The Finance Associate will also support the Chief Financial Officer and Senior Finance Associate in preparing monthly financial statements. This is a full-time position with a salary range of $55,000–$60,000.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, preferred
Minimum 2 years of recent, relevant work experience including posting to general ledger, use of integrated accounting software, spreadsheet analysis, accounts payable, and accounts receivable processing.
Excel and Word proficiency required
Experience with non-profit accounting a plus
Experience with Blackbaud Financial Edge accounting software is a plus
Self-starter with the ability to work independently as well as part of a team
Strong organizational, record-keeping and fiscal monitoring skills
Ability to communicate effectively in writing and in person
Ability to organize work and manage time to accomplish tasks and meet deadlines, including the ability to adapt to changing priorities
Attention to detail and accuracy, strong analytic skills

Nice To Haves

Experience with non-profit accounting a plus
Experience with Blackbaud Financial Edge accounting software is a plus

Responsibilities

Prepare account analyses for balance sheet and P&L accounts
Perform account reconciliations in conjunction with monthly close
Prepare and post journal entries to general ledger
Receive invoices, determine source of approval and code invoices for correct GL account
Obtain necessary approvals for all invoices and expense reimbursement requests
Verify mathematical accuracy of invoices and expense reimbursement requests
Enter invoices for payment into financial software
Create and distribute checks for approved payments
File invoices and related documentation by vendor
Reconcile vendor statements and resolve all differences
Deposit cash and checks from Development and various programs and post to financial software
Reconcile credit card transactions monthly and post to financial software
Post bank ACH deposits
Assist with bi-weekly payroll processing and submission in collaboration with Human Resources, ensuring compliance with organizational policies and payroll regulations
Prepare and post bi-weekly payroll entries
Maintain monthly parking passes
Maintain petty cash
Oversee leases and rent payments for youth living in residential housing
Assist with special reports, program invoices, data collection and analysis as requested
Prepare year end 1099 forms
Support annual audit
State and Federal Grant billing
Other duties as assigned