Staff Accountant

THE LINCOLN CENTER FOR FAMILY AND YOUTH•Norristown, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth (“TLC”) is a human services nonprofit organization serving North Carolina, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Ohio, Vermont, New York, and Wisconsin. Founded in 1970 and incorporated in 1983, TLC is one of the region’s longest-serving nonprofit organizations, providing alternative education, coaching, and counseling services to public school students and their families. For more information, please visit https://TheLincolnCenter.com.

Requirements

Minimum of 3 years of experience in accounting and/or billing/accounts receivable.
Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Sage Intacct) and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
Knowledge of HIPAA, FMLA, and employee benefit laws and regulations.
Strong analytical, time management, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to handle sensitive information with a high degree of confidentiality and integrity.
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license is preferred.
Familiarity with HRIS systems and benefit platforms (e.g., Paycom) is a plus.

Responsibilities

Prepare and maintain general ledger entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes.
Perform detailed variance analysis to support financial reporting and decision-making.
Support the preparation of financial statements in compliance with GAAP/IFRS.
Assist in accounts payable/receivable functions, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
Monitor fixed assets, depreciation schedules, and capital expenditure tracking.
Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and regulatory requirements.
Assist external auditors with documentation and audit requests.
Support budgeting and forecasting activities through data collection and analysis.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve discrepancies and improve processes.
Prepare and process accurate invoices for services provided by TLC programs.
Track payments, monitor aging accounts, and ensure timely collections.
Follow up on outstanding balances with internal departments, external clients, and funders.
Reconcile billing discrepancies and resolve invoicing issues promptly.
Maintain accurate records of billing, receipts, adjustments, and financial transactions using accounting software.
Generate and analyze monthly accounts receivable (AR) aging reports and provide updates to leadership.
Apply accounting principles to support financial reconciliation, reporting, and audit preparation.
Process and verify the accuracy of benefit-related invoices and coordinate with payroll for appropriate deductions.
Support documentation and compliance for year-end audits and financial reviews.
Assist in the enrollment, termination, and maintenance of employee benefit plans (medical, dental, vision, FSA, HSA, life insurance, disability, etc.).
Serve as a liaison between employees and benefit providers to resolve claims or coverage issues.
Educate staff on available benefits and assist during open enrollment periods.
Maintain up-to-date employee benefit records and ensure data integrity in HRIS systems.
Process benefit invoices, verify accuracy, and coordinate with payroll for deductions.
Support HR team with compliance reporting (ACA, COBRA, ERISA, etc.).
Process and track short-term disability, long-term disability, FMLA, and other leave claims.
Communicate with employees, managers, and providers regarding claim status and documentation.
Ensure compliance with federal and state leave laws and internal policies.
Maintain confidential medical documentation in secure files.