Accounting Coordinator

Accounting Coordinator

$22.00-$24.00 per hour

Full Time/ Hourly

People, Incorporated is a human service Agency serving the Southcoast community, including the Greater Fall River, New Bedford, and Taunton areas. As a partnership of specialized, integrated programs, we provide unique opportunities to people with life challenges. Since our inception in 1968, we have been one of the largest providers of supports and services to people of all abilities in the community. Let People, Incorporated be Your Path to Opportunity!

People Incorporated is looking for a detail oriented Accounting Coordinator to work in support of the management and and business operations of the Agency in collaboration with all Agency programs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Post cash receipts, cash disbursements, and accounts payable batches.
• Prepare and submit monthly billing for programs, including unit-rate programs.
• Process payment applications in electronic accounts receivable system.
• Prepare daily cash analysis and monthly bank reconciliations.
• Prepare and enter standard monthly journal entries.
• Prepare reports and/or account analysis as needed, such as overtime reports.
• Reconcile approved purchase orders with vendor invoices.
• Code vendor invoices as to expense account and department and prepare payment vouchers.
• Enter payment vouchers into electronic accounts payable system on daily basis.
• Generate check preview report for review, and print and remit accounts payable checks weekly.
• Prepare direct disbursement checks as needed.
• Control petty cash disbursements for all divisions.
• Enter bank deposits and electronic cash receipts daily into the electronic cash manager system.
• Process client food stamp payments monthly.
• Support payroll function.
• Maintain alphabetical vendor files.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Vice President and CFO
• Participate in all staff meetings and required training sessions, including in-service training, as scheduled.
• Maintain all program and Agency-required trainings.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree and three years’ experience in accounting and/or payroll or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Skill in performing full-charge bookkeeping/accounting functions.
• Payroll experience preferred but not required.
• Knowledge and experience with Windows-based general ledger software, Excel, and Word.
• Ability to communicate and work with others.
• A qualifying criminal background check, driving record, and a valid driver’s license are required.

Why join our Team?

Come work in a rewarding and creative environment that encourages growth, collaboration and community involvement that is exploding with opportunities.

At People Incorporated, you will find a path to endless opportunities and a rewarding career! We offer a supportive work environment, Employee Recognition Program, Professional Development, opportunities for growth as well as industry-leading wages and a comprehensive benefit package that includes:

**For employees working in benefit eligible positions only**

Available Benefits:

• 4 weeks accrued paid time off
• 11 paid holidays annually
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 403(b) savings plan
• Wellness Activities and initiatives
• Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Account
• FREE Life and Long-term Disability Insurance
• Short-term Disability Insurance
• Select discounts through LifeMart (i.e., Discount movie and theme park tickets, savings on T-Mobile)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Fitness Center on Site
• Discounts on Auto, Home and Renters Insurance
• Free Financial Planning/Analysis

Professional Developmental:

• Tuition Assistance Program
• Financial support with monthly student loan payments
• Scholarship Opportunities
• Degree Completion Incentive

Join us! #peoplewithapurpose

People Incorporated is committed to an inclusive and diverse work environment. We are a proud equal opportunity employer that welcomes and strongly encourages all races, religions, nationalities, genders, the LGTBQIA+ community, and people with disabilities to apply. Our ability to attract and retain a talented and dedicated workforce that reflects the diverse backgrounds of those we serve is what drives our Agency’s success. We continue to promote