[ref. b06492002] Accounting Specialist

We are offering an opportunity for an Accounting Specialist to join our team in the non-profit industry based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Your role will focus on ensuring the financial health of the organization through accurate accounting submissions, managing a budget sourced from government grants and private funding, and complying with financial regulations.

Responsibilities:

• Align and administer financial resources towards organizational goals
• Manage and oversee the annual budget
• Ensure effective financial management within the organization
• Process and maintain accurate accounting records
• Ensure compliance with all financial regulations
• Utilize accounting software such as QuickBooks for financial transactions
• Handle accounts payable and receivable, as well as invoice processing
• Perform account reconciliation tasks diligently
• Utilize Microsoft Excel for data entry and billing processes
• Collaborate with a dynamic finance team to achieve organizational goals. • Must possess a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Proven experience as an Accounting Specialist or similar role in the non-profit sector
• Proficiency in account reconciliation processes and procedures
• Experience in managing accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR)
• Familiarity with billing procedures and data entry tasks
• Skills in invoice processing and maintaining accurate financial records
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel for handling and analyzing data
• Experience in using QuickBooks or similar accounting software
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Must have strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality of sensitive financial information.