Finance Assistant

Company: Better Community Living Inc
Location: New Bedford
Posted on: May 7, 2022

Job Description:

20 hours per week- Monday through Friday 10:00AM to 2:00PMSummary/Objective: The Accounts Payable Specialist will be responsible for monitoring the outflow of capital for the organization.Essential FunctionsReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.ResponsibilitiesReceives and verifies expense reports; reconciles expense and other financial reports with account balances and other office records.Facilitates payment of vendors, which may include verification of federal ID numbers, reviewing purchase orders, and resolving discrepancies.Ensures outstanding obligations are credited upon payment, identifies discount opportunities, and issues purchase order amendments or stop-payment orders as needed.Assists with accounting records and ledgers by reconciling monthly statements and transactions.Records entry of, verifies documentation for, and distributes petty cash.Calculates and reports sales tax based on paid invoices.Process year end 1099'sMust exercise reasonable and professional discretion and independent judgement with respect to Better Community Living's personnel information, and must adhere at all times to BCL's Written Information Security Program.Other related duties as assignedWork Environment & Physical DemandsThis job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.This is a largely sedentary role; however, some filing is required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand on a stool as necessary.Occasional travel required.Required QualificationsHigh School Diploma required; Business or Accounting Degree preferredMust be at least 18 years of age and have a current, valid, US driver's license.Must be able to successfully pass a CORI check and a Driving Record Check.Knowledge of local, state and federal laws and regulations governing a DDS contracted agency preferredCertified Accounts Payable Professional (CAPP) certification preferredBlackbaud experience preferredProficient in Google Suite and/or Microsoft SuiteSalary: Commensurate with education and experienceBenefits: BCL offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition, and 401k and life insurance options for all eligible employees.Employment decisions will be based on the principles of equal opportunity. All personnel actions (recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, etc.) are administered without regard to any characteristic protected by state, federal or local law, assuming said characteristic does not interfere with the performance of essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations will be made for disabilities and religious beliefs. Please inform us of any necessary accommodations to the application process.

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