Senior Accountant

Community Resources for Justice
Location: Boston, MA, USA
Req Number: Req #512
Date Posted: Monday, September 9, 2024

Community Resources for Justice (CRJ) is a unique, 145-year-old nonprofit organization that provides direct care as well as research and consulting services within the areas of the Mental Health, Criminal Justice, and Public Policy fields. Our four divisions, Social Justice Services, Community Strategies, Behavioral Health, and the Crime and Justice Institute are recognized for their effectiveness and contributions to this important work.

CRJ offers competitive pay and excellent benefits which include:

• Flexible Scheduling
• 401k with company match
• Tuition Reimbursement/Remission
• Paid Time Off (Vacation/Sick)
• Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA/HRA
• Referral Bonus Programs
• Employee perks, and much more!

Summary
The Senior Accountant is responsible for ensuring proper accounting policies and principles are followed in accordance with GAAP. This role participates in and oversees the organization’s day to day accounting operations, is responsible for month and year end close activity, trains and motivates accounting staff members and ensures that the department operates efficiently without sacrificing accuracy. The Senior Accountant also provides technical knowledge surrounding non-profit revenue recognition and procedures related to federal/state contracts and grants, cost accounting and Uniform Guidelines
Essential Duties, Responsibilities and Expectations
The essential functions are representative, but not all-inclusive, of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform this job:

Provide day-to-day accounting and finance support across the full range of accounting activities. Supervise accounting work and prepare/review/approve accounting data entered by accounting team members

Fully understand the activity for the organizations divisions and services lines and the related month end accounting processes

Ensure financial systems and procedures are in place and implemented to support effective program implementation and clean audits

Ensure CRJ staff understand financial controls by using efficient processes and procedures; communicate and train staff as necessary

Support the Accounting Manager with overseeing all accounts, ledgers and reporting systems to ensure compliance with appropriate GAAP standards and regulatory requirements

Support the Accounting Manager with the timely completion of the month-end by overseeing and preparing accruals, reconciliations and schedules for all balance sheet and profit and loss accounts, ensuring accounts are accurately stated, reconciled to the general ledger and that account details have proper back-up

Maintain the fixed asset, leases, and other current assets/liability schedules.

Support various A/R functions with efficiencies and software integration

Support various A/P functions with efficiencies and lease standards

Support the Client Specialist team in software integration, processing, reconciliations and internal controls relevant to client transactions

Provides technical knowledge surrounding non-profit revenue recognition and procedures related to federal/state contracts and grants, cost accounting and Uniform Guidelines

Assist in the preparation, review and compilation of financial schedules for Uniform Guidance (UG), financial statement and other audits, 990, Uniform Financial Reporting (UFR), 3ABC and other reports as necessary

Provide year end audit support for various PBCs

Work on other projects as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in accounting from an accredited college (CPA certification a plus)

Three to five years of progressive accounting experience

Strong knowledge of GAAP, accounting principles and financial reporting

Not for Profit and/or grant accounting and regulations experience a plus

Demonstrated time management, problem-solving and attention to detail

Able to meet deadlines, without sacrifice of detail or accuracy

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and accounting software (experience in NetSuite is a plus)

Commitment to CRJ’s mission and values and an ability to model those values in relationship with colleagues and partners

Exposure to Federal form 990, MA Form PC, MA 3ABC and MA Uniform Financial report a plus

Ability to flex work schedule required to meet deadlines beyond routine workflow.

About Us
Community Strategies (CS) supports adults with developmental or intellectual disabilities through specialized services that include Day Programs, Shared Living arrangements with providers, as well as over forty community-based group homes. Social Justice Services (SJS), supports those leaving incarceration to make positive, sustainable life transitions through residential and non-residential programs. Behavioral Health (BH) has worked to break cycles of violence, crime, and incarceration by providing client-centered interventions and support services to empower and strengthen individuals, families, and communities. BH provides domestic violence treatment and education, community reentry services, mentoring programs, and intensive outpatient programs. The Crime and Justice Institute (CJI) is a non-profit organization working at the local, state, and national level to improve public safety and the delivery of justice. CJI provides technical assistance, research, and other services to improve outcomes in policing, the corrections system, pre-trial, re-entry, community supervision, and juvenile justice.
CRJ’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)

Our vision is to be an organization that demonstrates its commitment to eradicating systemic racism and other forms of oppression. We will hold each other accountable in addressing the norms and practices that advantage few and harm many.

CRJ provides Equal Employment Opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. CRJ complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every state in which CRJ has locations.
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