Accountant – Cost Reimbursement/Accounts Receivable - The Guild of St. Agnes

$1,000 Sign-on Bonus

The Guild of St. Agnes is the largest early education and care agency in Central MA with a mission to provide families with quality and affordable childcare in a safe and nurturing environment. Join our team where you will make a tremendous impact on children's lives, one that can have a lasting impression!

We are currently seeking an Accountant - Cost Reimbursement/Accounts Receivable to perform financial and administrative tasks to ensure accurate reimbursement rates from DEEC. This is a 40hr per week full-time hybrid position.

Essential Functions:

1. Participates in audit/reviews done by external organizations to protect the Company's interests.
2. Ensures audit impacts are calculated and accounted for while contesting disputed adjustments.
3. Monitors compliance with EEC regulations and company policies on reimbursement.
4. Communicates and works to resolve concerns.
5. Takes a major role in the completion of functional and special projects.
6. Possesses detailed working knowledge of all software applications and reports.
7. Conducts independent research accurately and efficiently.
8. Analyzes and reconciles data and to complete assigned cost reports and projects.
9. Develops industry, organizational and position knowledge and skills.
10. Stays current in job knowledge and EEC regulation changes
11. Other duties as assigned.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

1. Maintain the necessary financial and statistical data required for the preparation of CCFA cost reimbursement reports including but not limited to cost allocation, statistics, auditing, and payment data.
2. Coordinate and control interim reimbursements with EEC.
3. Plan, assign, and review the work of accounting staff and coordinate work activities around the cost reimbursement process.
4. Reconcile and determine accuracy of CCFA State billing and FAMLY Childcare management systems and correcting individual billing to Bill Payer accounts if applicable.
5. Create month-end processing reports in FAMLY and reconcile to general ledger accounts.
6. Post Stax credit card payments to FAMLY Bill Payer accounts and post corresponding deposits into Great Plains
7. Oversee collection of Bill Payer accounts ensuring payment reminders, term letters, collections are following EEC and Guild policies throughout the Centers and FCC.
8. Manage write offs and refunds to FAMLY accounts and corresponding GP general journal entries.

This individual will have obtained a Bachelor's Degree in fiscal management or accounting, knowledge of cost reimbursement procedures, preferably in Early Education and Care finance or accounting as well as proficiency in computerized accounting, database systems, Great Plains, and Excel; experience with database design and query writing preferred.

3-5 years related experience required

The Guild of St. Agnes offers an excellent benefits package including health and disability insurances, a 401k with up to 10% employer contribution, up to 4 weeks of vacation after one year, and more.

The Guild of St. Agnes is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to creating a diverse, inclusive environment for all employees