Staff Accountant

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Job Type:
Full-time

Job Location:

Huntington, IN

Starting Pay: $43,680-$54,433

Hours:

Mon-Fri 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM (40 hrs.)

As a Staff Accountant at Pathfinder, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and efficiency of our financial operations. Working closely with the Controller and CFO, this position supports month‑end close, reconciliations, and reporting that allow our mission‑driven programs to thrive. This is an ideal role for someone who values precision, collaboration, and continuous improvement while contributing to work that truly makes a difference.

• Prepare and post general ledger journal entries, including month‑end and adjusting entries.
• Complete bank reconciliations for multiple accounts and record associated entries.
• Review, monitor, and reconcile balance sheet accounts to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Assist with year‑end financial audits and internal/external audit requests.
• Identify discrepancies, investigate variances, and report concerns to the Controller or CFO.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, accounting standards, and best practices.
• Serve as backup support for Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Medicaid Billing, and daily banking tasks as needed.
• Partner with accounting team members to meet deadlines and department goals.
• Contribute ideas to improve processes, documentation, and efficiencies.
• Ensure financial accuracy that supports Pathfinder’s programs and services.
• Strengthen organizational decision‑making through reliable and timely reporting.
• Support auditors, leadership, and teams with clear, dependable financial data.
• Contribute to operational efficiencies that allow more resources to be directed toward the people we serve.
• Uphold financial integrity in a mission‑driven, people‑first organization.

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; associate degree with relevant experience considered.
• A minimum of three years’ experience in accounting preferred.
• Experience with accounting on computer systems.
• Ability to develop and deliver accurate data for review or presentation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products and accounting software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to speak, hear, and read the English language.

• Competitive Pay & Paid Training – Earn while you learn with comprehensive training.
• Paid Time Off & Holidays – Maintain a healthy work‑life balance with PTO and paid holidays.
• Comprehensive Insurance Coverage – Medical, Dental, and Vision plans to support your well‑being.
• Employer‑Paid Coverage – Free Basic Life Insurance, Short‑Term Disability (STD), and Long‑Term Disability (LTD).
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match – Plan for your future with a generous retirement savings plan and employer contributions.
• Tuition Reimbursement – Invest in your future with financial assistance for continued education.
• Professional Development & Training – Enhance your skills and career through learning opportunities.
• Person‑Centred Thinking Training – Gain valuable insights into individualized care and service.
• Wellness Platform Incentives – Earn rewards for prioritizing your health and well‑being.
• Financial Wellness Platform – Access earned wages before payday for added financial flexibility.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Free, confidential support sessions for employees and their immediate household members.
• Free Pathfinder Kids Clinic – Providing childcare for children in the community with minor illnesses.
• Exclusive Discounts – Save with special offers, including Verizon Wireless Discount, YMCA Discount.

Pathfinder’s mission is to strengthen communities by enabling people with disabilities or economic challenges to achieve autonomy, inclusion, and stability.

Pathfinder Values:
People First – Integrity – Contribution – Growth – Empowerment