Staff Accountant

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Full-time Regular Professional Lincoln, MA, US

Salary Range: $75,000.00 To $85,000.00 Annually

Mass Audubon is the largest nature-based conservation organization in New England. Founded in 1896 by two women who fought for the protection of birds, Mass Audubon carries on their legacy by focusing on the greatest challenges facing the environment today: the loss of biodiversity, inequitable access to nature, and climate change. With the help of our 160,000 members and supporters, we protect wildlife, conserve and restore resilient land, advocate for impactful environmental policies, offer nationally recognized education programs for adults and children, and provide endless opportunities to experience the outdoors at our wildlife sanctuaries.

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The Staff Accountant supports the day-to-day accounting operations of Mass Audubon by ensuring financial transactions are recorded accurately and timely. This position assists with accounts payable, account reconciliations, journal entries, month-end close activities, financial reporting, audit, and compliance with organizational policies and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).

• Prepare and enter journal entries in the financial system monthly.
• Perform monthly reconciliations of balance sheet and income statement accounts.
• Investigate and resolve accounting discrepancies and variances.
• Support monthly, quarterly and annual close processes to ensure timely and accurate reporting.
• Maintain supporting schedules and documentation for account balances.

• Record and reconcile cash receipts and deposits.
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations and resolve outstanding items.
• Reconcile investment activity and prepare related journal entries.
• Assist with accounts receivable tracking and collection efforts.

• Serve as back up to Accounts Receivable Clerk for review and processing of invoices, expense reimbursements and other accounting transactions.
• Ensure transactions are properly coded and supported by appropriate documentation.
• Assist staff with accounting questions, payment inquiries, and financial procedures.
• Support implementation and maintenance of accounting policies and procedures.

• Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation for annual financial statement audits.
• Assist with grant, tax and regulatory reporting requirements
• Support maintenance and documentation of internal controls.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies, accounting standard and applicable regulations.

• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, and automation within accounting processes.
• Assist with implementation of new financial systems and process improvements.
• Document accounting procedures and contribute to cross-training efforts.

• Support Financial Operations Manager and Senior Accountant with special projects as needed.
• Provide excellent customer service to Mass Audubon staff, volunteers and members of the public.

At Mass Audubon, our highest priority is finding the best candidate for the job. Research has shown that people of color and women are less likely to apply for jobs if they don’t believe they meet every one of the qualifications described in a job description. We encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our described qualifications or you have a less traditional…