Junior Accountant

At JEVS Human Services, we believe in giving people possibilities-opportunities to be self-sufficient and satisfied. Each year we serve nearly 16,000 individuals, supporting their goals for education, employment, and independence.

The Jr Accountant/Fiscal Account Liaison will administer and execute contract and invoice processing which includes: accounting for contract expenses, reconciling contract accounts with the General Ledger, preparing draw documents for funding providers, monitoring budgets and ensuring compliance with funding regulations, while also making adjustments to contracts as necessary.

This role is hybrid, at least 3 days onsite required weekly. Note that depending on the needs of the program, the number of days could fluctuate from 3 to 5 days a week on site.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare contracts in compliance with applicable guidelines.

• Review and monitor budgets and contracts for accuracy and adherence to policies and procedures.

• Process invoices for payments by reviewing financial support documentation to ensure completeness and accuracy.

• Generate invoice for reimbursement from the funding agency.

• Research, analyze, and resolve invoicing issues in coordination with providers and internal departments.

• Execute timely and accurate month-end close functions and prepare monthly, quarterly, and year-end reports as needed.

• Maintain an organized filing system for provider invoices, payments, contracts, modifications, reports and other relevant paperwork.

• Attend team related meetings to ensure regular communication and coordination within JEVS whenever needed.

• Collaborate with contracted youth providers to ensure their comprehension and readiness to meet fiscal contract requirements.

• Perform other job-related duties as assigned and support other team members as capacity allows.

Experience, Skills and Qualifications:

• Ability to interact effectively with all levels of management, the public and other government agencies.

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related area of study. Work experience may be considered in lieu of college degree.

• Minimum of 2 years related work experience in accounting/finance including familiarity with general ledger systems.

• Proficiency working in Microsoft 365 Office Suite. (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams.)

• Flexibility to work additional days on site when needed.

What's in it for you:

• 401(k), with company match

• Tuition assistance: Available to all employees with at least one year of service, for those enrolled in job-related, accredited, degree or certificate level courses

• Health, Dental, and Vision coverage

• Ample paid vacation and sick time

• 10-12 paid holidays per year

• Pre-tax commuter benefits

• Continuing education, professional development opportunities, retreats, and training

• Annual holiday party and office outings

• Wellness workshops and activities and access to the Employee Assistance Program

• Dress-down Fridays

• Employee referral bonus

• Reimbursement of eligible mileage and travel expenses

The base pay for this position ranges from $52,000 to $65,000 and will vary based on factors such as skills and experience. Base pay is one part of the Total Compensation that JEVS Human Services provides to recognize employees for their work. JEVS provides competitive Benefits; we believe that benefits should support you at work and at home. Please visit the benefits page of our careers site for more details.

At JEVS, we are committed to ensuring all our employees feel included, valued, appreciated and free to be who they are at work. We cultivate a culture where differences are valued, and we are putting resources and attention towards improving employee engagement, retention, and promotion of our talented staff.

Diversity, inclusion, and equity are core principles that guide how we cultivate leaders, build our teams, and create an environment that is the right fit for JEVS Human Services' employees, our community partners, and the individuals we serve.

For more information about what it's like to be a part of the JEVS team, visit our careers page at https://www.jevshumanservices.org/careers/

Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply; reasonable accommodations will be provided. Please contact your recruiter if you are in need of an accommodation during the interview process.

JEVS Human Services is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities. The Agency will not engage in or tolerate unlawful discrimination (including any form of unlawful harassment) on account of a person's gender, gender identity, age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual preference or orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, disability, or membership in any other protected group. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply; reasonable accommodations will be provided.