Meals on Wheels of the Greater Lehigh Valley is hiring: Accountant in Allentown

Join Meals on Wheels of the Greater Lehigh Valley as a Full-Time Accountant and be at the forefront of driving meaningful change within our community. Located in Allentown, PA, this onsite position allows you to work closely with a dedicated team that focuses on delivering supportive services to those in need. Your contributions will play a pivotal role in ensuring our operations run smoothly and efficiently, directly impacting the lives of our clients.

This role is particularly exciting for those who are innovative problem solvers, as you’ll have the opportunity to streamline financial processes and enhance our mission. Collaborate with like-minded professionals in a customer-focused environment that values empathy and integrity. Your expertise will help us forge a better future for our community.

You can enjoy great benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Competitive Salary, Paid Time Off, Communication, Invoicing, QuickBooks, Reconciling, Collaboration, Teamwork, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Data Entry, and Scheduling. We invite you to be part of a forward-thinking organization that is truly making a difference.

Delivering meals to homebound clients for over 53 years.

As a Full-Time Accountant at Meals on Wheels of the Greater Lehigh Valley, you will play a crucial role in supporting the Director of Finance on a daily basis. Your primary responsibilities will include overseeing Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable, with a focus on billing third parties and managing private pay billing processes. You will also assist with General Ledger account reconciliation, journal entries, and the preparation of financial statements.

Additionally, you will maintain records of grants and fundraising expenses, log revenue and payments, and oversee third-party contracts. Preparing for yearly audits and submitting various reports as requested by the Director of Finance will also fall under your purview. You will perform administrative tasks such as copying, scanning, and filing fiscal documents, and work on other projects as necessary while adhering to safety policies and protocols.

This position requires flexibility and a commitment to excellence in all financial operations.

To excel as a Full-Time Accountant at Meals on Wheels of the Greater Lehigh Valley, candidates must possess a degree in Accounting, Business, or a related field, coupled with at least two years of relevant experience. Proficiency in QuickBooks and other software, including Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook, is essential for effective data entry, reconciliation, and reporting. Strong organizational and problem-solving skills are critical, allowing you to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively. The ideal candidate will work both independently and collaboratively as a proactive team player. Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills are necessary for interpreting financial documents and interacting with colleagues at various levels.

Additionally, a commitment to maintaining confidentiality and an ability to think creatively to identify and solve problems will enhance your success in this role. Finally, reliable transportation to the Allentown, PA location is required for this onsite position.

Knowledge and skills required for the position are:

• 1. Degree in Accounting
• Business
• or related field – Bachelors or Associate; and two or more years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2. Proficient in Quick Books and personal computer skills including Excel spreadsheets
• electronic mail
• record keeping
• data entry
• reconciliation and reporting. Regularly uses Quick Books
• Microsoft Excel
• Word and Outlook as well as Billing software.
• 3. Comfortable and effective in working with software programs
• including entering data
• validating and reconciling data and pulling reports.
• 4. Strong organization and problem-solving skills
• including the ability to prioritize and organize tasks
• handle multiple tasks and/or projects simultaneously
• prioritize
• and delegate assignments.
• 5. Ability to work both independently without close oversight
• but also function as a team player who will take initiative
• and manage multiple tasks and projects concurrently
• 6. Excellent interpersonal
• written
• and oral communication skills; ability to interpret and understand reports
• invoices and other financial documents.
• 7. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written
• verbal
• diagram
• or schedule form and also the ability to document and update procedures and processes.
• 8. Ability to maintain the confidentiality of agency
• and client
• information.
• 9. Ability to effectively work with colleagues at various levels
• contribute to a harmonious work atmosphere
• display interest in assisting other employees.
• 10. Proactive and creative thinker. Ability to identify problems
• define central issues
• evaluate options and propose innovative solutions.
• 11. Ability to get to/from work location.

If you have these qualities and meet the basic job requirements, we'd love to have you on our team. Apply now using our online application!