Creative Financial Staffing (CFS) is hiring: Accountant in North Adams

Job Details

Job Title: Accountant

Location: Pittsfield, MA

Schedule: Full-Time | Weekdays, 1st Shift

Pay Rate: $28.20 – $28.21 per hour

Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented Accountant to join our Finance team. This position plays a key role in managing residential billing, subsidy administration, and accounts receivable, while supporting general accounting operations. The ideal candidate will ensure timely and accurate processing of client charges and payments, maintain up-to-date financial records, and contribute to reconciliation and reporting efforts. This role also provides cross-functional support to the Finance and Administration teams, helping maintain compliance with all applicable regulations and standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Residential Billing & Subsidy Management: Manage billing for client care charges, rent advances, and lease subsidy payments related to transitional and permanent housing programs; handle all finance tasks related to lease subsidy agreements, including client invoicing, landlord payments, and income-based rent adjustments; maintain accurate monthly residential billing rosters; ensure annual updates for Group Living Environment (GLE) clients, including Social Security adjustments and agreement renewals.
• Accounts Receivable: Track and record payments for contracts, grants, third-party payers, and other receipts; post daily deposits and monitor outstanding deposits; reconcile client accounts receivable.
• Payment Processing & Reconciliation: Generate client invoices for programs including Community First Choice (CFC), rent, and housing initiatives; apply payments made via cash, check, credit card, or electronic funds transfer (EFT); reconcile deposits and debits to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• General Ledger & Accounting Support: Prepare journal entries and assist with month-end close activities; support general accounting tasks, including accounts payable and state contract billing; assist with budgeting, contracting, and related financial analysis and documentation.
• Team Collaboration & Administrative Support: Provide cross-coverage for key finance functions including AP, cash receipts, and payment applications; collaborate with the Controller and finance team to develop solutions for fiscal challenges and support ongoing projects; recommend process improvements and maintain best practices within the finance function.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field preferred
• Associate’s degree with significant relevant experience will be considered
• Prior experience in nonprofit, healthcare, or residential billing environments is a plus
• 2–3 years of hands-on accounting or accounts receivable experience strongly preferred
• Familiarity with contract billing processes is beneficial
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and other Microsoft Office tools
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Excellent communication and customer service abilities
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Company & Culture

Join our dedicated Finance team and help support a mission-driven organization with your accounting expertise.

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