The Youth Counselor
About The Village:The Village was one of the first agencies in thecountry to provide homes for neglected children. Today, we continue toachieve our mission “to build a community of strong, healthy familieswho protect and nurture children” by providing a full range ofbehavioral health, early childhood and youth development, substanceuse treatment and support services for children, adults and familiesin the Greater Hartford, Connecticut region.
Named a Connecticut Top Workplace for five consecutive yearswithnationaldistinction for workplace culture and diversity, equityand inclusion practices, you can be sure you’re joining anorganization that’s just as committed to your success as we are tothose we serve.
Starting salary $75,000 commensurate with experience
JOB SUMMARY
The Accounting Lead plays a key role within the Finance team,supporting the Assistant Controller in overseeing daily accountingoperations. This position is responsible for maintaining the generalledger, preparing financial statements, and ensuring accuracy andcompliance across financial processes.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Coordinates and participates in month-end and year-end closeprocesses, including banking activities, expense reviews, journalentries, account reconciliations, and preparation of accuratefinancial statements.
Oversees the administration of the chart of accounts and keyfinancial documents, including the balance sheet, income statement,and cash flow statement.
Contributes to the design and documentation of automated workflowsand financial reporting systems.
Leads the development and implementation of business processes andpolicies to strengthen internal controls.
Supports the preparation of monthly and annual financialstatements, audits, and compliance or tax filings.
Monitors and provides oversight of organizational expenses.
Collaborates with cross-functional teams within Finance and acrossthe organization.
Perform additional duties as assigned by management.
Experience and Skills
EDUCATION Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field required. EXPERIENCE Experience in accounting or finance field, non-profit preferred. Proficiency in Excel, including pivot tables and v lookups. Able to function independently while operating effectively withina team environment. Demonstrated ability to handle complex and multiple tasksprofessionally and efficiently. Ability to work under deadlines. Highly proficient interpersonal and communication skills. Exhibits a high level of professionalism, leadership, creativeproblem-solving, diplomacy, negotiation, and sales skills, and theability to manage complex projects with minimal supervision. Cultural competency to work with diverse student and/or employee population. As a Village employee, you should feel confident that your healthand well-being is one of our highest priorities. We offer eligible employees and their dependentscomprehensive, flexible benefits. https://thevillage.org/careers/our-benefits/
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EDUCATION Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field required. EXPERIENCE Experience in accounting or finance field, non-profit preferred. Proficiency in Excel, including pivot tables and v lookups. Able to function independently while operating effectively withina team environment. Demonstrated ability to handle complex and multiple tasksprofessionally and efficiently. Ability to work under deadlines. Highly proficient interpersonal and communication skills. Exhibits a high level of professionalism, leadership, creativeproblem-solving, diplomacy, negotiation, and sales skills, and theability to manage complex projects with minimal supervision. Cultural competency to work with diverse student and/or employee population. As a Village employee, you should feel confident that your healthand well-being is one of our highest priorities. We offer eligible employees and their dependentscomprehensive, flexible benefits. https://thevillage.org/careers/our-benefits/
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