MHA (Mental Health Association)
About MHA
MHA – Mental Health Association is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping people live their best life. We provide a wide range of services across Western Massachusetts, including outpatient therapy, substance use recovery, supports for individuals with developmental disabilities or brain injuries, and residential and housing programs. MHA serves individuals impacted by mental illness, substance use, developmental disabilities, brain injuries, and homelessness. Our mission is rooted in inclusion, dignity, and empowering people to lead fulfilling, independent lives.
Position Summary The Accountant at the Fiscal Department performs a variety of duties to update and maintain corporate administrative and accounting records. Duties include: preparing and entering weekly deposits for multiple companies, obtaining and sending necessary documentation and reports to and from programs/divisions, preparing and posting monthly contract billings, maintaining audit schedules, reviewing accounting transactions to ensure accuracy of information, assisting program or other staff on Fiscal inquiries, and other similar duties primarily to support the administrative and financial systems of the organization. This is a full‑time, on‑site position based at our corporate office in Chicopee, MA.
Pay Rate:
$24 an hour
Open Shift:
Monday through Friday 9am-5pm (40h)
Key Responsibilities
Prepare, review, and post monthly billings to agencies; ensure all required documentation is accurate and submitted on time.
Process weekly deposits, update client ledgers, and record Vendor Web (EFT) payments to corresponding contract invoices.
Review program vacancy and hospitalization data for accuracy and completeness.
Provide monthly budget reports to programs and assist with inquiries on reported figures.
Reconcile general ledger accounts, prepare journal entries, and support monthly closings and year‑end audits.
Assist with annual reporting, including Unclaimed Property, 1099s, ABC, and year‑end filings (990, PC, UFR, statistical reports).
Scan and distribute required documentation, respond to information requests, and perform account analysis as needed.
Support special projects, audit preparation, and serve as backup for Fiscal staff when required.
Equal Opportunity Statement The Mental Health Association is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in a related field or three years of relevant work experience preferred.
Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), bookkeeping, and accounting cycle procedures.
Strong organizational, communication, and computer skills.
Proficient in Excel, MS Word, Blackbaud, and Peachtree.
Ability to perform and verify accurate computations, compile statistical data, and prepare reports.
Able to work effectively under time constraints and manage multiple priorities.
Attention to detail with strong visual acuity for reviewing written and computer data.
Manual dexterity and coordination required for operating standard office equipment.
Benefits
Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
Retirement Plan (403B, IRA)
Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
Long Term Disability
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Position Summary The Accountant at the Fiscal Department performs a variety of duties to update and maintain corporate administrative and accounting records. Duties include: preparing and entering weekly deposits for multiple companies, obtaining and sending necessary documentation and reports to and from programs/divisions, preparing and posting monthly contract billings, maintaining audit schedules, reviewing accounting transactions to ensure accuracy of information, assisting program or other staff on Fiscal inquiries, and other similar duties primarily to support the administrative and financial systems of the organization. This is a full‑time, on‑site position based at our corporate office in Chicopee, MA.
Pay Rate:
$24 an hour
Open Shift:
Monday through Friday 9am-5pm (40h)
Key Responsibilities
Prepare, review, and post monthly billings to agencies; ensure all required documentation is accurate and submitted on time.
Process weekly deposits, update client ledgers, and record Vendor Web (EFT) payments to corresponding contract invoices.
Review program vacancy and hospitalization data for accuracy and completeness.
Provide monthly budget reports to programs and assist with inquiries on reported figures.
Reconcile general ledger accounts, prepare journal entries, and support monthly closings and year‑end audits.
Assist with annual reporting, including Unclaimed Property, 1099s, ABC, and year‑end filings (990, PC, UFR, statistical reports).
Scan and distribute required documentation, respond to information requests, and perform account analysis as needed.
Support special projects, audit preparation, and serve as backup for Fiscal staff when required.
Equal Opportunity Statement The Mental Health Association is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in a related field or three years of relevant work experience preferred.
Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), bookkeeping, and accounting cycle procedures.
Strong organizational, communication, and computer skills.
Proficient in Excel, MS Word, Blackbaud, and Peachtree.
Ability to perform and verify accurate computations, compile statistical data, and prepare reports.
Able to work effectively under time constraints and manage multiple priorities.
Attention to detail with strong visual acuity for reviewing written and computer data.
Manual dexterity and coordination required for operating standard office equipment.
Benefits
Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
Retirement Plan (403B, IRA)
Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
Long Term Disability
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