POSITION SUMMARY
The Senior Accountant plays a key role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of Just A Start’s financial operations. This position is responsible for maintaining sound accounting practices, supporting audits, assisting in financial reporting, and contributing to the fiscal management of real estate and programmatic initiatives. The Senior Accountant will collaborate across departments to ensure timely, accurate financial data and help uphold the organization's financial health and accountability to internal and external stakeholders.
KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
QUALIFICATIONS
WORK REQUIREMENTS:
SALARY AND BENEFITS
This is a 37.5-hour per week hybrid remote/in-the-office position with a salary range of $ $77,500-$87,500.
In addition to a competitive salary, Just A Start offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical insurance, dental insurance, short term disability insurance, long term disability insurance, life insurance, transportation benefits, early release at 2:00 pm every Friday, 20 PTO days in the first year, 13 paid holidays, volunteer time off, employee assistance program and a 401k savings plan with a 3% employer contribution.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and to use standard office equipment, including a computer; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Normal office conditions and classrooms. The noise level in the work environment is moderate.
ABOUT JUST A START
Just A Start is a community-based, not-for-profit organization dedicated to building a better future by providing affordable housing, education, training, community engagement and supportive services. Our mission is to promote equity by creating access to stable housing and building pathways to economic opportunity. For over 50 years, Just A Start has been serving residents of Cambridge and surrounding communities to empower them to meet their potential. Visit us at www.justastart.org to learn more.
Just A Start is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our staff represents a wide range of ages, races, sexual orientation, gender identity, interests, and backgrounds coming together to pursue common goals. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions or any other characteristic protected by law.
APPLICATION PROCESS / WHAT TO EXPECT:
Please submit a resume and cover letter detailing your interest and qualifications for the role. Qualified candidates may expect a multi-step interview process, which may include: