Accounting Clerk
NKHS
- Derby, VT
- $18.25 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
Join our NKHS team in the Business Office as an Accounting Clerk!
As an Accounting Clerk you'll be responsible for preparing and maintaining financial worksheets, handling accounts receivable and accounts payable, and entering journal entries into the General Ledger. Your role will involve summarizing financial information to support audits and other data requests, all while ensuring compliance with. Apply now!
About Northeast Kingdom Human Services
NKHS is a 501(c)(3) private not-for-profit organization operating with the purpose of promoting high quality, comprehensive community mental health programs in Vermont's beautiful Northeast Kingdom. Our mission is to empower individuals, families, and communities by promoting hope, healing, and support. NKHS is a Designated Agency contracted with the State of Vermont to provide the highest quality of service in the areas of adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities, children and youth with serious emotional disabilities, and adults with mental health and substance use challenges. We serve the populations of Caledonia, Essex, and Orleans counties through a wide variety of targeted programs for individuals of all ages. NKHS has over 450 employees providing case management, community and home supports, residential care, psychiatry, medication management, therapy, vocational supports, school based counseling, emergency care, and respite services. These services are provided annually to nearly 4,000 of our local community members, helping them overcome challenges and achieve health in mind, body, and spirit. Visit us at NKHS.org Check out Life in the NEK of Vermont
Key Responsibilities:Post journal, payroll entries, and daily General Ledger transactions
Coordinate with purchasing, AP, billing for reporting
Assist with monthly close, financial statement prep
Scan, attach documents in systems
Process AP batches, daily cash receipts
Assist with Balance Sheet reconciliations, audits, 1099 prep, supply ordering, and record scanning/filing.Essential Skills and Abilities:Proficient in bookkeeping practices, able to train others
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal communication
Proficient in Microsoft Office, spreadsheets, and accounting softwareQualifications:Requires a high school diploma.
One to three years' experience in applying online accounting and financial reporting software and
Microsoft Office applications (particularly Excel, Word and Access) to prepare or maintain financial/statistical worksheets.
Ability to prepare journal entries to record significant financial transactions in the General Ledger, summarize financial information to support year-end audit and other specialized data requests, and applying sound accounting judgment in the reporting of financial transaction consistent with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)SALARY & BENEFITSCompetitive Salary $18.25/hr plus, depending upon education and experience
Monday - Friday work week.
Health and dental insurance.
403b retirement plan with Agency contribution and match.
Generous paid time off, 12 sick days and 12 paid holidays.
Outstanding employee wellness programExceptional benefits package including low-cost medical and dental, short-/long-term disability coverages, 403(b) retirement plan, life insurance, AFLAC, employee assistance program, generous paid time off, long-term care plan, and additional optional benefits