Accountant I

Job Description

Accountant I | Casa Esperanza, Inc. (Boston)

The Tone:
This is a full-time, remote professional position at Casa Esperanza, Inc., a bilingual/bicultural behavioral health treatment provider serving Boston and the Merrimack Valley. The organization’s core mission is to empower individuals and families to recover from addiction, trauma, mental illness, and other chronic medical conditions, helping them overcome homelessness and discrimination to achieve health and wellness through comprehensive, integrated care. As an Accountant I, this entry-level role is crucial for supporting core accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial records, and providing timely and accurate information to support sound business decision-making. The position also helps ensure compliance with company policies and relevant accounting standards, offering a structured environment for growth early in an accounting career.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Remote – Boston, MA
• Pay: $70000 yearly
• Team: Reports to senior accounting staff within the G&A department.
• Mission: Ensures accurate financial records and compliance to support informed business decisions for a behavioral health treatment provider.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Excel, Office applications; accounting or ERP software (preferred).

What You’ll Actually Do
• Maintain Financial Records: Assist with day-to-day accounting activities, including data entry, journal entries, and general ledger maintenance to ensure accurate financial records are kept.
• Process Transactions: Prepare and post routine journal entries under the supervision of senior accounting personnel, ensuring proper coding and documentation.
• Reconcile Accounts: Perform basic account reconciliations, such as for bank accounts, balance sheets, and sub-ledgers, to ensure accuracy and completeness for reporting.
• Support Reporting: Contribute to month-end and year-end closing processes by gathering data, preparing schedules, and assisting in the preparation of standard financial reports and management summaries.
• Ensure Compliance & Audit Readiness: Review transactions for proper coding and documentation, maintain organized financial records, and assist with auditor requests to ensure adherence to company policies and accounting standards.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field, demonstrating a foundational understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and standard accounting practices.
• Experience: Possess 0–2 years of professional accounting or finance experience, with the capability to perform routine accounting tasks effectively.
• Skills: Exhibit proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Office applications, strong numerical aptitude with a commitment to accuracy and data integrity, effective written and verbal communication for professional interactions, and demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Bonus: Familiarity with accounting or ERP software is preferred, and prior internships or co-op experience in an accounting environment is a plus.