Dynamic Opportunity~ As a full-time employee, working 40 hour per week, an Accountant is responsible for the budgeting, reporting and monitoring of CCGC contracts. Handles complex accounting issues and prepares work papers for annual audit. Establishes, updates and prepares the company wide system of monthly budget monitoring. Ability to utilize technology. This includes checking and responding to email on a daily basis, ability to use a word processing program and ability to access and retrieve client information.

The Guidance Center~ is a primary mental health support agency, providing compassionate, professional care for individuals and families with mental health needs in the greater Cumberland County, NJ area. For more than 50 years, our non-profit organization of professionals, doctors, nurses, therapists, and support staff, has assisted the community in the diagnosis and treatment of all types of mental illness.

What does this position look like~ The Accountant position prepares, enters and posts journal entries to general ledger on Quickbooks system. Analyzes, updates and maintains balance sheet accounts and spreadsheets. Completes monthly bank reconciliations prior to the end of the next month. Creates and maintains reports in general ledger system. Prepares monthly financial report package for Board of Trustees Meeting, submitted to CFO for review and distribution. Completes timely journal entries, bank reconciliations, rent rolls, account analysis and prepares reports using the general ledger system maintaining the records of all Representative Payee Funds. Prepares timely budgets, expenditure reports and related documents for contracts within deadlines established by funder. Completes work papers and performs account analysis as needed for a successful audit.

What you need to apply~

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or other Business-related field, from an accredited college or university.
• Five or more years progressive accounting experience
• Extensive knowledge of accounting principles and their application.
• Ability to prepare financial statements and internal reports to management
• Advanced skills in the use of personal computers, including Microsoft, Office's Excel, Word & Computerized accounting software.
• Experience with purchasing for agency
  
• Ability to work independently

What we provide~

• Competitive wages
  
• Health Insurance
• Prescription Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Vacation
• Sick
• Employee discounts; auto, event tickets, insurance, wireless cell service and more

The Guidance Center is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.