Junior Accountant

Join a purpose-driven team at Caron Treatment Centers, where for nearly 70 years, we’ve been helping people find a path to recovery from addiction and rebuild their lives. We offer real careers with real opportunities for growth, comprehensive training, and a commitment to work-life balance. Our benefits include generous paid time off, professional growth and development, company-paid life and disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, a competitive 401(k) plan, and robust medical, dental, and vision plans. We’re proud to foster a diverse and inclusive environment, with a culture of teamwork, compassion, and dedication to our mission. Start a career that saves lives at a company that values yours!

Position hours will be Monday-Friday 8am-5pm, and will have potential for extended hours during certain times of the year.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Prepare monthly journal entries.
• Review and analyze selected general ledger accounts previous to issuing monthly report for accuracy and to ensure expenses are charged to the proper budgets.
• Analytical review and preparation of account balances, activity, and reconciliations to assure accurate reporting and to identify and explain trends and variances, including coordination with treasury and revenue cycle teams.
• Manage/maintain supporting accounting systems and processes and reconciliations to financial records for fixed assets, payables, receivables, and other related systems.
• Perform assigned monthly general ledger audits and reconciliations.
• Assist in annual budget preparation and monthly forecasting by participating in budget meetings and updating Caron’s budget software as required.
• Actively support and participate in the annual audit of financial statements and preparation of statutory reporting
• Develop and improve financial and accounting processes, procedures, and policies.
• Coordinate with the Controller for financial department cross training, process documentation and knowledge transfer for transitions and back up
• Create functional Excel reports and models such as pivot tables, sensitivity models, and forms.
• This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions. It does not prescribe or restrict the duties or tasks that may be required or assigned.

Physical Requirements:

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Sitting 80% of the workday.
• Lifting up to 50 pounds (file boxes etc.)
• Ability to work extended hours during month end, budget and audit times.

Education / Experience Qualifications:

• Required: Bachelor’s in Accounting or related field or equivalent experience
• Required: 2-4 years’ experience in an accounting setting
• Preferred: If in recovery, 1 year of continuous sobriety

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Computer Literate in Windows operating system.
• Computer skills in Microsoft Excel and Outlook as well as Best Software – FAS Asset.
• Must have an ability to organize workloads based on internal and external goals and objectives.
• Strong understanding of Finance processes, accounting and data.
• Ability to function independently in a multi-task environment, as well as part of a team.
• Able to handle multiple tasks at one time.
• Ability to apply and adapt practices and techniques to meet the needs of the organization’s culture.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent oral, written and customer service skills.