Boston Bar Association · 5 days ago
Part Time Staff Accountant
Boston, MA
Part-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
$38/hr - $44/hr
7+ years expThe Boston Bar Association is seeking a Part Time Staff Accountant to support accurate financial reporting and month-end close activities. This role involves working closely with the Finance & Administration team to strengthen financial processes, support budgeting and audits, and ensure clarity and integrity in financial data.
AssociationConsultingDeliveryLegal
Responsibilities
Support accurate and timely reconciliations of all bank and investment accounts at each period-end
Assist with reviewing and reconciling the monthly Trial Balance to ensure accuracy, completeness, and reasonableness of financial data
Contribute to and prepare monthly financial reports, including the Statements of Activities and Statement of Financial Position, in compliance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Support the verification and reconciliation of net assets with and without donor restrictions, ensuring adherence to donor intent and reporting requirements
Generate and support the import of payroll and benefit journal entries, including related accruals, into the accounting system
Assist with the annual budget planning, the creation of financial forecasts, and explanations for budget-to-actual and forecast variances
Participate in cross-training and provide support to Finance & Administration team members to foster a collaborative and efficient working environment
Help maintain and update the documented system of accounting policies and procedures to ensure clarity, consistency, and compliance
Recommend improvements to systems, policies, and procedures to enhance transparency, efficiency, and workflow effectiveness
Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director and the Assistant Executive Director
Qualification
Required
7+ years of experience
Bachelor's degree in accounting required
Proficiency with Microsoft Office
Excellent internal communication and customer service skills
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Self-starter, collaborative, and proactive problem solver
Preferred
Related experience required; nonprofit financial and net asset accounting preferred
Garber & Associates (SGA) a plus; experience with Saleforce a plus
Ability to summarize monthly financial data in narrative form for internal and external reports a plus
Company
Boston Bar Association
The Boston Bar Association is a legal institution dedicated to areas of law as well as issues such as delivery of legal services.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Domonique Williams
Director, Access to Justice Initiatives and Community Partnerships
Heather Leary (she, her, hers)
Chief Operating Officer and Assistant Executive Director
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