Staff Accountant

Join Eliot – A Place to Belong, Grow, and Inspire Change

At Eliot, your work has purpose. You’ll be part of a compassionate, mission-driven team committed to resilience, empowerment, and lasting change. We foster an inclusive workplace where all backgrounds and perspectives are valued, creating a culture of belonging and professional growth.

Benefits at Eliot

We prioritize your well-being, work-life balance, and career growth. Benefit eligible positions include:

• Generous Paid Time Off – Vacation, sick time, and paid holidays
• Comprehensive Benefits – Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Retirement Savings – 401(k) with employer match
• Wellness & Family Support – Discounted fitness services and access to trusted childcare resources
• Financial Security – 100% company-paid life and accidental death insurance
• Professional Growth – Ongoing training, career advancement programs, tuition reimbursement, and leadership development

Eliot Community Human Services is seeking a Staff Accountant. The ideal candidate for the position is a detail-oriented professional with a bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance and at least two years of relevant experience. They possess sound judgment, effective problem-solving skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and confidentiality in all financial matters.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare, review, post, and analyze monthly journal entries to ensure accuracy and compliance with Eliot financial reporting procedures and Generally Accepted Accounting
  Principles (GAAP).
• Perform reconciliations of general ledger, bank, and balance sheet accounts, including investigating discrepancies, identifying root causes, and recommending corrective actions.
• Review and validate payroll-related accounting entries, ensure accurate general ledger entries maintaining compliance with accounting standards and Eliot policies.  
• Provide analysis of payroll expense trends to CFO and Controller.
• Manage fixed asset accounting, including depreciation schedules.
• Report on capital expenditures and depreciation impacts to financial statements.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly and annual financial reports, including providing analysis and insights into trends and variances.
• Develop and review audit schedules and workpapers.  
• Serve as point of contact for internal and external auditors to explain transactions and provide supporting documentation
• Collaborate with colleagues in Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, and Finance to support cross-functional workflows.

Qualifications:

• Requires Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Two years of relevant accounting experience preferred.
• NetSuite and/or other accounting software experience preferred.

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 9am-5pm 

At Eliot, we are committed to supporting you at every stage of your career, providing opportunities for growth, purpose, and community. We foster belonging in the workplace by identifying and removing barriers that may prevent individuals of all backgrounds from reaching their full potential, advancing into leadership roles, and fully engaging at all levels of the organization.

Apply today and make a difference.