Junior Accountant

JUNIOR ACCOUNTANT

About Easterseals Massachusetts

Easterseals Massachusetts is a nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring that children and adults with disabilities have equal opportunities to live, learn, work, and play. When you join ESMA, you become part of a mission‑driven team making a meaningful and immediate impact in communities across the Commonwealth.

Position Overview:

Easterseals Massachusetts is seeking a detail-oriented and collaborative Junior Accountant to support daily accounting operations for both Easterseals Massachusetts and our eSMART Services clients. The Junior Accountant plays a key role in accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, and general accounting, while also providing backup support for critical cash functions and assisting with reconciliations, journal entries, and audit preparation in partnership with the Finance team.

Essential Functions:

Accounts Payable

Assist with processing, coding, and entering vendor invoices into the accounting system
Maintain accurate vendor records and resolve invoice or payment discrepancies
Support check runs and ensure timely vendor payments
Serve as backup for AMEX and other credit card reconciliations, working closely with Purchasing
Prepare vendor and related general ledger reconciliations as needed
Maintain organized and accurate invoice documentation and files

Accounts Receivable & Billing

Assist with billing, daily bank deposits, invoicing, and cash application
Enter and maintain customer data in the accounting system
Support online customer billing systems and payment vouchers
Assist with research and resolution of billing and A/R discrepancies
Serve as backup for wire transfers, bank deposits, and daily cash reporting

General Accounting

Assist the AVP of Finance with:
Monthly account reconciliations
Journal entries
Audit preparation
Coordination and monitoring of financial functions

Additional Responsibilities

Provide backup support for the Alternative Finance Loan Program
Provide administrative support to the AVP of Finance and the Chief Financial Officer as needed
Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications & Required Skills:

Associate degree in Accounting or related field (Bachelor’s degree preferred)
1–3 years of accounting, AP/AR, or bookkeeping experience
Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
Working knowledge of accounting software and Microsoft Excel
Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach
Experience in nonprofit or multi-entity environments is a plus

At Easterseals MA, we champion an environment where every employee feels valued and respected. We welcome everyone’s unique perspectives and strive to dismantle barriers that hinder individuals from reaching their full potential.

We actively engage with our staff, volunteers, partners, and the broader community to promote understanding, empathy, and collaboration. Collectively, we are changing the way the world defines and views disability, making profound and positive differences in people’s lives every day. By beginning with our own workforce, we demonstrate our commitment throughout the commonwealth.

Together, we can create a workplace where everyone thrives by ensuring all feel empowered and valued.

Easterseals Massachusetts is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. We base all employment decisions on each individual’s capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetics, or any other legally protected characteristic.