Accounting Associate at Horizon House, Inc. in Philadelphia, PA

Job description

• Horizon House, a non-profit organization, has been widely recognized for its services as a provider of community-based behavioral health, intellectual disability, and homeless services in Eastern Pennsylvania and the state of Delaware. Each year, Horizon House provides a continuum of services at over 100 sites to over 4,5000 adults with psychiatric or developmental disabilities, drug and alcohol addictions, and/or homelessness. A pioneer in community-based rehabilitation, Horizon House is widely recognized for its innovative approach to delivering services in a community setting. Currently, we are seeking a full-time Accounting Associate to work in our Fiscal Division.

Responsibilities

• . To receive, review, verify, and code invoices, vouchers/requests for accurate, timely processing.
• . To ensure that proper documentation exists for all approved payment transactions in accordance with Agency policies and procedures.
• . To ensure fiscal transactions are handled accurately and timely in the prescribed manner to safeguard Agency resources.
• . To perform and maintain inter-company schedules.
• . To perform general ledger journal entry input.
• . To perform bank reconciliation.

Requirements

• A High School diploma or GED equivalent and at least 3 years of prior bookkeeping related experience, or any combination of experience, education, or training that would provide the level of knowledge, skill and ability required.
• Knowledge of basic accounts payable procedures.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications such as Excel and Word, and basic accounting principles preferred.
• Data entry and computer skills.
• Ability to work effectively with others, as well as at various levels of independence when needed.
• Good communication skills.
• Detail-oriented.
• A self-starter interested in being involved in all areas of the accounting department processes and willing to assist others in assuring smooth department operation.

Skills

Required

• Data entry and computer skills
• Good communication skills
• Detail-oriented

Preferred

• Basic accounting principles

Benefits

• Horizon House offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefit package including: medical & dental, (9) nine paid holidays, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, retirement savings plan, voluntary tax sheltered annuity, transit benefit program, opportunities for advancement, and more.