ACCOUNTANT
The Carroll Center for the Blind
Date: 22 hours ago
City: Newton, Massachusetts
Salary:
$70,000
-
$74,000
per year
Contract type: Full time
Salary: $70,000 to $74,000
Full-Time
About Us
Each year, the Carroll Center for the Blind helps nearly 1,300 blind or visually impaired children, adults and senior citizens gain the skills they need to live active and fulfilling lives. Our Newton campus houses our rehabilitation program, computer training classes, low vision store, and administrative offices. A large portion of our programs are services conducted in public schools, students’ homes, and their communities.
Who We Seek
We seek someone who loves working with numbers, enjoys solving financial puzzles, has strong communication skills and thrives in a mission-driven environment. Whether you’re a recent graduate with a strong academic foundation or a professional with hands-on accounting experience, we’ll give you the tools and support to succeed.
Responsibilities
You’ll work closely with our CFO to help shape and streamline financial systems that support the future growth of the Carroll Center. Your work will help us deliver on our mission—supporting individuals who are blind or visually impaired—by keeping our finances accurate, transparent, and compliant.
A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field and/or and/or equivalent hands on accounting or financial experience, preferably in a nonprofit or mission-driving setting.
We offer a generous benefits package to include health and dental coverage, vision, Flexible Spending Account, 3 weeks accrued vacation, personal day, 12 accrued sick days, 12 holidays and a retirement program (403b) with up to a 4% employer match.
How To Apply
If you are interested in applying for this position, please complete the application form (linked below) and also email a cover letter and resume to [email protected]. Should you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please email [email protected] and we will be happy to assist you.
Full-Time
About Us
Each year, the Carroll Center for the Blind helps nearly 1,300 blind or visually impaired children, adults and senior citizens gain the skills they need to live active and fulfilling lives. Our Newton campus houses our rehabilitation program, computer training classes, low vision store, and administrative offices. A large portion of our programs are services conducted in public schools, students’ homes, and their communities.
Who We Seek
We seek someone who loves working with numbers, enjoys solving financial puzzles, has strong communication skills and thrives in a mission-driven environment. Whether you’re a recent graduate with a strong academic foundation or a professional with hands-on accounting experience, we’ll give you the tools and support to succeed.
Responsibilities
You’ll work closely with our CFO to help shape and streamline financial systems that support the future growth of the Carroll Center. Your work will help us deliver on our mission—supporting individuals who are blind or visually impaired—by keeping our finances accurate, transparent, and compliant.
- Some of your key responsibilities will include:
- Preparing monthly financial reports, including income statements, cash flows, and budget variance analysis
- Maintaining and reconciling balance sheet and general ledger accounts
- Assisting with budget creation and review across departments
- Supporting the billing and payables process
- Recommending improvements to accounting systems and processes
- Helping manage food service vendor budgets and troubleshoot operational issues
- Preparing for audits and supporting tax and government filings (e.g., MA-UFR, NY CHAR 500, IRS 990, MA PC)
- Presenting financials to the Audit and Finance Committee and taking meeting minutes (5 meetings/year)
- Supporting special projects and organizational initiatives as needed
- Perform other tasks as assigned.
A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field and/or and/or equivalent hands on accounting or financial experience, preferably in a nonprofit or mission-driving setting.
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills (formulas, pivot tables, lookups—you love a good spreadsheet!)
- Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills
- A high level of motivation, initiative, and attention to detail
- A collaborative, customer-service mindset—you’ll interact with staff across all departments and levels
- A willingness to learn new financial systems and database tools (training provided)
- Bonus: Experience working with state contracts, nonprofit accounting, or government filings
We offer a generous benefits package to include health and dental coverage, vision, Flexible Spending Account, 3 weeks accrued vacation, personal day, 12 accrued sick days, 12 holidays and a retirement program (403b) with up to a 4% employer match.
How To Apply
If you are interested in applying for this position, please complete the application form (linked below) and also email a cover letter and resume to [email protected]. Should you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please email [email protected] and we will be happy to assist you.
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