Finance Associate

General Summary Are you detail-oriented and looking to put your financial skills to work for a mission-driven organization? Spectrum Youth & Family Services is looking for a Finance Associate to join our team in Burlington. In this role, you'll handle key day-to-day accounting functions, including accounts payable, payroll processing, cash receipts, and bookkeeping, while also supporting our Chief Financial Officer and Senior Finance Associate in preparing monthly financial statements. It's a great opportunity to grow your finance career while contributing to an organization dedicated to empowering youth and families in our community. This is a full-time, exempt position with a salary range of $55,000-$60,000 and offers a robust benefits package; including health, HRA, dental, vision, life insurance, STD, LTD, accrued vacation, accrued health leave, and a 403(b) retirement plan. To be considered for this position, please send a cover letter and resume by June 19, 2026.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Financial Reporting Prepare account analyses for balance sheet and P&L accounts Perform account reconciliations in conjunction with monthly close Prepare and post journal entries to general ledger Accounts Payable Receive invoices, determine source of approval and code invoices for correct GL account Obtain necessary approvals for all invoices and expense reimbursement requests Verify mathematical accuracy of invoices and expense reimbursement requests Enter invoices for payment into financial software Create and distribute checks for approved payments File invoices and related documentation by vendor Reconcile vendor statements and resolve all differences Cash Receipts Deposit cash and checks from Development and various programs and post to financial software Reconcile credit card transactions monthly and post to financial software Post bank ACH deposits Payroll Assist with bi-weekly payroll processing and submission in collaboration with Human Resources, ensuring compliance with organizational policies and payroll regulations Prepare and post bi-weekly payroll entries Miscellaneous Maintain monthly parking passes Maintain petty cash Oversee leases and rent payments for youth living in residential housing Assist with special reports, program invoices, data collection and analysis as requested Prepare year end 1099 forms Support annual audit State and Federal Grant billing Other duties as assigned Knowledge and Skills Required Bachelor s degree in accounting, preferred Minimum 2 years of recent, relevant work experience including posting to general ledger, use of integrated accounting software, spreadsheet analysis, accounts payable, and accounts receivable processing. Excel and Word proficiency required Experience with non-profit accounting a plus Experience with Blackbaud Financial Edge accounting software is a plus Additional Qualifications Self-starter with the ability to work independently as well as part of a team Strong organizational, record-keeping and fiscal monitoring skills Ability to communicate effectively in writing and in person Ability to organize work and manage time to accomplish tasks and meet deadlines, including the ability to adapt to changing priorities Attention to detail and accuracy, strong analytic skills

WORK ENVIRONMENT

General office environment which requires sitting, standing, general use of stairs, and lifting or moving up to 10 pounds. The above duties and responsibilities describe the general nature and level of work performed in this position. They should not be construed as an exhaustive listing of all duties and responsibilities by employees so classified.