ABOUT US

Nonotuck Resources Associates (www.nonotuck.com) is a community-based agency providing residential services to people with disabilities since 1972. We believe in the vision of life sharing and its transformative power of caring for a person in a home-setting, Nonotuck provides personalized supports to people by matching them with caring providers who open their hearts, their minds and their homes.

Just shy of 1,200 people receive Caregiving with Love in either Shared Living or Adult Family Care. Each person is surrounded by loving, dedicated, experienced and compassionate team members who provide values-based services driven by personal preference, community inclusion, and the goal of a diversity of freely given relationships.

Nonotuck is proud to have been named a 2020 Top Place to Work by the Boston Globe.

JOB POSTING:

Nonotuck Resource Associates, Inc. is seeking a full-time Finance Assistant. This is a non-exempt, 8am-4pm position reporting to the Senior Accountant. The Finance Assistant works on behalf of the individuals for which Nonotuck is Representative Payee regarding their financial needs and completes all procedures as per approved Rep-Payee Policies. The Finance Assistant also works alongside the Staff Accountant in the reconciliation of Transaction Reports for those individuals in which Nonotuck has delegated money management responsibilities. The Finance Assistant will also be assigned finance department projects outside of the Rep-Payee program.

The ideal candidate will have the ability to collaborate with diverse types of individuals and opinions. Professional, compassionate, and clear communication is essential for the job. We are seeking someone who displays high standards of ethical conduct, refrains from dishonest behavior and can maintain strict confidentiality. This person should display a high level of initiative, effort, and attention to detail.

Finally, a positive workplace culture is essential for our agency. Therefore, a candidate who fosters and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, group identity and team spirit throughout the organization is a must.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Finance Assistant will work under the supervision of the Senior Accountant and will be responsible for a variety of duties such as tracking and reconciling transaction reports, tracking/reporting account balances for individuals, and generating bills via our Accounts Payable Module. This position is instrumental in the maintenance of individual & Rep-Payee records in accordance with regulations set forth by the Social Security Administration. The Finance Assistant may also be assigned finance department projects outside of the responsibilities of the Rep-Payee department.

REQUIREMENTS

Associate’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or related field preferred. 2+ years of business-related experience in-lieu of two-year degree. Experience in non-profit sector is plus.

SALARY/BENEFITS

• Starting salary $21.64 - $24.04 per hour
• $2,000 sign-on bonus available
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Paid time off
• 13 Paid Holidays
• 2 Wellness hours per week

QUALIFICATIONS

** Competencies:**

• Knowledge of Social Security Administration requirements for Organizational Representative Payees
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, accounting general ledger programs and software
• Knowledge of the regulatory requirements of the Department of Developmental Services and the Office of Medicaid, Adult Foster Care Services
• Ability to analyze and see trends in various types of data and recommend follow-up steps in response to conclusions reached
• Displays a high level of initiative, effort, attention to detail and commitment by completing assignments efficiently with minimal supervision
• Ability to adapt to new systems and processes and the ability to work remotely when required.

Communication:

• Communicate professionally with all individuals, employees and external parties verbally and in writing
• Ability to arrive at consensus to change and improve current practices and procedures
• Exchanges information with individuals or groups effectively by listening and responding appropriately

Ethics:

• Displays high standards of ethical conduct and refrains from dishonest behavior
• Complies with confidentiality and information security policies to ensure individual’s information is protected
• Ability to work with diverse types of individuals and opinions.
• Fosters and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust and group identity and team spirit throughout the organization

** AFFIRMATIVE/EEOC POLICY**

Affirmative Action / EEO Statement: Nonotuck provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

WELLNESS, CIVILITY, & DIVERSITY

“I'm very thankful to be a part of the Nonotuck team. A company that tries to make a difference in the life of the employees and the people we serve is truly something I celebrate.” – Nonotuck Employee

At Nonotuck we believe that to care for others, we must care for ourselves and that in order to best support the people we serve, we must cultivate wellness in our own lives. The Nonotuck Wellness Initiative aims to strengthen the Nonotuck community by supporting individual wellbeing, so each person can show up as their best selves in service of our mission. Through wellness programs hosted by Nonotuck, dedicated wellness hours, and partnerships with leading wellness organizations, the Wellness Initiative is constantly evolving to meet the needs of our community.

Nonotuck has always been committed to employee wellness: with staff surveys, great health insurance at a reasonable cost, plenty of time off, good starting salary and yearly raises with potential profit sharing. In addition to these benefits and our core values, Nonotuck aims to foster a culture of kindness and civility through the Civility Initiative. The Civility Initiative began in 2009 to create Nonotuck as an island of civility in an ocean of incivility.

Nonotuck is deeply committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We are committed to fostering and maintaining a work environment where diversity, equity and inclusion are fully integrated into everything we do for the benefit of our employees and the people that we serve. Nonotuck welcomes people from all backgrounds and walks of life, and this is reflected in our largely diverse community.