Who We Are:
Bergen’s Promise is the designated Care Management Organization (CMO) for Bergen County and a proud partner in the New Jersey Children’s System of Care (CSOC). We are a mission-driven, nonprofit social service organization accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF). We partner with youth up to age 21 and their families who may be navigating behavioral, emotional, mental health, substance use, and/or developmental challenges. Our work is grounded in the Wraparound Model of Care, a family-centered and strengths-based approach that brings together each youth’s Child and Family Team to build upon the unique strengths, values, needs, and resources of the youth, family, and community. This collaborative approach is at the heart of how Bergen’s Promise supports youth and families in achieving meaningful and sustainable outcomes. We encourage candidates to visit our website to learn more about our mission, values, programs, and the impact of our work throughout Bergen County.
Why Join Bergen’s Promise?
At Bergen’s Promise, our employees have the opportunity to build meaningful careers while making a difference in the lives of youth and families. You may be a great fit for our team if:
- You want your work to have an impact. You are motivated by opportunities to make a meaningful difference for youth, families, and the community.
- You value professional and personal growth. You want to continue learning, developing your skills, and growing throughout your career.
- You thrive in a collaborative and evolving environment. You are adaptable, resourceful, and enjoy working alongside supportive colleagues in a dynamic organization.
- You want to work for a mission-driven organization. You value purpose, collaboration, inclusion, and service to the community.
- You value comprehensive benefits and work-life balance. You want an employer that invests in your health, wellbeing, financial future, and continued professional development.
Benefits of Working at Bergen’s Promise:
Bergen’s Promise offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees throughout different stages of their careers and lives. Benefits include:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance with reasonable employee contributions
- Generous paid time off and paid holidays
- Agency-funded pension plan, with Bergen’s Promise contributing a percentage of eligible employees’ annual salary after one year of employment
- 403(b) and 401(k) retirement plan options available upon employment
- Agency-funded life insurance and Long-Term Care benefits
- Company-funded wellness incentives and employee wellness initiatives
- Paid training and ongoing professional development opportunities
- Employee Referral Program
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer
Supporting Employee Wellbeing & Growth:
We recognize that working in the social services field can be both incredibly rewarding and challenging. Bergen’s Promise is committed to fostering a workplace culture that supports employee wellbeing, work-life balance, professional development, and continued learning. Employees have access to regular staff wellness initiatives that promote physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing, along with resources and activities that encourage mindfulness and healthy work-life practices. We also invest in ongoing training and professional development to ensure employees have the knowledge, skills, resources, and support needed to feel confident and prepared in their roles.
Join Bergen’s Promise and build a career where your work, growth, and wellbeing matter.
The Staff Accountant plays a central role in the accounting and finance operations of the organization, owning a broad range of general ledger, reconciliation, and financial reporting functions with a high degree of independence. Reporting to the Controller, this position is responsible for monthly close activities, account reconciliations, and the preparation of accurate, GAAP-compliant financial information. The ideal candidate brings 2 to 5 years of progressive accounting experience, sound judgment, and the ability to manage competing deadlines with minimal oversight, while continuing to develop toward more senior accounting responsibilities within a mission-driven, non-profit environment. All Bergen's Promise employees are responsible for embracing and supporting the agency's mission to enhance the well-being of youth and their families, and for adhering to the agency's philosophy, values, and code of conduct, consistent with the Children's System of Care guiding principles.
• General Ledger & Account Reconciliations – Perform and review monthly general ledger, bank, and cash account reconciliations, investigating and resolving discrepancies independently and escalating complex issues as needed.
• Journal Entries & Month-End Close – Prepare and post journal entries and lead key components of the monthly close process, ensuring the books close accurately and on schedule.
• Payroll Support – Process payroll-related journal entries and reconcile payroll accounts in coordination with HR and Payroll.
• Revenue Recognition & Deferred Revenue – Responsible for revenue recognition for fee-for-service activity in compliance with GAAP and maintain and track related deferred revenue schedules. Assist with revenue recognition for fee-for-service, grant, and other funding sources in accordance with GAAP and nonprofit accounting standards.
• Budget & Variance Analysis – Track budget modifications and prepare variance explanations between budget and forecast for management review. Assist with annual budget preparation, budget modifications, financial forecasting, and variance analysis for management review.
• Financial Statement Preparation & Reporting – Assist in preparing monthly and annual financial statements, supporting schedules, and key financial ratio analyses as directed by the Controller/CFO.
• Audit Support – Coordinate with external auditors and gather supporting documentation for the annual financial statement, retirement plan, and related audits. Prepare audit schedules, respond to auditor requests. Assist with preparation of Form 990 supporting documentation.
• Internal Controls – Maintain and help strengthen internal controls to safeguard assets and prevent control deficiencies.
• Accounting Systems & Professional Knowledge – Partner with software vendors to maintain and recommend enhancements to accounting systems and stay current on accounting standards and best practices.
• Confidentiality & Compliance – Maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive financial information and follow all documented policies, procedures, and work instructions.
• Ad-Hoc & Project Support – Support utilization reviews, special projects, and other finance-related initiatives as assigned by the Controller/CFO.
• Grant Accounting & Compliance – Assist with tracking grant expenditures, preparing financial reports, maintaining grant documentation, and ensuring compliance with grant requirements.
EDUCATION | EXPERIENCE | SPECIAL SKILLS
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
- Experience with month-end close, financial statement prep, and basic payroll knowledge.
- 2 to 5 years of progressive accounting or finance experience including hands-on responsibility for reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end close.
- Proficiency with accounting software QuickBooks, and strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel. Advanced Excel (PivotTables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, SUMIFS), Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Teams, Outlook
- Strong working knowledge of general financial accounting functions, with the judgment to apply them independently. Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams and at all levels of the organization.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to research and resolve general ledger issues with limited supervision.
- High attention to detail and excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Self-directed critical thinker capable of working independently while exercising sound professional judgment.
- Professional experience handling confidential and sensitive financial information.
- Knowledge of nonprofit accounting principles.
- Understanding of fund accounting.
MEASURABLE DELIVERABLES
• Ensure month-end close tasks are completed on a timely basis and provide support and guidance to team members.
• Resolve open issues.
• Respond to 100% of inquiries from internal management or external vendors within 2 business days.
• Investigate and resolve 95% of purchase, contract, invoice, or payment discrepancies within 7 business days of identification.
• Complete ad-hod projects as assigned by management.
• Meet all annually established performance benchmarks.
• Complete assigned month-end close tasks within established close calendar deadlines.
• Maintain account reconciliations with no material unreconciled balances.
• Prepare journal entries with a high level of accuracy and minimal corrections.
• Respond to internal requests within two business days.
• Assist with successful completion of annual audits with no material findings related to assigned responsibilities.