Fiscal Assistant/Accounting Clerk

Are you a caring, compassionate, dependable, and understanding individual? Do you love to help and support people who want to live independently to be healthy, safe, valued, and participating members of their communities? If you are retired, looking for part time or full-time enjoyment, or seeking a career change in a more rewarding position, we want YOU to join our team at Progressive Directions to have a rewarding career in supporting individuals with Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities! Help us bring independence closer to home to individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities!

Progressive Directions, Inc. is a nonprofit charitable organization established over forty years ago in TN. Since then, PDI has been guided by its mission to support persons with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities by providing innovative programs and delivering transformative services to the community. PDI continues reinforcing core beliefs by helping individuals attain personal success through gaining pride, dignity, and independence.

Why Work at PDI?

At PDI, you're more than just an employee. We offer a supportive, team-first environment where your growth, both personally and professionally, matters. Make a difference every day and feel good about it. You'll find a supportive environment, growth opportunities, and a team that’s passionate about making a difference.

Perks & Benefits You’ll Love:

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance (for full-time staff)

• On-Demand Pay – Access a portion of your earnings before payday!

• Paid Time Off & Paid Sick Leave – Available to both full-time and part-time team members

• Paid Training – We invest in all of our employees from day one

• Employee Assistance Program – Because your well-being matters

• Referral Bonuses – Bring great people and get rewarded!

More about our company visit:

https://progressivedirections.org/

NOTICE: This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position.

Job Summary:

The Fiscal Assistant will be trained to support or execute the functions associated with the Fiscal Department's operations for our Region 2 locations. The specific areas of concentration will include accounts payable processing, accounts receivable processing, and consumer funds management.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Processing accounts payable activity through the financial system: check processing, invoice entry, report production, check mailing, filing of paid items, and accounts payable reconciliation.
• Maintain Consumer Checkbooks – Process receipts and disbursements pertaining to the consumer’s finances.
• Reconcile consumer checkbooks with monthly bank statements.
• Coordinate program activities related to various grant programs. This would include various aspects of the program operations, including, but not limited to, order processing, vendor invoicing, provider agency reimbursement, maintaining inventory levels, and issuing program status reports.
• Accounts receivable processing, including data entry, invoice and receipt processing, bank deposits and Waiver billing, revenue, and statistical data scheduled for actual to budget comparisons.
• Maintain and track travel logs, vehicle fleet, and property maintenance.
• Assist the Maintenance Department with completing and processing vehicle purchase orders and property maintenance.
• Provide backup for reception during lunch and as needed.
• All other duties are as assigned by the Fiscal Manager.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position does not involve direct supervision.

Qualifications:

To successfully perform this job, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma required.
• 1-2 years of office or financial department experience required.
• Basic accounting knowledge is required.
• Experience with accounts payable/account receivable is required.
• Experience with Sage50/Peachtree is required.

Additional Qualifications:

• Valid Tennessee, Kentucky, or Alabama driver’s license (military exceptions available).
• Ability to read and follow directions accurately.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Satisfactory criminal background check, drug test and clear Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).
• Ability to attend and pass all required training courses.

Skills and Abilities:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Sage50/Peachtree.
• Ability to analyze and interpret technical procedures and government regulations.
• Strong problem-solving and data analysis skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while managing multiple tasks.
• Detail-oriented with excellent record-keeping and organizational skills.

Physical Demands:

• Regular use of hands for typing and handling documents.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, and occasionally lift up to 10 pounds.

Work Environment:

• Office-based role with moderate noise levels.
• Reasonable accommodations will be made for individuals with disabilities.

Why Join Our Team?

• Supportive work environment with growth opportunities.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to contribute to an essential department within the organization.

If you meet the qualifications and are interested in this opportunity, apply today!