What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accountant position at Community Mental Health for Central Michigan?
SUMMARY
General Description: Maintains the general ledger, provides financial information to management and other agency staff members by analyzing accounting transaction and budget data; prepares financial reports.
Responsibilities and Duties: Applies generally accepted accounting principles to financial transactions. Maintains the Chart of Accounts, prepares and monitors agency and consumer budgets. Reconciles and analyzes the general ledger. Calculates and enters monthly expense and revenue accruals. Reviews and approves cash disbursement check processing. Conducts cash flow analysis. Posts cash receipts and transfers. Prepares and creates various financial reports. Reconciles agency bank accounts monthly. Assists with financial reporting to external bodies including Michigan Department of Health & Human Services and Mid-State Health Network. Provides technical support for account clerks in areas such as cash disbursements, cash receipts and payroll. Provides financial documentation for the annual external audit. Responsible for performing internal and contracted provider audits. Creates and enters journal entries. Conducts cost analysis and allocations for rate setting. Provides information and guidance on financial matters to aid management and other staff in decision-making. Participates on agency teams and committees as assigned. Responsible for fixed asset schedules and depreciation. Contact for agency liability and vehicle insurance. May represent the agency before the Finance Committee or Board.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned this title. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified. They are not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of supervisors to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. The above statements will also incorporate knowledge about and actively support: 1) culturally competent recovery based practices, 2) person-centered planning, and 3) a trauma informed culture of safety to aid consumers in the recovery process as applicable to the work performed.
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
General Education: College: Bachelor's degree Major: Accounting
Job-Related Experience: Sufficient experience to perform the position at a satisfactory level required. 2 years general accounting experience.
Licenses, etc.: Valid driver's license necessary while operating vehicle on agency business.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Knowledge: Generally accepted accounting practices and principles, cash, accrual, and governmental accounting. Auditing practices and principles. Accounting computer applications. Management of budgets, financial data analysis, payroll, cash disbursements, cash receipts, and 3rd party billing.
Skills: Attention to detail and accuracy, planning and organizing, problem identification and analysis, Operate a calculator, copy machine and personal computer. Skilled in using spreadsheets and accounting software.
Abilities: Ability to communicate effectively with supervision, Board staff, outside agencies and auditors. Ability to coordinate work with other staff and work independently, provide leadership, organize projects and provide training. Ability to balance general ledger and prepare financial statements as required. Ability to analyze financial information.
Physical Demands: Near acuity and accommodation necessary for checking and copying figures.
Work Environment: Work is performed in a typical office setting.
