What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial Associate position at Lewis & Clark Behavioral Health Services?
Lewis & Clark Behavioral Health Services seeks a detail-oriented and highly motivated Financial Associate to join our finance and account management team. The ideal candidate will assist in maintaining accurate financial records, processing transactions, preparing reports, and ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulations. He or she will work with appropriate personnel to ensure accurate presentation of financial data. The successful candidate will collaborate with department managers and the Chief Financial Offiicer to track monthly budgets, expenditures and variances. The individual in this position will also assist in the budget and audit processes as needed.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist with accounts payable and receivable processes
- Prepare and maintain financial documents, spreadsheets, and reports
- Reconcile bank statements and financial discrepancies
- Support month-end and year-end closing procedures
- Maintain accurate records of financial transactions
- Assist with budget preparation and expense tracking
- Liaise with vendors, clients, and internal departments regarding financial matters
- Help with audits and ensure compliance with financial regulations
- Perform administrative tasks such as filing, data entry, and document management
- Associate’s degree required. Bachelor’s degree is preferred in accounting, or a related business field.
- Basic understanding of accounting principles and standards required.
- Proven experience in a financial or administrative role.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software (preferably Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central).
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Ability to handle confidential information with integrity.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, supervisors, outside agencies, and the public.
- Health care experience is preferred.
- Must be ability to recognize, and work with cultural and ethnic differences.
- Ability to community effectively, orally and in writing.
- Ability to plan and organize time effectively.
Required Licensure
- Valid driver’s license
LCBHS offers an excellent benefits package!
Three weeks paid vacation per year, 10 paid holidays, paid sick leave, paid individual employee health insurance, life insurance, available vision and dental insurance, dependent care savings, health care savings, 401K with up to 6 percent employer match - 100% vested upon enrollment, potential student loan repayment and more!
Lewis & Clark Behavioral Health Services has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.