Finance Specialist

Under the supervision of the CFOO, the Finance Specialist is responsible for Day to Day accounting operations, including oversight of AR, AP, and insurance and Medicaid billing. The Finance Specialist maintains internal controls on all general ledger accounts, ensures all accounts are reviewed and reconciled at least quarterly and assists with the annual financial audit. The Finance Specialist shall operate in accordance with the policies and procedures determined by the Board of Directors and parties shall abide by all applicable federal, state, and local regulations. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

1. Oversee the accounts payable process ensuring accuracy and high quality of invoice organization, coding and approvals in the payment process.  

2. Ensure all recurring journal entries, non-recurring and correcting journal entries are entered each month. 

3. Run monthly financial statements and review with the CFO.  Make corrections/adjustments as needed and prepare all reports for management and the Board. 

4. Prepare and reconcile investment accounts. 

5. Ensure monthly and quarterly grant reports are submitted to each funding entity.  This includes coordination with program operating managers or other personnel when grant narratives are also required. 

6. Maintain accuracy of various balance sheet accounts, including cash, prepaids, fixed assets, deferred revenues, etc.  Non-profit GAAP should govern monthly policy of timely matching to the period.   

7. Provide excellent customer service to managers, executives and the board. 

8. Assist with the annual audit. 

9. Assist the CFO in the timely filing of financial documents with state and federal governments. 

10. Ensure that policies set by management and the Board of Directors are met; similarly, ensure that basic laws and regulations governing accounting and financial management are met. 

11. Perform other job responsibilities as assigned by their immediate supervisors. 

1. Graduate of a four-year accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting or Finance preferred or be working towards obtaining a bachelor’s degree in an area of study outlined above.  

1. Experience working with general ledger and basic accounting operations in a corporate environment. 3. 

1. Experience working in a health care organization and experience with grant reporting procedures preferred. 

1. At least two years supervisory experience. 

1. Excellent interpersonal skills required as well as ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. 

1. Capable of maintaining a team spirit. Ability to work cooperatively with others. 

1. Must be adaptable to change and have excellent organizational skills. 

1. Must be able to organize, prioritize and follow through on multiple tasks. 

1. Display consistent, good judgment and decision-making skills. 

1. Must have high level computer skills or experience and/or skills working with Excel, Accounting software and HR systems. Experience using Blackbaud accounting software and/or Paycom HR system preferred but not required. 

1. Must be able to pass agency required background or security check. 

1. Employees who have been diagnosed with any type of substance use disorder or behavioral health addiction/compulsion must have sustained a minimum of two consecutive years of abstinence from all intoxicating substances and symptoms of their chemical and/or behavioral addiction; and must be in full sustained remission. 

1. This position may also involve bending, walking stairs and lifting up to 30 pounds on occasion.