Accounting - Accountant

Meridian Services • Golden Valley, MN

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Accountant position is responsible for performing month-end closing tasks, conducting variance analysis, completing balance sheet reconciliations, overseeing banking functions, maintaining insurance policies, and collaborating with department heads on budgets. This role also involves calculating client billing rates, ensuring regulatory compliance, and preparing various reports. The position requires a 4-year degree in Accounting or a related business field, or a 2-year degree with 3-5 years of experience, along with strong Excel skills and the ability to learn new systems. Excellent organizational and communication skills are essential, as is flexibility during peak workload periods. Successful candidates must pass background checks for the Department of Human Services and Motor Vehicle records.

Requirements

• 4-year Accounting or related business degree, OR 2-year Accounting degree with 3–5 years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including complex formulas).
• Experience with multiple computer systems and ability to learn new programs.
• Strong organizational and task prioritization skills to meet multiple deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Flexibility to adapt to peak workload seasons (e.g., annual audits).
• Successful clearance of Department of Human Services background check
• Successful clearance of Motor Vehicle Background Check and acceptable driving record per Company Policy

Nice To Haves

• Background in social services or developmental disabilities
• Familiarity with insurance management (e.g., liability, workers’ compensation, property, auto)
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and driven to exceed expectations
• Comfortable collaborating with diverse stakeholders, from State representatives to auditors and the general public

Responsibilities

• Perform month-end closing tasks, including general ledger reviews, allocations, and financial statement generation.
• Conduct variance analysis and make actionable recommendations.
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations.
• Oversee banking functions, manage funding, and handle asset setup and retirement.
• Maintain insurance policies, property/auto claims, and assist with annual audits (e.g., workers’ compensation).
• Collaborate with department heads to create annual budgets and assess financial goals.
• Calculate client billing rates and staffing needs.
• Ensure adherence to Federal, State, Local, Medicaid, and healthcare agency regulations.
• Prepare census reporting, unclaimed property reporting, and manage State/Medicaid audits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree