F&A - Rep Payee Business Manager

Community Access Unlimited•Elizabeth, NJ

About The Position

Community Access Unlimited is a social service agency that provides support to individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. Such supports include but are not limited to housing, community integration, daily living skills, and employment GENERAL DESCRIPTION Manage the finances of Community Access Unlimited Inc. members who are unable to do so independently due to disability. Ensure work is performed in the best interest of the members. Coordinate efforts of department staff and assist in performing all functions required for the efficient operation of the accounting department, with particular attention given to maintaining a high level of quality and to completing assignments on a timely basis. Communicate effectively with Manager of Fiduciary Programs and key accounting staff. Demonstrate flexibility and work additional hours as needed to complete assignments.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Accountancy.
Minimum three years in organizational accounting, not-for profit and finance experience preferred

Responsibilities

Provide effective supervision to subordinate staff.
Ensure compliance with SSA rules and regulations.
Maintain Organization Representative Payee Bank Accounts.
Ensure individual records are maintained accurately and appropriately.
Be Responsible for the daily bookkeeping functions as organizational representative payee.
Ensure Accounts Payable operates in accord with accounting policies and procedures.
Provide an accounting of transactions.
Monitor/Oversee functions of SNAP and PEX ensuring accuracy in reporting and distribution of funds where applicable. Ensure CAU has authority to manage members’ other funds.
Review and process all payee bills in a timely manner. Follow up with vendor/clients when needed.
Develop, revise and implement policies and procedures.
Ensure timely and accurate reporting to SSA in order to maintain status as Organizational Rep Payee.
Provide Software and Technical Support for Rep Payee programs and processes. Find more efficient ways of processing,
Ensure timely audits are conducted with partner Rep Payee agencies.
Meet all deadlines with accurate work product.
Interface with supervisor on internal control policies, internal audit functions, tax filings, independent audit functions and accounting projects.
Prepare for year-end audit and financial statement preparation. Interfaces with auditors. Goal is a clean audit with no material audit points in management letter.
Interface with government agencies and auditors