Finance Associate

Matheny School and Hospital • Peapack, NJ

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Matheny is a special hospital for children and adults with medically complex developmental disabilities. Matheny's mission is to provide exceptional care and an optimal quality of life for children and adults with special needs and medically complex developmental disabilities. Founded by Walter and Marquerite Matheny in 1951, the Matheny of today is a pioneer in providing fully integrated, personalized care and education that respects each person's dignity and encourages their highest potential. At Matheny, we focus on abilities in a warm and nurturing environment. Our fully-accredited non-profit private school combines traditional academics with therapeutic intervention and pre-vocational skill development. Our Adult Services Program includes five licensed community residences/group homes and two adult learning centers. Staffed by experienced therapists and instructors, the program supports adult patients as they attain their highest level of functioning and integration into the community. Matheny's Arts Access program empowers individuals with disabilities to create art without boundaries. Through the use of innovative communication systems, the artists have complete freedom to explore a world that is defined only by their unlimited creativity and unique self-expression. Matheny Medical and Educational Center has a career opportunity available for a Full Time Finance Associate. Desired Qualities: Respect Professionalism Integrity Compassion

Requirements

• Associate's degree in accounting, finance, or business required
• Three years of accounting, bookkeeping, reconciliations, AP, billing, or finance operations experience minimum.
• Must be able to work accurately with detailed financial information, follow procedures, and learn multiple processes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and the ability to learn and effectively use finance and operational systems are required.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree or active progress toward one preferred.
• Blackbaud or healthcare/nonprofit experience preferred.
• Bookkeeping or accounting certificate preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries
• Perform bank reconciliations
• Reconcile assigned balance sheet accounts
• Maintain prepaid and accrual schedules
• Assist with fixed asset accounting
• Support month-end close activities
• Prepare supporting schedules for cost reports
• Compile supporting documentation for audits
• Assist with grant reporting schedules
• Support statistical reporting requirements
• Maintain documentation supporting regulatory filings
• Provide backup coverage for Accounts Payable
• Provide backup coverage for Billing
• Support cash posting activities
• Assist with revenue cycle support functions
• Maintain proficiency in multiple finance processes
• Participate in departmental cross-training initiatives
• Maintain process documentation
• Assist with procedure development
• Support special projects and process improvements

Benefits

• Paid Training
• Staff Appreciation events
• Health and Wellness fairs
• Employee Recognition Awards
• Diversity events
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• medical/dental
• life insurance
• tuition reimbursement
• tax deferred retirement plan
• generous paid time off

What This Job Offers

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