Finance Specialist

Strategic HR Client • Dayton, OH

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Finance Specialist supports the day-to-day financial, payroll, human resources, and administrative operations of the Mental Health Recovery Board of Clark, Greene, & Madison Counties. This hands-on role handles a range of accounting and administrative responsibilities and requires discretion when working with sensitive financial and employee information. The position supports responsible stewardship of resources that enable access to behavioral health services throughout the region.

This is an on-site contract position with the potential for permanent hire. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

• Associate degree in accounting or finance, or relevant government accounting or finance experience, required.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe, and standard accounting or office systems.
• Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and complete work in a timely manner.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive financial and employee information.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to identify discrepancies, follow up on outstanding items, and resolve routine financial and administrative issues.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with employees, vendors, county offices, and other stakeholders.
• Must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States; visa sponsorship is unavailable.

Nice To Haves

• Additional education, training, or experience in accounting, payroll, finance, business administration, human resources, or a related field.
• Experience with accounts payable, payroll support, fiscal administration, HR support, or related administrative functions.
• Experience processing invoices, maintaining financial or personnel records, and supporting payroll or benefits administration.

Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable invoices, including approvals, coding, and accurate entry into accounting systems.
• Investigate and resolve vendor payment issues and invoice discrepancies.
• Monitor finance-related email and route invoices for approval.
• Set up vendors and maintain required vendor documentation and records.
• Process receipts and accurately record financial transactions.
• Assist with collection activities as needed.
• Process bi-weekly employee timesheets and payroll-related information.
• Track and maintain employee leave balances.
• Coordinate employee benefit deductions and reconcile benefits billing.
• Support employee onboarding, new-hire paperwork, and HR system setup.
• Maintain employee personnel, benefits, insurance, and other required records.
• Partner with county departments to support accurate payroll and benefits administration.
• Assist with preparing the annual operations budget, financial projections, analyses, and reports.
• Prepare and maintain budget reserves and assist with approved journal entries, amendments, transfers, and supplemental appropriations.
• Monitor budget accounts, revenue, and expenditures for compliance with approved budgets and funding requirements.
• Work with staff to ensure payments are properly applied, authorized, and aligned with contracting requirements.
• Assist with developing and maintaining finance procedures, process manuals, and standard operating procedures.
• Review county updates and support compliance with applicable employment law changes.
• Perform additional fiscal, HR, and administrative duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree