Finance Specialist

Strategic HR Client Job Openings•Dayton, OH

6d•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. This hands-on role manages a range of accounting and administrative responsibilities and requires careful handling of sensitive financial and employee information. The position supports the organization’s responsible stewardship of resources and the operations that enable access to behavioral health services.

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 U.S.; visa sponsorship is not available.

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, ensuring appropriate approvals, coding, and accurate entry into accounting systems.
Investigate and resolve vendor payment issues and invoice discrepancies.
Monitor finance-related email communications and route invoices for approval.
Set up new 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 ensure 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 to support 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 SOPs.
Review county updates and support compliance with applicable employment law changes.
Perform additional fiscal, HR, and administrative duties as assigned.