Finance Specialist

Mirror•Newton, KS

About The Position

Under the supervision of the CFOO, the Finance Specialist is responsible for day-to-day accounting operations, including oversight of accounts receivable, accounts payable, and insurance and Medicaid billing. The role maintains internal controls over general ledger accounts, ensures accounts are reviewed and reconciled at least quarterly, and assists with the annual financial audit. The Finance Specialist operates in accordance with policies and procedures determined by the Board of Directors and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, or Finance from an accredited four-year college or university, or be working toward a bachelor’s degree in one of these areas; the degree is preferred.
Experience working with a general ledger and basic accounting operations in a corporate environment.
At least two years of supervisory experience.
Excellent interpersonal skills and effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to maintain team spirit and work cooperatively with others.
Adaptability to change and excellent organizational skills.
Ability to organize, prioritize, and follow through on multiple tasks.
Consistent good judgment and decision-making skills.
High-level computer skills or experience and/or skills with Excel, accounting software, and HR systems.
Ability to pass the agency-required background or security check.
Employees diagnosed with substance use disorder or behavioral health addiction/compulsion must have at least two consecutive years of abstinence from intoxicating substances and symptoms of the addiction, and be in full sustained remission.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a health care organization.
Experience with grant reporting procedures.
Experience using Blackbaud accounting software and/or the Paycom HR system; preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Oversee accounts payable, ensuring accuracy and high-quality invoice organization, coding, and approvals in the payment process.
Enter recurring, non-recurring, and correcting journal entries each month.
Run monthly financial statements and review them with the CFO; make corrections or adjustments as needed and prepare reports for management and the Board.
Prepare and reconcile investment accounts.
Ensure monthly and quarterly grant reports are submitted to funding entities, coordinating with program operating managers or other personnel when grant narratives are required.
Maintain accurate balance sheet accounts, including cash, prepaids, fixed assets, and deferred revenues, following nonprofit GAAP and timely matching to the period.
Provide customer service to managers, executives, and the Board.
Assist with the annual audit.
Assist the CFO with timely filing of financial documents with state and federal governments.
Ensure management and Board policies, as well as applicable accounting and financial management laws and regulations, are met.
Perform other job responsibilities as assigned by immediate supervisors.