Senior Finance and Accounting Analyst

Mental Health Resources•Saint Paul, MN

9h•Onsite

About The Position

This position serves as a key leadership role within the Finance Department, responsible for overseeing core financial operations including payroll, accounts payable, and accounting functions, while advancing financial systems, analytics, and internal controls.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting or a closely related field.
Minimum of seven years of increasing responsibility in accounting in a similar organization.
Minimum of five years of supervision experience.
Advanced spreadsheet/data management skills.
Payroll and AP experience required.
System automation experience required.

Nice To Haves

Spanish speaking
Hmong speaking
Somali speaking

Responsibilities

Provide oversight of payroll and accounts payable functions to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.
Review and approve payroll processing, including employee changes and reconciliations.
Ensure invoices and reimbursements are properly authorized and recorded.
Monitor cash disbursement processes and cash flow.
Serve as escalation point for complex issues.
Ensure documentation and audit trails are maintained.
Lead development of standardized financial processes.
Document all finance workflows.
Identify and implement process improvements where possible.
Act as liaison to the Human Resources department and collaborate with the Billing department to document related processes.
Lead automation of AP, payroll, and reimbursements.
Implement system-based approvals.
Partner with IT for system improvements.
Evaluate and implement technology solutions.
Develop and maintain advanced financial reporting and analytics to support leadership decision-making.
Create automated monthly FTE analysis comparing budget to actual and prior year performance.
Improve expense classification and reporting to enhance financial transparency.
Support budgeting, forecasting, proformas, and grant processes.
Document payroll services for MN-CIT., MHOC and the Medica Pilot program.
Ensure compliance, monitor policies, and identify financial risks.

Benefits

4-Day Work Week Option Available
Mental Health Resources
Initial orientation program
On-going in-house training program
iPhone and laptop computer provided
Health insurance (including family health coverage) with employee costs in the top 6% of most affordable health care options
Competitive dental insurance
Automatic enrollment in retirement plan after 1 year with a 3% employer contribution
9 paid holidays
18 days accrued PTO during your first year
Annual merit-based salary increases
$1000 salary bonus for passing the language proficiency exam