Accounting Manager Job at Matheny Medical and Educational Center in Peapack and

Description

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 Accounting Manager.

Desired Qualities of an Accounting Manager:

• Respect
• Professionalism
• Integrity
• Compassion

Incentives for joining the Matheny team:

• Paid Training
• Staff Appreciation events
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Employee Recognition Awards
• Diversity events
• Employee Referral Bonuses

Enriching Lives. Growing Abilities

Duties of this position include:

• Collaborate with the finance leadership team to maintain an accurate accounting system, ensuring proper recording and accounting of all transactions while safeguarding assets in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
• Supervise and provide guidance to the billing, accounts payable, and payroll teams, overseeing their daily operational tasks..
• Prepare monthly internal financial reporting packages, including supporting work papers and reconciliations, for review by the Director and CFO.
• Review and analyze financial data and general ledger accounts periodically to ensure data completeness and accuracy.
• Assist in the preparation of annual budgets based on past, current, and projected expenditures and revenues.
• Represent the finance department within organizational meetings, as requested.
• Manage and train members of the finance department, fostering their professional growth and development.
• Evaluate day-to-day operations for efficiencies, identifying opportunities to reduce duplication and streamline workflows.
• Collaborate directly with external auditors for the annual financial statement audit, Department of Education prescribed format audit, VEBA and 403b audit, preparing financial statements and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate with the Human Resources Department on the annual 403b audit and Health and Wellness Plan Audit.
• Provide regular financial reports to school administration, including budget preparation and required reporting.
• Assists with the preparation of all cost reimbursement reports and government agency reports as needed.
• Maintains compliance with applicable laws related to fiscal responsibilities.
• Assists with all other financial reporting requirements of the organization, as needed.
• Gathers information and data required for annual filing of Matheny's Form 990.
• Assists the Finance Department in the development and implementation of automated accounting applications, thereby streamlining financial processes and enhancing efficiency.
• Assists in special projects as required.
• Undertake other finance department tasks as needed and assigned.

For Full Time employees, Matheny offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package that includes medical/dental, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, tax deferred retirement plan, and generous paid time off.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.

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Position Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Business Management from an accredited college or university required. MBA or CPA strongly preferred.
• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in finance or accounting. 3+ years managing teams.
• Healthcare and Education background preferred.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel essential.
• Supervisory experience required.
• Proficiency in Blackbaud Financial Edge preferred.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills required.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills required.

Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-Time

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