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Mental Health Association of Nassau County

Senior Financial Accountant

Mental Health Association of Nassau County, Hempstead, New York, United States,


Mental Health Association of Nassau County

Position:

Senior Financial AccountantCategory:

ExemptDepartment:

FinanceEmployment Status:

Full TimeFinger Printing Required:

NoDriving:

NoThe Senior Financial Accountant reports to the CFO and works closely with the Senior Grants Accountant, Medicaid Biller, and Accounts Payable Specialist to ensure the completeness and accuracy of posting monthly financial activity. The Senior Financial Accountant is responsible for coordinating monthly closings and preliminary preparation of financial statements.Responsibilities include:Oversight of all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems to ensure compliance with appropriate GAAP standards and regulatory requirements.Maintaining general ledger activity for a related entity, Haypath Houses.Monitoring cash flow daily reports and projecting cash needs.Coordinating financial audit activity.Supporting the CFO in planning and preparation of monthly financial statements, annual Agency budget, and other projects.Performing a leadership role overseeing and coordinating inputs from all accounting staff as needed to ensure timely monthly closings and reporting.Preparing and/or reviewing the following (not an all-exhaustive list):The accuracy and validity of A/P accruals.1099s and 1096 at year-end.A/P aging reconciling to the general ledger.The accuracy and validity of all Medicaid billing.Approving bi-weekly payroll.Financial Management checks.Bank and investment statements.Global Cash Card entries.Paypal account.Petty Cash.Mortgage and lease payments.Monthly reconciliation of balance sheet accounts.Program revenue and expense activity statements.Other duties as assigned.Reports to:

Chief Financial OfficerSupervises:

Staff Accountant (shared supervision with Senior Grants Accountant)Qualifications:Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, CPA, or MBA preferred.Minimum 5 years related experience.Solid experience in coordinating audit activities, managing reporting, budget development, account analysis, accounts payable and receivable, general ledger, payroll, and accounting for investments.Technology savvy with experience selecting and overseeing software installations a plus.Keen analytic, organization, and problem-solving skills.Strong interpersonal and communication skills, effective communication, and preparation of key data schedules for presentation to leadership and other Agency executives.MS Office; experience with FundEZ accounting software is a plus; advanced Excel skills.

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