Financial Accountant

<strong><strong><strong>By joining Region 10, you can help actualize our mission of promoting opportunities for recovery, discovery, health and independence for individuals receiving services through ease of access, high quality of care and best value. View the details below on how you can become a&nbsp;</strong></strong>Financial Accountant&nbsp;for Region 10 PIHP</strong>

Port Huron, MI

Region 10 PIHP

<p>Region 10 Prepaid Inpatient Health Plan Provides public services for mental health and substance use disorders through the Community Mental Health agencies in Genesee, Lapeer, Sanilac and St. Clair counties and a panel of other care providers.</p> <h4>Mission: Promoting opportunities for Recovery, Discovery, Health and Independence for individuals receiving services through ease of access, high quality of care and best value.</h4> http://www.region10pihp.org

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Full-Time

Overview: The Financial Accountant is an administrative position that works under the general direction of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) in providing financial support to Region 10 PIHP in the areas of accounting and financial reporting.&nbsp;
Responsibilities: <p style="font-weight: 400;">Under the general direction of the CFO, the Financial Accountant is required to perform some or all of the following duties, however these do not include all of the tasks which the employee may be expected to perform:</p> <ul style="font-weight: 400;"> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Perform activities and reporting of finance, general accounting, cost/budget accounting, bookkeeping, payroll entries into the general ledger, and accounts payable/receivable work, consistent with federal, state, and local governmental accounting standards and generally accepted accounting principles</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Perform work in budget preparation for the Region 10 annual budget and for project / grant related areas including analysis and assisting in creation of budget reports</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">&nbsp;Assist in the preparation of required reports/financial statements for the organization on a monthly and annual basis</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Prepare for, and assist in, external financial audits and all regulatory audits requiring financial support</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Work with CFO to monitor budget expenditures for all Region 10 programs</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Perform and summarize account analysis in areas of revenue and expenditures, and development of departmental performance reporting.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Assist in developing relevant financial policy and procedures</li> </ul>
Requirements: <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS</strong></p> <ul style="font-weight: 400;"> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree in Accounting or Finance</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">5 years of experience in the accounting and financial reporting function</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Sound understanding of accounting and financial processes and controls</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Experience with the health care industry and/or governmental accounting</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and financial software.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Must have access to transportation.</li> </ul> <p><strong>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</strong></p> <ul> <li>Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree in Accounting</li> <li>10 years of experience in Accounting or Finance</li> <li>Experience with Great Plains financial software</li> <li>Experience with an organization providing behavioral health services</li> </ul> <br /> <p><strong>Notice to Applicants:</strong></p> <ul> <li>When applying, be sure to include evidence that the minimum qualifications are met (resume, copy of license, copy of educational transcripts, description of years of experience, skill based experience/training, letters of reference, etc.).</li> <li>This position will be hired as employment-at-will.</li> <li>Applicants who meet the initial screening may be subject to a pre-interview test lasting up to two (2) hours.</li> <li>Any offer of employment is contingent upon a Criminal Background Check, as well as a 5 Panel Drug Screen.</li> <li>Region 10 PIHP embraces an employment environment that promotes recovery and discovery, a person-centered approach to treatment/services, and cultural competence.&nbsp;&nbsp;An employee in this or any position is expected to support the employment environment.</li> <li>Region 10 PIHP provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Region 10 PIHP complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.</li> </ul>