Staff Accountant

For more than 60 years PRS, now HopeLink Behavioral Health (formerly PRS), has provided comprehensive and specialized support to individuals and families living with behavioral health challenges or facing a life crisis. We envision a society where hope is universal. Through access to quality behavioral health, crisis intervention, and suicide intervention services we foster an inclusive community in which everyone can attain wellness and a genuine sense of belonging.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Staff Accountant assists in the organization's finance department, working closely with the Senior Accountant. They ensure timely completion of accounts payable, including backup documentation, approvals, coding, and posting, support accounts receivable billing and the correct posting of deposits, maintain monthly balance sheet reconciliations for month end close and completion of monthly financial statements, and assist with information needed for annual financial audits.

PRIMARY DUTIES:

• Responsible for processing weekly AP invoices, to include gathering back up documentation and approvals, coding, and entering into Great Plains AP module.
• Process employee credit card expense reports the first week of the month following the statement close date. This includes reviewing receipts/GL coding and entering transaction details in Great Plains. As part of this process, the Staff Accountant will also review all credit card statements closely to identify and research any inappropriate expenses.
• Record all cash receipts (ACH, lockbox, and checks) in Great Plains, in accordance with established policies.
• Complete assigned customer invoices pursuant to the monthly billing schedule and post billing information into Great Plains AR module after review by the Sr Staff Accountant. Follow up with customers regarding past due accounts or balance discrepancies.
• Monthly reconciliation of balance sheet accounts, as assigned by Senior Manager of Finance
• Complete monthly reconciliations, schedules, and entries as necessary to complete financial statements by the 15th of each month
• Ensure resident invoices are sent by the 5th of each month and inform the Senior Manager of Finance of any payments not received by the 1st of the following month.
• Complete quarterly independent audits of client fund accounts (if any) within 30 days of the end of the quarter following established internal audit procedures.
• Complete all required reconciliations, schedules, and information gathering needed for the completion of the annual independent financial audit as directed by the Chief Financial and Administrative Officer or Senior Manager of Finance.
• Other duties assigned by the Senior Manager of Finance.

ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES:

• Adaptability to changes in environment and situations
• Strong and effective communication skills and accept criticism and feedback
• Dependability with attendance and punctuality guidelines
• Interpersonal relationship skills by maintaining confidentiality and dignity of self and others
• Professionalism by following through with commitments and treating others with respect
• Teamwork and contributes to building a positive team, gives and welcomes feedback

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting and at least three years of direct experience performing a range of hands-on accounting functions
• Effective written and interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
• Experience with Excel Required
• Great Plains (preferred)
• High degree of empathy toward the clients we serve
• Demonstrated knowledge and skill in computer procedures relevant to this position

EXPECTATIONS:

• Credit card expense reports will be reviewed for inappropriate expenditures, and all charges will be supported by receipts and will be entered for payment by the 10th of each month.
• Invoices will be coded correctly. Any uncertainties regarding coding will be brought to the attention of the Sr. Staff Accountant before being entered into the accounting system.
• Monthly and Quarterly tasks will be completed without reminders.
• Deposits are made the day received in the off