Senior Accountant I chez NEWPORT COUNTY COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTER

Description

WHO WE ARE…

Newport Mental Health (NMH) is a progressive high-energy organization that uses state of the art person-centered recovery approach to help individuals recover from mental illness and substance use disorders. NMH extends its trauma informed evidence-based services to children, adolescents, families, and adults. Our services vary from outreach, specialized program, mental health, school-based therapy, substance use therapy, community-based therapy, and outpatient clinic. 

For more information visit our website: www.newportmentalhealth.org

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR…

Mission- Aligned: You are excited to be a part of Newport Mental Health’s mission to improve the lives of our clients living and working in Newport County by providing the highest quality of care. 

Ally: You intentionally foster belonging, personal growth, and empowerment for all. You are a strong advocate for the BIPOC, LQBTQIA+, Woman, Veteran, and other underrepresented communities. 

Solution Orientated: You are driven to think of different approaches to narrow the gap which leads to positive and effective changes. 

Time Management: You are a conscious planner and a thoughtful decision maker who adheres to deadlines. 

WHAT WE OFFER…

• Excellent Health and Dental Insurance.
• Vacation, Sick and Personal time accrued biweekly.
• Up to 11 Paid Holidays.
• Retirement program through Mutual of America.
• Additional supplemental insurance programs.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Employer paid life insurance.
• Flexible spending account (FSA) and dependent care (DCA) spending accounts.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING (ESSENTIAL DUTIES) …

The Senior Accountant I ensures accurate and timely payroll processing and financial reporting through oversight and high-level reconciliations, and revenue cycle analytics. This role supports the agency’s financial stability by closely monitoring billing operations and financial compliance.

Essential Duties:

• Biweekly payroll processing and expense reimbursement through the Paylocity system ensuring compliance with applicable labor laws and agency policies.
• Cash management functions; daily banking deposits via remote deposit capture and physically going to the bank. Recording all of the transaction in the GL and scanning insurance reimbursement to the outside billing team. 
• Accounts receivable functions, posting payments 
• Lead the monthly reconciliation process ensuring that all accounts are reconciled in a timely manner for month end closing. 
• Reconcile assigned general ledger accounts and ensure accurate month-end and year-end closes.
• Preparation of deposits for remote deposit capture and the bank.
• Posting of all incoming ACH transactions and fees.
• Prepare journal entries and maintain subsidiary ledgers.
• Ensure the integrity of AR aging reports and reimbursement tracking by payer.
• Track restricted and unrestricted fund use and collaboration with program leads on allowable expenses.
• Assist in the budget preparation process and financial forecasting.
• Maintain schedules for balance sheet accounts and assist in monthly close.
• Collaborate with the finance team on monthly and quarterly financial reports.
• Assist with audits by preparing financial schedules and supporting documentation.
• Assist in financial analysis and variance reporting for management review.
• Liaison with Philanthropy department on all contribution streams ensuring accurate recording of revenue and expenses 
• Collaborate with clinical and operations staff to support financial reporting needs.
• Attend training and support cross-functional finance tasks as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

WHAT WE EXPECT OF YOU…

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• Minimum of 7 years of accounting experience, preferably in healthcare or nonprofit.
• Experience with general ledger, AR, and financial reporting systems.
• Payroll experience required.
• Paylocity experience a plus
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of Medicaid, Medicare, and commercial insurance reimbursement preferred.
• Proficiency in Excel, Blackbaud NXT, accounting software, and electronic health systems.

APPLY NOW

Submitting your application is a great way to learn more about Newport Mental Health. If you have questions about how your experience aligns with our job openings or know someone who would be a great candidate for our job openings, please contact Human Resources:

Human Resources

Newport Mental Health

42 Valley Road

Middletown, RI 02842

Tel: 401-846-1213

Fax: 401-324-6251

Newport Mental Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.