General Summary

The Accountant is responsible for various accounting functions of the agency, including general ledger, subsidiary ledgers and related functions such as budgeting, contract compliance, utilization, accounts receivable, accounts payable and other administrative services. They report financial data to various governing entities and will assist in all financial operations and meet appropriate accounting standards

Essential Functions:

• Verifies, allocates, distributes, and posts financial transactions to appropriate accounts, cost centers, and accounting periods.
• Generates, tracks, and posts journal entries for Community Mental Health (CMH) and County accounts as required.
• Maintains detailed supporting schedules and spreadsheets for balance sheet and general ledger accounts.
• Summarizes transaction activity and posts data to the general ledger.
• Reconciles general ledger, special accounts, CMH-to-County accounts, and monthly bank statements.
• Reconciles grant and special accounts with expenditures at fiscal year-end.
• Maintains and tracks Accounts Receivable records.
• Assists in preparation of operating budgets and budget revisions.
• Assists with preparation and data collection for monthly financial reports.
• Calculates and prepares OBRA, grants, and other required billings.
• Develops, enters, and maintains MDHHS grants in EGRAMS.
• Reviews vouchers, codes invoices, approves Accounts Payable checks, and maintains detailed check registers.
• Serves as backup for Accounts Payable and Payroll functions, including responding to vendor and staff inquiries.
• Develops and produces financial and program reports as requested, ensuring reporting deadlines are met.
• Assists in preparation of financial statements and state-required financial reports.
• Maintains documentation for audits and assists independent, State, and annual Finance auditors.
• Assists the CFO and Accounting and Billing Supervisor with monitoring financial transactions, procedure development, problem resolution, and billing/finance-related projects.

Other Functions:

• Participates in agency meetings and committees as assigned.
• Complete required training and continuing education.
• Perform additional duties as assigned in a cooperative and positive manner.
• Maintains compliance with MDHHS and Medicaid standards, Recipient Rights, HIPAA, confidentiality requirements, and Agency policies.
• Lapeer County Community Mental Health embraces an employment environment that promotes recovery and discovery, a person-centered approach to treatment/services, and cultural competence. An employee with this or any position is expected to support the employment environment.

This list may not be inclusive of the total score of job function to be performed. Duties responsibilities may be added, deleted or modified at any time.

Employment Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree required

Experience:

• 1-2 years of experience in accounting or finance required.
• Experience working in public sector, governmental, or non-profit accounting preferred.
• Experience working with County or multi-entity financial systems preferred.

Required Skills:

• High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including formulas, spreadsheets, and data analysis.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with a team.