Accountant

The Mental Health Association of Columbia-Greene Counties Inc. is looking to fill a new Accountant position.

The Finance Department is responsible for the planning, auditing, accounting, organizing, monitoring, and payroll of the organization. Each position plays a key role in the success of a smooth functioning department. This role will work closely with the Bookkeepers and review all documentation prior to submission to the CFO or Senior Accountant. This department will be considered a resource to all of the management team with all functions of the fiscal department.

This is an exempt, full time position requiring 40 hours per week. It is benefit-eligible with an annual salary of $70,000.

Full Time Benefits include Medical, Dental, Life and AD&D plan. Profit Sharing Account (employer contribution), plus Voluntary Vision, Life, AFLAC, Telemedicine (Concierge Medical), Voluntary 401K plans, EAP, generous sick, vacation, personal time, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement and much more. Plus, you get to be part of a dynamic, diverse, and supportive behavioral health organization whose mission is to "Provide education and advocacy, and to enhance the wellbeing of individuals, families and communities."

Job duties include:

• Expenditure Tracking.
• Assist with the assurance of accurate documentation for submission of grants, reports for funders etc...
• Assist CFO with audit prep and gathering of information for the CBR / CFR.
• Assist Senior Accountant with grant documentation, preparing claims for submission.
• Assist with bank reconciliations.
• Filing / coping of documents as needed, primarily for submission of claims for grants.
• Back up Human Resources Information Specialist with payroll processing.
• Prepare weekly bank deposits.
• Prepare monthly reports for the CEO and CFO to present to Board of Directors.

• B.S. in accounting, as well as 1-2 years’ experience with Medicaid, Medicare and Managed care billing a must.
• A firm understanding of HIPPA practices and procedures and compliance.
• Should be an independent worker possessing strong computer and interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a fast paced accounting department.
• Microsoft program knowledge a must.
• Experience with FUNDEZ preferred.
• Must be self-motivated.
• Must have excellent verbal, written, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to obtain a Statewide Central Registry and Fingerprint clearance.
• Must have a valid NYS Driver’s License, clean MVR, and reliable transportation.
• Demonstrate a commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias.
• Regular and steady attendance is a requirement for all positions.

Candidates from historically underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. All offers are contingent on the candidate’s ability to obtain a Statewide Central Registry and Fingerprint clearance and must have a valid NYS Driver’s License and a clean MVR.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we do not discriminate in our employment practices due to an applicant's sex, race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, creed, disability, veteran status, marital status, familial status, military status, domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation or gender identity/expression (including transgender status), predisposing genetic characteristics/genetic information or carrier status, ancestry, ethnic group identification, ethnic background, traits historically associated with race, reproductive health decision making, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. At the Mental Health Association, we believe a diverse and inclusive workforce makes the best workforce.