Finance Specialist Full-time

Job Summary:

The Finance Specialist will provide support to major financial accounting areas including accounts payable, general ledger accounting, account reconciliation and backup to the front desk.

The Finance Specialist is responsible for maintaining the contract database and providing staff support to the Business Office Manager for billing and collection duties.

Essential Functions:

Enter weekly invoices and print checks/ACH payments for approval

Enter deposits into billing software and accounting software on a timely basis.

Prepare and distribute annual 1099s

Develops Financial Reports as directed by CFO

Assist with accounting projects as directed by CFO

Provides year-end audit reports and submissions to auditor portal

Make recommendations to improve efficiency of financial processes

Follow internal accounting procedures and policies to ensure financial security is maintained

Performs research of invoices and data retrieval as requested for projects

Collaborate with others in various departments to ensure all financial information is accurate

Investigate differences in budgeted versus actual results on monthly financial statements

Conduct majority of accounts payable functions: coding and entering invoices, printing checks, and answering payment inquiries on a weekly basis; review statements and follow up with vendors on outstanding invoices monthly; file check stubs with documentation as needed

Collaborate with billing managers to ensure all financial information is accurate

Assist with the preparation of the annual budget as needed

Assist with collection of company accounts receivable

Assist as back-up for monthly electronic claim submission and paper statement submission

Prepare audit confirmations at year-end and assist in the preparation of audit workpapers and various documentation requests from auditors for annual audit

Report annual utility usage to comply with benchmarking requirements

Assist with special projects as requested

Experience/Educational Requirements:

Associates degree in Accounting, Finance, related field or equivalent experience

2-3 years of experience in Accounting, Finance or related field preferred

Knowledge of accounting rules, regulations, policies and procedures

Strong computer skills including accounting systems, Microsoft Excel skills and other accounting software

Strong attention to detail and accuracy

Ability to thoroughly analyze and research information

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

We offer a great compensation package including:

Competitive Salaries

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Company-paid Life Insurance

Company-paid Long Term Disability

401k Retirement Plan with 4% company match

Vacation and Sick Time

Three extra paid days off per year for birthday, work anniversary and a floating holiday

Referral Bonuses

Uniform Stipend

Discount Meals

Employment contingent on passing a background check, physical, drug screen and TB test

**Luther Park Community is an Equal Opportunity Employer**