• Finance Specialist I

    Spectrum Health and Human Services (Orchard Park, NY)


    Agency Profile: Spectrum Health & Human Services respectfully partners with adults, children and families as they recover from behavioral, emotional, mental health and/or substance related disorders by offering individualized and meaningful opportunities of hope, empowerment and support to achieve self-defined improvements in their quality of life.

     

    Full-time: 227 Thorn Avenue, Orchard Park, NY

    SUMMARY OF POSITION FUNCTION:

    Primarily responsible for key accounting support activities including purchasing, accounts payable, vendor management, cash disbursements and cash receipts

    MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

    + Process Purchase Requisitions for supplies, equipment and services for all Agency sites

    + Process vendor and staff vouchers/invoices for payment

    + Resolve vendor account issues and ensure compliance (background checks, W-9s and certificates of insurance)

    + Accurate and timely data entry of cash receipts and disbursements and reconciling to weekly operating bank account transaction reports

    + Manage various Agency assets (petty cash funds, bus passes, stamps) and physically distribute across sites

    + Process staff training requests (registration, travel, accommodations) and arrange for per diem travel allowance

    + Upload and maintain documentation of all related financial transactions to Business Central

    + Participate in internal and external audits, preparing schedules, documentation, and responding to auditor requests

    + Shared responsibility to provide back-up coverage of all Finance Specialist duties

    + Other duties as assigned by supervisor or Executive Finance staff within specified time frame

    SKILLS/COMPETENCIES:

    + Demonstrated skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook and experience with computerized accounting systems (Business Central or similar)

    + Ability to complete extensive computer work requiring accurate and timely posting of detailed transactions daily

    + Familiarity with general accounting principles

    + Must be able to organize and prioritize duties effectively and work efficiently within defined timeframes

    + Must exercise tact and diplomacy and maintain positive working relationships when dealing with internal staff, team members, external staff, consumers and Agency third parties

    + Must demonstrate good written and oral communication skills

    EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

    + Associate Degree in Business (or related field) or HS Diploma (GED) with experience

    EXPERIENCE:

    + Associate Degree or HS Diploma with 2 years related experience

     

    COMPENSATION: $17.46/hr - $22.26/hr