<p>POSITION SUMMARY: Provide leadership and direction over financial reporting and planning as well as the ability to develop and implement accounting policy and procedure.</p> <p>POSITION QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS</p> <p>Education: Bachelor's degree in accounting from an accredited university/college required. Master's in business administration is preferred.</p> <p>License(s)/Certification(s) Required: CPA preferred</p> <p>Experience: Requirements</p> <ul> <li>At least Three (3) years of finance/accounting/auditing and business operation experience with a diverse knowledge of financial and business functions. </li><li>Minimum two (2) years of managerial/supervision experience, including hiring and firing. </li><li>Proficient in computer software and computer operations as they relate to accounting functions. </li></ul> <p>Skills and Abilities which may be representative but not all inclusive of those commonly associated with this position:</p> <ul> <li>Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost-control principles, practices, and applications. </li><li>Skill in analyzing and evaluating accounting and internal control methods and financial reports. </li><li>Skill in assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects, and demands. </li><li>Knowledgeable in generally accepted accounting principles and government auditing standards. </li><li>Knowledge of and/or experience in the Not-for-Profit or Health Care industries (desirable). </li><li>Strong (hands-on) computer skills, including the use of general ledger, word processing, spreadsheet, and e-mail software. </li><li>Excellent written and oral communication skills, including preparation of meaningful narrative reports and proposals. </li><li>Ability to communicate with diverse groups, both inside and outside of the agency. </li><li>Knowledge of and/or experience in Not-for-Profit regulations and accounting practices, including GAAS and Uniform Guidance under Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200 as well as Health Care Industry reporting practice and requirements. </li></ul> <p>Residency and Transportation Requirement: Must possess a valid driver's license and automobile with insurance coverage as required by the State of Missouri</p> <p>FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB</p> <p>Essential Functions</p> <ul> <li>Responsible for overall maintenance and accuracy of the general ledger, including the review of original documentation for accuracy and integrity. </li><li>Manages and monitors daily cash transactions to ensure appropriate organizational cash flow, including determination of weekly check runs, funding of payroll, and collection of accounts receivables. </li><li>Manages and co-ordinates the activities of accounts payable, payroll, and purchasing, including the acquisition of bids from vendors and oversight of outside payroll service. </li><li>Assists IT with computer programs related to finance and accounting and ensures adequate employee training on those programs. </li><li>Handles banking, vendor, and employee relationships as they relate to daily. </li><li>Assists Affinia Healthcare employees with GL coding issues, accounting forms and procedures, payroll issues, and purchasing issues. </li><li>Monitors and maintains fixed asset system, including the supervision of the annual inventory. </li><li>Oversees monthly close of books and reporting process, including reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts. </li><li>Oversees annual independent financial audit process, including preparation of audit schedules and analyses. </li><li>Handles periodic audits by granting agencies, workers compensation, and other required independent agencies. </li><li>Makes recommendations on investing excess cash within the parameters set by the finance committee. </li><li>Assists CFO in maintaining and implementing adequate internal controls. </li><li>Assists CFO in developing and implementing accounting policy and procedure. </li><li>Assists CFO in developing and monitoring organization budgets, including individual department budgets. </li><li>Performs other duties as assigned or required. </li></ul> <p>Marginal Functions</p> <ul> <li>Participate in overall department planning. </li><li>Work with other departments in developing and implementing policy and procedure related to financial transactions. </li></ul> <p>Supervises: Senior Accountant, Staff Accountant, Grant Reporting Specialist, Accounts Payable coordinator, Purchasing coordinator, Payroll and Benefits Director and Payroll coordinator.</p> <p>NOTE: SMOKING IS PROHIBITED IN THE WORK ENVIRONMENT</p> <p>NOTE: ALL APPLICANTS MUST PROVIDE CONTACT INFORMATION FOR THREE REFERENCES</p> <p>AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY SERVICES PROVIDED ON A NON-DISCRIMINATORY BASIS</p>