Finance Associate in Peapack, New Jersey at Matheny Medical and Educational Center

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Matheny is a special hospital for children and adults with medically complex developmental disabilities. Matheny's mission is to provide exceptional care and an optimal quality of life for children and adults with special needs and medically complex developmental disabilities. Founded by Walter and Marquerite Matheny in 1951, the Matheny of today is a pioneer in providing fully integrated, personalized care and education that respects each person's dignity and encourages their highest potential. At Matheny, we focus on abilities in a warm and nurturing environment.

Our fully-accredited non-profit private school combines traditional academics with therapeutic intervention and pre-vocational skill development. Our Adult Services Program includes five licensed community residences/group homes and two adult learning centers. Staffed by experienced therapists and instructors, the program supports adult patients as they attain their highest level of functioning and integration into the community. Matheny's Arts Access program empowers individuals with disabilities to create art without boundaries. Through the use of innovative communication systems, the artists have complete freedom to explore a world that is defined only by their unlimited creativity and unique self-expression.

Matheny Medical and Educational Center has a career opportunity available for a Full Time Finance Associate.

Desired Qualities:

• Respect
• Professionalism
• Integrity
• Compassion

Incentives for joining the Matheny team:

• Paid Training
• Staff Appreciation events
• Health and Wellness fairs
• Employee Recognition Awards
• Diversity events
• Employee Referral Bonuses

Enriching Lives. Growing Abilities

Job Duties for this position include:

Accounting Operations

• Prepare journal entries
• Perform bank reconciliations
• Reconcile assigned balance sheet accounts
• Maintain prepaid and accrual schedules
• Assist with fixed asset accounting
• Support month-end close activities

Regulatory Reporting Support

• Prepare supporting schedules for cost reports
• Compile supporting documentation for audits
• Assist with grant reporting schedules
• Support statistical reporting requirements
• Maintain documentation supporting regulatory filings

Cross-Functional Coverage

• Provide backup coverage for Accounts Payable
• Provide backup coverage for Billing
• Support cash posting activities
• Assist with revenue cycle support functions
• Maintain proficiency in multiple finance processes

Business Continuity & Cross Training

• Participate in departmental cross-training initiatives
• Maintain process documentation
• Assist with procedure development
• Support special projects and process improvements

Success Measures

• Timely completion of reconciliations
• Effective backup coverage across multiple functions
• Reduced operational disruption during absences
• Timely completion of close support activities

For Full Time employees, Matheny offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package that includes medical/dental, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, tax deferred retirement plan, and generous paid time off.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.

The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).

The salary range for this position is $25.64 - 38.46 per pay hour.

Salary ranges shown on third-party job sites may not accurately reflect ranges provided by Matheny Medical and Educational Center. Candidates should check www.matheny.org for accurate information and discuss salary/hourly details and our comprehensive benefits with a recruiter, if selected for an interview.

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Associate's degree in accounting, finance, or business required

Bachelor's degree or active progress toward one preferred.

Three years of accounting, bookkeeping, reconciliations, AP, billing, or finance operations experience minimum.

Must be able to work accurately with detailed financial information, follow procedures, and learn multiple processes.

Excel and accounting-system proficiency required.

Blackbaud or healthcare/nonprofit experience preferred.

Must demonstrate sound judgment, attention to detail, effective communication skills, and the ability to protect confidential financial, resident, patient, and employee information

Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and the ability to learn and effectively use finance and operational systems are required.

Licensure/ Certifications:

Bookkeeping or accounting certificate preferred, but not required.