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Title: Senior Staff Accountant 

Do you have a passion for helping others and want a career where you can make a difference? Then join our NTBHA team. We have proved to be a strong, self-sufficient and enduring foundation within our community. We are committed to connecting and serving our clients where they live.

NTBHA is the Local Behavioral Health Authority (LBHA) contracted by Texas Human Services Commission (HHSC) to provide mental health and substance use disorder services to qualified indigent consumers in our six-county region of Dallas, Ellis, Hunt, Kaufman, Navarro, and Rockwall Counties.
We are responsible for developing a collaborative system of care for individuals in crisis in the NTBHA service area. We are focused on trauma-informed, resilience-oriented care in all services provided.

NTBHA is deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, both in our hiring practices and in our experiences as employees. We strive to create a mindful and respectful environment and culture that is free of perceived harassment, racism, and discrimination, creating an environment of understanding and compassion for all lived experiences.

The Senior Staff Accountant is responsible for the accounting and financial data for NTBHA as assigned by the Chief Financial Officer and Controller. Work is performed under the direction of the Controller. The Senior Staff Accountant compiles and assists in preparing financial data and records, ensuring that all financial data is recorded in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and on a basis consistent with NTBHA’s policies and procedures.

This position is classified as exempt and requires flexibility in scheduling to meet organizational needs, including adjusting work hours as necessary to ensure job responsibilities are completed.

Qualifications required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from an AACSB-accredited school of business required.
• CPA Preferred but not required.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, GASB, grant accounting, and financial reporting principles.
• Experience with governmental, nonprofit, or grant-funded accounting preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, work independently, and collaborate effectively within a team-oriented, fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.
• Proficiency using personal computers and standard office technology.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines and complete tasks on time. Independent judgment and the ability to work with little supervision are necessary.

Job duties, responsibilities, and skills:

• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable accounting standards.
• Assist with the monthly close process, monthly financial status reporting, and annual audit preparation.
• Support organizational financial planning activities, including preparation of annual budgets for assigned departments and programs.
• Prepare schedules and supporting documentation for annual and single audits.
• Assist with site and desk audits by gathering required documentation and preparing responses for management review prior to submission.
• Maintain and ensure compliance with internal controls, GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles), and GASB (Governmental Accounting Standards Board) standards.
• Prepare and submit all required grant financial reports (monthly, quarterly, and annual) for Federal, State, and Local Mental Health grants and contracts in a timely and accurate manner.
• Reconcile grant financial reports to the general ledger and research and resolve reconciling items and discrepancies.
• Prepare reimbursement invoices for submission to State and Federal agencies.

• Coordinate with program managers to ensure timely submission of all grant deliverables, including clinical performance reports, financial status reports, general ledger detail, and other required documentation.
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations, identify posting errors or omissions, and ensure accurate financial statement presentation.
• Maintain organized accounting records, reports, and supporting documentation in accordance with record retention requirements.
• Protect confidential financial and organizational information while supporting Finance Department initiatives and cross-functional operational needs.
• Complete special projects and perform additional duties as assigned to support departmental and organizational objectives.

We are responsible for developing a collaborative system of care for individuals in crisis in the NTBHA service area. We are focused on trauma-informed, resilience-oriented care in all services provided.

Benefits:

• 457(b) 

• Paid time off 

• Health, Dental and Vision insurance 

• Health savings account 

• Flexible spending account 

• Tuition reimbursement