Accounting Specialist

WHY CMMHC? 

For more than 60 years, CMMHC has provided comprehensive mental and chemical health services to residents of Benton, Sherburne, Stearns and Wright Counties. Our employees are our greatest asset. We are looking for compassionate people who want to make a difference in the lives of individuals and families struggling with mental and chemical health issues. We offer a great place to work, collaborative team environment, and resources to support your personal and professional development.

BENEFITS WE OFFER

• Paid Time Off
• On-site education programs 
• Comprehensive benefits program (Medical and Dental Insurance, HSA, FSA, Vision, Company Paid Employee Life Insurance, Voluntary Term Life, Long-Term Disability, Short-Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program, & Optional Supplemental Insurance)
• 403(b) retirement plan with a 5.5% employer contribution

WHAT SETS US APART

We Develop Our Team: We provide individual developmental experience beginning with our agency orientation and role specific onboarding program. We encourage team members to pursue educational and developmental opportunities through continuing education funds and on-site education programs.

 We Take Care of Our Team: We encourage work-life balance with a generous paid time off program and flexible schedules. Our comprehensive benefits plan offers resources for team members to maintain emotional, physical, and financial well-being. In addition, all CMMHC sites are approved for the National Loan Repayment Program to facilitate repayment of Federal Student Loans.  

 We Support Each Other: Our mission is to foster healthy lives and thriving communities. We carry that mission through to our team in offering a supportive and collaborative work environment. Team members share consistent feedback in feeling supported professionally and personally by our leadership team. 

 We Celebrate Each Other: We work hard to support our communities and encourage our progress along the way. We offer team building and employee recognition programs that energize and inspire our work individually and as a team.  

 We Partner with Our Community: We offer dedicated volunteer time and encourage our team members to give back to causes they are passionate about. In addition, we offer volunteer opportunities through structured community partnerships.

CMMHC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type with regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity of expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

COMPENSATION

Starting at - $23.77/hour non-exempt

SCHEDULE

Full-Time: Monday-Friday, Business Day Hours 

LOCATION

ON-SITE at our Waite Park Office:

411 3rd Street North

Waite Park, MN 56387

OPPORTUNITY

Central Minnesota Mental Health Center (CMMHC) is seeking a proven leader to serve as the Accounting Specialist in our Waite Park location. The Accounting Specialist is responsible for processing accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll for the Agency. This position is shared with another Accounting Specialist to provide a segregation of duties for audit purposes.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Accounts Receivable:

• Prepare invoices for all grants and contract on a monthly or quarterly basis.
• Reconcile bank deposits from the Business Office.
• Prepare and post monthly allowance calculations.
• Assist with preparation of bank reconciliation. 

Accounts Payable:

• Perform accounts payable processing which includes coding and entering invoices, obtaining required signatures, issuing checks and ACH payments, scanning AP documentation in accounting software and storing physical copy.
• Ensure all vendors have the proper 1099 setup based on W-9.
• Process employee expensive reimbursements.
• Code and reconcile credit card statements.

Payroll:

• Prepare and process bi-weekly payroll.
• Review payroll adjustments for accuracy and time reports during processing.
• Prepare payroll tax wire, direct deposit file, and child support file.
• Post payroll journal entries after each payroll.
• Balance year end payroll totals to ensure accurate W-2 processing. 

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

• High School Degree or GED.
• Clear DHS Background Study.
• Valid Driver’s License and acceptable driving record.

WHAT WILL SET YOU APART

• 2-year degree in accounting or equivalent industry experience.