Senior Finance and Accounting Analyst

Senior Finance and Accounting Analyst

4-Day Work Week Option Available

Location: St. Paul, MN

Salary Range: $77,509.41 - $100,762.23 annually

We are committed to providing salary ranges for all open positions. Please note that the specific compensation for this role will be determined based on your experience, qualifications, location, and internal equity considerations.

Mental Health Resources, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We embrace diversity and inclusion and take a person-centered care approach to the population we serve. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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This position serves as a key leadership role within the Finance Department, responsible for overseeing core financial operations including payroll, accounts payable, and accounting functions, while advancing financial systems, analytics, and internal controls. 

A few of the benefits offered by MHR:

• MHR is looking for candidates who are Spanish speaking, Hmong speaking, and Somali speaking. You may receive a $1000 salary bonus for passing the language proficiency exam.
• Initial orientation program AND on-going in-house training program.
• iPhone and laptop computer provided for staff.
• Health insurance (including family health coverage) with employee costs in the top 6% of most affordable health care options. Competitive dental insurance.
• Automatic enrollment in retirement plan after 1 year with a 3% employer contribution.
• 9 paid holidays and 18 days accrued PTO during your first year.
• Annual merit-based salary increases.
• Schedule primarily Monday-Friday daytime hours.
• MHR is committed to working towards racial equity and combating racism.
• MHR is a tobacco free workplace promoting health & wellness for the individuals we serve and our employees.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide oversight of payroll and accounts payable functions to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance. 
• Review and approve payroll processing, including employee changes and reconciliations. 
• Ensure invoices and reimbursements are properly authorized and recorded. 
• Monitor cash disbursement processes and cash flow. 
• Serve as escalation point for complex issues. 
• Ensure documentation and audit trails are maintained.
• Lead development of standardized financial processes. 
• Document all finance workflows. 
• Identify and implement process improvements where possible 
• Act as liaison to the Human Resources department and collaborate with the Billing department to document related processes.
• Lead automation of AP, payroll, and reimbursements. 
• Implement system-based approvals. 
• Partner with IT for system improvements. 
• Evaluate and implement technology solutions.
• Develop and maintain advanced financial reporting and analytics to support leadership decision-making. 
• Create automated monthly FTE analysis comparing budget to actual and prior year performance. 
• Improve expense classification and reporting to enhance financial transparency. 
• Support budgeting, forecasting, proformas, and grant processes.
• Document payroll services for MN-CIT., MHOC and the Medica Pilot program.
• Ensure compliance, monitor policies, and identify financial risks. 

Minimum Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or a closely related field. 
• Minimum of seven years of increasing responsibility in accounting in a similar organization, minimum of five years of supervision experience, and advanced spreadsheet/data management skills. 
• Payroll and AP experience required. 
• System automation experience required.