Senior Financial Analyst

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Objective: The Senior Financial Analyst position performs various duties in a timely and professional manner according to the department protocol. The position includes preparation of financial statements, reconciliations, journal entries, supporting documentation, accounts payable, accounts receivable, daily bank deposit entries, backup for payroll, support the budget process, assist in the preparation of annual financial audit and 401k audit, account reconciliations and the completion of special accounting/budget projects that may arise from time to time. The Senior Financial Analyst is responsible for complying with established and/or recommending new organization and department policies and procedures. The Senior Financial Analyst attends all mandatory in-service programs and maintains professional educational requirements commensurate with licensed status.

Essential Duties:

• Know and support the Mission Statement, Policy/Procedures and standards of MMR.
• Prepare supporting documentation for external auditors.
• Work with Finance Department to ensure that financial information is accurately reported.
• Work with information systems to ensure various accounting systems are operating effectively.
• Responsible for the accuracy and controls of general ledger processes, including 1) ensuring that all accounts are required and that the activity within each account is appropriate, 2) compiling financial and statistical reports for community organizations and outside agencies as required, and 3) ensuring that transactions from other systems (accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll and reimbursement) are properly classified in the general ledger system.
• Responsible for reporting based on General Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Oversight of accounts payable and maintenance of reports, files and other support information as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skill and Competency Requirements:

• Bachelor degree in Accounting required 
• Minimum 3 years of experience gained through increasingly responsible positions within accounting
• Working knowledge of manual computerized systems
• Possess and maintain a valid Michigan driver license
• Must be detail oriented
• Skills and abilities in Excel, Word and Crystal report writing
• Advanced computer skills including the ability to utilize a computer PC with Windows operating system
• Skilled in typing, data entry, electronic filing and document retrieval
• Professional administrative skills, including management principles and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrate sound judgment
• Knowledge of federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations governing financial reporting and generally accepted accounting principles
• Ability to think and work independently, yet function effectively in a team environment
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, in a professional manner
• Strong organizational skills
• Must be at least 18 years old

Physical Factors: Suitable dexterity to operate standard office equipment. Capability to stand or sit for extended periods of time. High emotional effort. Position can be hectic with periods of high stress. Position requires managing multiple tasks in a time critical manner.

Working Conditions: Most work is done in a typical office setting. Inside generally 100%; however, may include outside work on occasion.

Disclaimer: The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Acknowledgment: I understand and agree to the following: (1) that it is my responsibility to read this description in its entirety; (2) that the job description and duties are subject to change at the discretion of MMR; (3) that MMR retains the right to eliminate the position or reassign me to another position; and (4) that my employment is at will and that MMR may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice.

MMR is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer.

"This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities or any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his or her supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty."