Finance Specialist I

Agency Profile: Spectrum Health & Human Services respectfully partners with adults, children and families as they recover from behavioral, emotional, mental health and/or substance related disorders by offering individualized and meaningful opportunities of hope, empowerment and support to achieve self-defined improvements in their quality of life.

Full-time: 227 Thorn Avenue, Orchard Park, NY

SUMMARY OF POSITION FUNCTION: 

Primarily responsible for key accounting support activities including purchasing, accounts payable, vendor management, cash disbursements and cash receipts

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Process Purchase Requisitions for supplies, equipment and services for all Agency sites   Process vendor and staff vouchers/invoices for payment Resolve vendor account issues and ensure compliance (background checks, W-9s and certificates of insurance) Accurate and timely data entry of cash receipts and disbursements and reconciling to weekly operating bank account transaction reports Manage various Agency assets (petty cash funds, bus passes, stamps) and physically distribute across sites Process staff training requests (registration, travel, accommodations) and arrange for per diem travel allowance Upload and maintain documentation of all related financial transactions to Business Central  Participate in internal and external audits, preparing schedules, documentation, and responding to auditor requests Shared responsibility to provide back-up coverage of all Finance Specialist duties Other duties as assigned by supervisor or Executive Finance staff within specified time frame

SKILLS/COMPETENCIES:

Demonstrated skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook and experience with computerized accounting systems (Business Central or similar) Ability to complete extensive computer work requiring accurate and timely posting of detailed transactions daily  Familiarity with general accounting principles Must be able to organize and prioritize duties effectively and work efficiently within defined timeframes  Must exercise tact and diplomacy and maintain positive working relationships when dealing with internal staff, team members, external staff, consumers and Agency third parties Must demonstrate good written and oral communication skills

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Associate Degree in Business (or related field) or HS Diploma (GED) with experience

EXPERIENCE:

• Associate Degree or HS Diploma with 2 years related experience

COMPENSATION: $17.46/hr - $22.26/hr

Spectrum Health and Human Services, is a not- for-profit community mental health organization, recognized as one of the most innovative behavioral healthcare providers in Western New York. Spectrum Health provides a wide range of services including treatment and rehabilitation of psychiatric disabilities, psychological problems, and substance-related disorders. Mental health programs for adults, adolescents, children and families who are experiencing a significant disturbance in functioning, emotional state, or pattern of behavior are readily available in many different communities. As an employee, Spectrum Health offers a competitive salary and benefit program with flexible scheduling, and value for quality of life and work-life balance. The atmosphere is inclusive and welcoming and open. Spectrum Health was designated a "Best Place to Work" in Buffalo Business First's annual survey in 2019, 2020, and 2021. The agency is regularly cited with local and regional awards for its thoughtful and impactful service. Spectrum Health was also named one of 2021Best Companies to Work for in New York State by the NYS Society of Human Resource Management.