Finance Specialist

Key Responsibilities

• Accounts Payable: Process vendor invoices accurately and in a timely manner. Match invoices to contracts, approvals, and rate schedules. Maintain organized AP records for audit purposes. Resolve vendor discrepancies and respond to inquiries. Prepare and process weekly payment runs.
• Accounting Support: Assist with month-end close activities (accruals, reconciliations). Support general ledger review and variance analysis. Maintain financial documentation and schedules. Assist with bank and account reconciliations. Support preparation of financial reports.
• Rate Management & Financial Analysis: Maintain and update payer and program rate tables. Support rate-setting through modeling and financial analysis. Implement updated rates following contract changes. Monitor systems for rate discrepancies and resolve issues. Provide reporting support for payer negotiations.
• Compliance & Audit Support: Ensure compliance with internal controls and funding requirements. Assist with internal and external audits. Maintain audit-ready financial documentation.
• Cross-Functional Support: Collaborate with Contracts, Operations, and Leadership teams. Support budget tracking and expense monitoring. Assist with special finance projects.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 2+ years of experience in accounting, accounts payable, or finance support roles
• Strong Excel skills (formulas, reconciliations, tracking)
• High attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of financial and PHI information

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in behavioral health, healthcare, or Medicaid-funded environments
• Familiarity with contracts, reimbursement models, or payer rate structures
• Experience supporting audits or financial reviews