Accountant 1

The Behavioral Health Services of Somerset and Bedford Counites (BHSSBC) HealthChoices Program is the Multi-County Management Entity created by the counties of Somerset and Bedford to oversee the management of the Medicaid HealthChoices Behavioral Health Program. The Accountant manages the daily financial operations and reporting for the HealthChoices program, ensuring full compliance with Department of Human Services standards. Reporting to the Executive Director and CFO, this role handles the end-to-end preparation and analysis of all monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and regulatory reports. A key focus includes validating complex program requirements like rate setting and reinvestment calculations while serving as a primary financial liaison for leadership, the Board of Directors, and external partners. Position could be located in Somerset, PA, or Bedford, PA. Moderate travel is required. If approved, remote work can be up to 2 days per week depending on supervisory Remote Work policy, position, required duties, etc. per Remote Work Policy. Responsibilities 1. Prepare and review monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements. 2. Complete and review the balance sheet, income statement of changes, cash flow, foot notes and additional schedules as required. 3. Manage accounting functions within the company. 4. Prepare financial statements and respond to internal and external inquiries. 5. Support annual budgeting process, financial forecasting, and management reporting with finance leadership. 6. Provide financial analysis and reports to management and finance leadership to support decision making. 7. Assist with the analysis of data to determine needs of the network for potential expansion opportunities. 8. Assist with all year end processes to include 1099 preparation, closing the financial year, and completing annual reporting requirements. 9. Supervise, mentor, and develop accounting staff. 10. Work with outside consultants to provide information, data and all requested information in conjunction with Executive Director and CFO. 11. Analyze, test and audit claims on a regular basis and provide reporting back to the executive finance team of trends and findings of concern. 12. Assist with the preparation of Board of Directors packets and executive level financial presentations. 13. Prepare for, coordinate and facilitate internal finance and interagency financial meetings and attend financial meetings as directed.