Financial Analyst

The Financial Analyst role entails overseeing two annual budgets, as well as handling monthly and annual accounting and financial reporting. Collaborating closely with both the fiscal department and operations will be a regular part of the job. Some travel may be required, and telecommuting privileges are available for this position.

 

Work arrangement: 

• 6-8 weeks for training – 3 days a week in the office

• September – October – daily in office (due to state budget deadlines)

• Various days throughout the year based on deadlines

• The above is performed in our Coraopolis, PA office. 

 

Job Responsibilities: 

• Examines budget estimates for completeness, accuracy and conformance with procedures and regulations.

• Prepares and analyzes monthly departmental budgeting and accounting reports for the purpose of maintaining expenditure controls and for budget preparation.

• Works with program staff to explain financial performance of their programs on a monthly basis.  Assist staff in trouble shooting areas under or over budget.

• Examines requests for budget revisions and drafts recommendations for approval/denial.

• Reviews monthly billing/reports for Title XIX Waiver Programs.

• Assists with budget documentation gathering and maintains budgetary records.

• Assembles fiscal and statistical data for use in budgetary evaluations and maintains files of budgetary information. Ensures revenue recorded is accurate and reasonable.  Explain variances to budget.

• Assists with proper expenditure coding and documentation preparation. 

• Participates in monthly close process.

• Performs related work as required.

 

Benefits

Merakey offers generous benefits that promote well-being, financial security, and work-life balance, including:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support.

• Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.

• DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it!

• On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.

• Access Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services.

• Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

• Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships.

• Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.

• Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.

Learn more about our full benefits package - https://www.merakey.org/careers/benefits

About Merakey

Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year. Click here to watch a video about Merakey. Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.

Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor of Science or Associates in Accounting or Finance.

• 1 to 3 years' experience is preferred but not required. 

• ODP knowledge is preferred but not required.

• Excel knowledge and experience is required.  

• Ability to learn new concepts, processes, systems, changes in regulation, etc. and continue to learn as the general operating environment continues to change and evolve.  

• Ability to comprehend program goals, objectives and operations, and to relate these to budget analysis.

• Ability to prepare and interpret financial reports and statements.

• Ability to organize and present clear and concise oral and written reports of findings and recommendations.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with various department officials and staff associates.

• Ability to work additional hours beyond standard work week if necessary to meet ODP or Corporate deadlines.