Accounting Manager - Skilled Nursing Facility, The Neighbors of Dunn County

We are looking for a dynamic and detail-oriented Accounting Manager to join our team! In this pivotal role, you will lead the financial operations of our skilled nursing facility, a vital service for our residents, and also have the opportunity to expand your contributions to other county departments. The ideal candidate will bring strong accounting expertise, leadership capabilities, and a passion for supporting services that directly impact community health and long-term care. 

 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Oversee and manage the financial activities of the skilled nursing facility and other county accounting functions including budgeting, reporting, billing, and auditing.
• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting and compliance with all regulatory requirements.
• Maintain knowledge of and compliance with all health care regulations and safety standards.
• Assist in ensuring the facility adheres to all legal requirements and operates according to state and federal laws.
• Supervise billing and accounts receivable staff.
• Participate in financial forecasting and long-term planning.
• Prepare financial reports for internal stakeholders and external agencies as required.
• Monitor and improve internal controls to ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data.
• Maintain working knowledge of Medicare, Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, Veterans Affairs and private pay billing practices and standards.
• Sufficient management of cash handling (specifically resident trust accounts).

The Accounting Manager performs difficult professional work overseeing financial management, reporting, and compliance functions within the Finance Department. This role is responsible for coordinating and supervising the administrative operations and staff of the finance office, preparing accurate and timely fiscal reports, audit coordination and compliance, and budget preparation and monitoring. The Accounting Manager plays a key role in ensuring sound financial practices, internal controls, and adherence to applicable regulations and policies.

The Accounting Manager position will be assigned to support one or more of the following departments:

1. Skilled Nursing Facility (The Neighbors of Dunn County)
2. Highway Department
3. Department of Human Services
4. Health Department

The anticipated starting wage is between $70,574 annually and $74,506 annually.

Primary Responsibilities

The following duties are primarily performed and are essential for the Accounting Manager position.  Employees are expected to be able to perform each of these job duties satisfactorily and successfully to be qualified for the Accounting Manager position.  Other duties may be required and assigned.
 

• Oversees financial management activities including accounting, budgeting, reporting, cash management and auditing services.
• Ensures accurate and timely complex financial reporting through the analysis and preparation of fiscal and accounting reports, while maintaining compliance with all regulatory requirements including Federal, State and/or County.
• Contributes to the development of long-range fiscal programs, financial systems, and strategic financial projections in collaboration with the Assistant Finance Director and Chief Financial Officer.
• Performs advanced accounting functions related to the general ledger; monitors areas of the financial system and prepares financial statements including year-end adjustment and closing entries.
• Prepares cost analysis of various County programs, services, and operations.
• Coordinates and oversees external department audits; provides supporting documentation for the County audit and oversees resolution of audit issues.
• Provides technical assistance related to budget and fiscal management; oversees maintenance and submission of regulatory forms and reports by applicable laws and regulatory agencies.
• Collaborates with Department Heads to compile, prepare and oversee the tracking and monitoring of budgets for assigned department(s), ensuring alignment with organizational goals and fiscal responsibility.
• Tracks and monitors budgets for assigned departments.
• Maintains security for Financial Accounting System including user set-up, establishing security access, and account access.
• Assists in coordinating and interpreting finance and accounting support policies, procedures, rules, regulations and mandates.
• Understands interprets and ensures program compliance regarding general and state programs including allowable expenses.
• Assists in ensuring the facility adheres to all legal requirements and operates according to state and federal law.
• Monitors and improves internal controls to ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data.
• Manages revenue and funding streams including state funding, third-party collection, Medicare, Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, Veterans Affairs, private pay, resident trust accounts and/or grants.
• Establishes rates and billing for internal and contracted services.
• Oversees divisional grant applications, contracts, and reimbursement requests to ensure fiscal requirements and financial responsibilities are achieved, monitors grants for audit reporting.
• Oversees and ensures compliance with Uniform Grant Guidance Guidelines.
• Manages, plans, and implements the administration of provider contracts, including the setting of rates, provider relations, maintenance of records, and evaluation of contractor performance and enforces provider audit compliance; collaborates and communicates with local provider agencies, state departments, and funding agencies.
• Reviews and calculates cost estimates, provides information and assistance; prepares reports for projecting estimated expenditures and fund availability; monitors construction costs; prepares invoices and monitors subcontractor’s fiscal reports.
• Attends and represents the department at staff meetings, committees, workgroups and conferences as necessary.
• Serves as backup for other Accounting Managers, Assistant Finance Director and Chief Financial Officer as needed.
• Leads, motivates, and manages staff by providing direction, support, and performance feedback to ensure a high-performing, collaborative team environment.
• Assists in planning and administering staff training relative to a wide variety of financial services.
• Works on special projects, studies, programs, services, and operations as necessary.
• Engages in staff training and professional development to maintain and advance expertise in leadership and governmental accounting practices.
• Attends staff meetings and conferences.
• Performs other duties of a comparable level, as required.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
 

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field.
• Minimum of six (6) years accounting experience
• Minimum of one (1) year supervisory experience

 DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
 

• Certified Public Accountant
• Experience in government accounting, with a preferred area of expertise dependent upon the specific department associated to the open position. Areas may include:
  • Highway Department
  • Department of Human Services
  • Health Department
  • Skilled Nursing Facility (The Neighbors of Dunn County)

 LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
 

• Valid driver’s license or the ability to travel between work locations.
• Prior to hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted.  Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position.

 
MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES QUALIFICATIONS
 In order to perform the duties of the Accounting Manager position (listed above) the following knowledge, skills, and abilities are essential for Accounting Manager to possess.
 

• Knowledge of the related industry, organization, and departmental legal guides, recommendations, best practices, ordinances, and laws.
• Knowledge of governmental accounting procedures and operations.
• Knowledge of financial records and reports.
• Knowledge of standard office equipment, software, and accounting programs.
• Knowledge of healthcare regulations and safety standards, if assigned to support the skilled nursing facility.
• Skill in using, maintaining, enhancing and implementing financial software applications, databases and spreadsheets.
• Skill in implementing, monitoring and maintaining accounting records, accounts payable, accounts receivables and general ledgers.
• Ability to apply department and/or county specific procedures, policies and operational routines pertaining to assigned areas of responsibility.
• Ability to present financial information and respond to questions to departments and elected officials during formal meetings in clear, understandable terms.
• Ability to communicate with County employees, State and Federal labor agencies, U.S. Internal Revenue Service, etc…
• Ability to lead, motivate, manage, and direct staff.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to work the allocated hours of the position.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to follow Dunn County policies and procedures.
• Ability to prioritize and organize job assignments.
• Ability to manage time effectively, manage multiple projects, and complete work within established deadlines.
• Ability to participate in ongoing training and professional development to enhance knowledge and skills.

 MINIMUM LANGUAGE SKILLS QUALIFICATIONS
 In order to perform the duties of the Accounting Manager position (listed above) the following language skills are essential for the Accounting Manager to possess.
 

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with other staff members, supervisors, and the general public in written and verbal form.
• English skills (oral, written, and comprehension) are sufficient to effectively communicate with all internal and external customers.

 MINIMUM REASONING ABILITY QUALIFICATIONS
 In order to perform the duties of the Accounting Manager position (listed above) the following reasoning abilities are essential for the Accounting Manager to possess.
 

• Ability to understand and effectively carry out verbal and written instructions.
• Must have the ability to work accurately with attention to detail.
• Ability to prepare and maintain accurate and concise records and reports.

 
 MINIMUM MATHEMATICAL ABILITY QUALIFICATIONS
 In order to perform the duties of the Accounting Manager position (listed above) the following mathematical skills are essential for the Accounting Manager to possess.
 

• Ability to make arithmetic computations using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rates, ratios, and percentages.
• Ability to understand and apply governmental accounting practices in the maintenance of financial records.

 In evaluating candidates for this position, Dunn County may consider a combination of education, training, and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of this position.

Physical and Work Environment

The physical and work environment characteristics described in this description are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions or as otherwise required by law.  Employees needing reasonable accommodation should discuss the request with the employee’s supervisor or Human Resources.  
 
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
 

• Physical effort will typically require infrequent exertion of objects weighing up to 10 pounds.
• Continuous speaking, hearing, and using hands dexterously; work frequently requires sitting; and work occasionally requires standing, walking, and reaching with hands and arms.
• Work has standard vision requirements.
• Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word.
• Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels.
• The physical and environmental hazards and risks associated with the job can be characterized as minimal.

 
WORK ENVIRONMENT
 

• Work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, moderate traffic).

 
Nothing in this job description limits management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.  The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.  The job description does not constitute an employment agreement or affect the at-will nature of the employment arrangement between the employee and company and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.