Grant Billing Specialist

Centerstone is among the nation’s leading nonprofit behavioral health systems with thousands of employees dedicated to delivering care that changes people’s lives. A dynamic, well-established organization, we offer rewarding opportunities to serve all ages in a variety of settings. Come talk to us about joining the Centerstone team!

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Job Qualifications:

· A minimum of 5 years’ of related experience in general ledger systems and strong accounting background.

· Strong accounting/systems skills including accounting principles, financial analysis, and common accounting terminology.

· Must be well organized.

· Ability to work independently and collaborate with creativity and vision.

· Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills, and an ability to effectively communicate with both finance and operations teams.

· Must be proficient in Microsoft Office & Excel.

· Bachelor’s degree in Accounting preferred.

· Workday experience preferred.

· Federal grant experience preferred.

Summary of Job:

The Grant Biller will report to the Accounting Manager. The successful candidate brings a strong accounting background which informs an understanding of monthly operations and billing rules for both federal and state grants.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

· Preparation of grant budgets at time of the grant award, which could include a revision of the budget in the original grant application.

· Assists Grant Management team with Federal special conditions requests.

· Responsible for either review or preparation of budget revisions to the controlling authority during grant operations.

· Assist the Regional Finance Officer or Accounting Manager with the annual Centerstone budget in regards to local, federal and state grants.

· Preparation of Local, State, and Federal quarterly and annual reports, including Federal Financial Reporting and assistance with Federal Indirect Rate annual renewal.

· Responsible for the monthly billing of local, federal, and state grants.

· Fiscal point of contact for Project Directors, may include independent research if answers are unknown.

· Review and understand each grant award and fiscal requirements.

· Participate and lead grant budget meetings.

· Performs auditing of grant financial reports and completeness of account coding accuracy, including review for unallowable expenses.

· Assists Project Directors and their teams with inventory tracking required by Federal awards.

· Assists and trains grant staff with time entry. Ensures coding accuracy with great communication and follow up.

· Works directly with Project Directors to maximize grant financial performance.

· Assists with external audit as needed in relation to grants, may include funder requests or Single Audit.

· Other duties as assigned.

Position Type, Expected Hours of Work and Travel: 

No Travel required. This is a full-time position, and the expected work hours are 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday 8:30-5:00 with some expanded work schedule during high volume times of the department.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Centerstone is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability. 

Time Type:

Full time

Pay Range:

$46,000.00--$64,470.00

Delivering care that changes people's lives starts with our employees. Below are just some of the great benefits Centerstone employees enjoy:

• Medical, dental, and vision health coverage
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• 403b retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off and ten paid holidays
• AD&D Insurance, Life Insurance, and Long Term Disability (company paid)
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion employee resource groups
• Continuing education opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program

Centerstone is an equal opportunity employer. Employment at Centerstone is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. Centerstone does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), or any other basis protected by law.

At Centerstone, we use our values as a guide for what we do. Respect, Expertise, Integrity and Empowerment are at the heart of every interaction at Centerstone, and particularly rooted in our beliefs toward diversity and inclusion.

Our approach to diversity is simple—it’s about embracing everyone. Together, we continue to develop an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our employees. It powers our innovation and connects us closer to each other, to our clients and the communities we serve. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the growing world around us, and where everyone feels empowered, safe and welcomed.

Centerstone is also committed to a strong culture of quality and safety, celebrating role-models who champion best practices for quality, clinical risk, and patient safety.