Controller

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: $60,000 - $70,000

Controller

At Emerge, ourvaluesguide how we live, lead, and serve. Rooted in faith and renewal, they reflect our mission to restore lives through hope, integrity, and purpose.

We Believe:We offer grace and restoration, believing in second chances and the power of forgiveness.

We Excel:We always grow and improve, pursuing continuous learning and a hunger for quality.

We Serve:We put others first, leading with humility, empathy, and a willing spirit.

We Own:We take responsibility for our actions and choices, demonstrating integrity through accountability.

We Rise:We grow through challenges, remaining flexible, creative, and steadfast through adversity.If these resonate with you, we would love to connect to discuss opportunities at Emerge further!

Position Overview:

The Controller supports the organization's accounting, billing, and reimbursement functions. This positionassistswith monthly close, accounts payable and receivable, financial reporting, and resolution of billing issues to help ensureaccuratefinancial records andtimelyreimbursement.

AccountingResponsibilities

• Prepare journal entries andassistwith monthly and year-end close activities.

• Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards,claimsreceivable accounts, and other balance sheet accounts.

• Maintainaccounting schedules including prepaid expenses,accruedliabilities, fixed assets, depreciation, grants, and restricted funds.

• Review general ledger transactions for accuracy and research discrepancies.

• Assistwith preparation of financial reports and supporting documentation.

• Support annual audits, grant reporting, and other financial reviews by preparing schedules and requested documentation.

ReimbursementResponsibilities

• Review claims activity and reconcile billing reports to payments received and recorded in the accounting system.

• Monitor denied, rejected, and unbilled claims andcoordinateresolution with the billing vendor and internal departments.

• Assistwith claim corrections, rebilling efforts, payment research, and reimbursement follow-up.

• Maintainaccuratebilling, reimbursement, and receivable records.

• Assistwith grant invoicing, county board billing, and other reimbursement-related processes.

General Responsibilities

• Maintain organized financial and billing records andassistwith process improvement initiatives.

• Adhere to all organizational and departmental policies and procedures, including compliance with all behavioral, ethical, and client boundary expectations

• Maintain organization, Ohio MHAS, and CARF required training

• Maintain license or registrationappropriate toprofession andappropriate tojob requirement, includingappropriate amountof continuing education at all times of employment

• Maintain strict confidentiality at all times

• Other duties as assigned

Required Knowledge, Abilities, and Working Conditions

Knowledge:Basic accounting principles and financial recordkeeping practices; Accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger processes; Financial reconciliation procedures; Billing and reimbursement processes; Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel; Nonprofit, healthcare, Medicaid, and managed care reimbursement practices preferred

Skills: Strong attention to detail and accuracy; Effective analytical and problem-solving skills; Strong organizational and time management skills; Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines; Effective verbal and written communication skills;Proficiencyin Microsoft Excel and financial software systems;Ability tomaintainconfidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately

Abilities:Analyze financial and billing information andidentifydiscrepancies ;Work independently while exercising sound judgment;Collaborate effectively with internal staff, vendors, auditors, and funding entities;Learn and adapt to changing reimbursement requirements and financial processes; Maintainaccuraterecords and documentation;Provide professional customer service to internal and external stakeholders

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Two (2) years of experience in accounting, bookkeeping, billing, reimbursement, or related financial functions.

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

• Experience in nonprofit, healthcare, behavioral health, or social service organizations.

• Experience with QuickBooks Online, electronic health records, or healthcare billing platforms.

• Experience supporting month-end close and financial reporting processes.