Fiscal Analyst

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Fiscal Analyst

About RIPIN:

RIPIN deploys a peer model to support people with special healthcare and education needs across the whole lifespan. Founded in 1991 by a group of parents of children with special needs, RIPIN continues to be peer-led: a majority of our board and more than three-fourths of our staff are parents or caretakers of loved ones with special needs.  RIPIN’s peer professionals now help more than 45,000 Rhode Islanders every year navigate healthcare, schools, and other support systems.

Job Summary:

Under the direction of the Controller, the Fiscal Analyst will provide support to the fiscal department. The Fiscal Analyst will assist in all transactions including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and payroll functions.

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for transactions related to General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and payroll functions
• Leads monthly Accounts Receivable billing for all grants and contracts
• Reconciles monthly bank accounts, accounts receivable, accounts payable, credit card liabilities, accrued liabilities, deferred revenue and temporarily restricted net assets
• Manage Medicaid and health insurance fee‑for‑service billing cycles, from claim submission through payment processing and reconciliation
• Assist in producing accurate and timely cash flow forecasts, financial and other reports for internal management, governmental agencies, and funders as requested by the leadership team
• Ensures that generally accepted accounting principles are followed in keeping the agency's financial records
• Liaison and staff support to the auditors
• Accept other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Advanced knowledge in contracts and grant management
• Expertise in budgetary development and management
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with a strong attention to detail
• Strong knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, specifically Excel, and accounting software to maintain data and prepare reports
• Self-motivator who is timely, organized, responsible and able to prioritize and multi-task
• Strong ability to maintain confidentiality
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• A deep understanding of, commitment to, and ability to carry out the mission, vision, philosophy, and values of RIPIN

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field
• 2-5 years of non-profit finance or accounting experience
• Experience with fee-for-service and Medicaid billing
• Thorough knowledge of generally accepted accounting procedures and principles
• Experience with budget preparation and financial management
• Advanced knowledge of accounting guidelines relevant to governmental and private funds, including grants preferred

Physical Demands:

• Regularly required to talk or hear.
• Regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hand to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
• Regularly required to climb stairs, reach, stretch, stand, and bend.
• Required to have the ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Required to remain at their station for prolonged periods of time.

Working Conditions/ Work Environment:

• Primary work location is a climate-controlled indoor office environment; however, may also be required to conduct visits in private homes, climbing up to three flights of stairs, and community locations.
• Flexibility for travel related to job requirements.
• Willingness and ability to work evenings and weekends as needed.
• Provide own reliable transportation with proof of valid driver’s license and RI minimum requirements of auto insurance.

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

RIPIN provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

This description is not intended to describe, in detail, the multitude of tasks that may be assigned but rather to give the employee a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations required of his/her position. As the nature of the Agency’s work changes, so too, may the essential functions of this position.