Accountant

We’re not just behavioral health people—we’re crisis people.

Connections has built a model that combines medical and recovery-oriented treatment that gets people connected to community-based resources and back to their lives faster. Our aim is for solutions, not just stop-gaps. Real support, not restriction. We have proven that our model improves access, creates hope and makes the behavioral health crisis system work better, and we’re finding better ways to do it every day.

Our story

Originally founded by two emergency room psychiatrists, Dr. Chris Carson and Dr. Robert Williamson, Connections Health Solutions brings 30 years of experience serving individuals in crisis and operates two of the nation’s largest and most studied crisis response centers and is currently expanding to more states. Since opening our doors we have provided care and treatment for hundreds of thousands of individuals in crisis.

What You'll Do:

This position performs accounting duties related to the timely processing of the company’s payroll including maintaining related records, preparing, and filing tax reports and voluntary deduction reports, processing involuntary deductions such as levies and garnishments, preparing general accounting transactions and reconciliations, updating procedures, and preparing financial reports for management. They perform complex, detailed, and disciplined work using standard methodologies in analysis, documentation, implementation and support of accounting and finance procedures. The Accountant is detail oriented, analytical, organized, self-sufficient, critical thinker, and has excellent communication skills.

75% of time - Accounting

• Review monthly financial results compared to budget and provide variance analytics.
• Prepares journal entries with supporting documentation as assigned.
• Partner with internal departments to present monthly financial results and assist with monthly commentary.
• Reconcile assigned balance sheet reconciliations in line with best practice and internal controls.
• Conducts all necessary analysis and research related to vendors transactions.
• Provides information and assistance to facilitate the completion of annual financial statement audits.
• Maintains systems and controls that verify the integrity and accuracy of all financial systems, processes, and data.
• Develops, establishes, and maintains a work priority system to ensure daily and heavy workloads are fulfilled.
• Maintains strict confidentiality regarding all employee and financial information.

25% of time - Payroll

• Prepare and submit accurate payroll processing using the Ceridian/Dayforce platform for both exempt and non-exempt employees on a bi-weekly basis.
• Work with managers to ensure employee hours are submitted accurately and approved on a timely basis every pay period. Resolve any discrepancies directly with employees and/or their manager.
• Set up correct garnishment and tax levy calculations as required.
• Process accurate and timely year-end reporting as it relates to W2, and 401K census.
• Generate payroll analytics prior to payroll funding to ensure accuracy of payroll.
• Partner with Human Resource, FP&A and third party to ensure configurations with the payroll system are optimized.
• Create and maintain payroll and general accounting standard operating procedures and establish consistent policies.
• Assist with successful quarterly and year-end audits in areas related to payroll and general accounting inquiries.
• Serve as the point of contact for all payroll-related and operating expense questions. Research, analyze, and resolve problems or questions. Proactively work with team members to reduce issues and create positive outcomes.
• Complete in a timely manner assigned balance sheet reconciliations.

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor’s in Accounting or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 4 years of payroll management experience.
• Experience running payroll in a multi-state environment.
• Strong background in payroll tax compliance, reconciliation, and reporting.
• Previous experience with all types of garnishments, levies, liens, support orders and subpoenas.
• Familiarity with benefits rules and regulations.
• Superior knowledge of Microsoft Excel and analytical reporting.
• Excellent problem solving, organizational and communication skills.

It would be great if you had:

• 7 years of payroll processing experience, including time in Ceridian.
• Previous experience implementing new or replacement payroll systems.
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP).

What We Offer:

Full-time only:

• Employees (and their families) are offered comprehensive health insurance, including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity
• CHS pays for Basic Life, AD&D, Short and Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Life insurance option for employees and their families
• Health Savings Accounts (with $1,000 to $2,000 employer contribution depending on plan)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (health care and dependent care)
• 401k company match after 6 months (50% of deferrals up to 6% of compensation)
• Generous PTO starting at 160 hours accrued annually and 12 recognized company holidays

All employees (Pool, Part-time and Full-time):

• Employee Assistance Program to help with confidential emotional support, work life solutions, financial solutions, legal assistance, or online support
• Online Subscription to Headspace, a digital mindfulness and meditation platform
• After 90 days, you are auto-enrolled in the 401k Plan