Accountant-Senior ; Finance

Senior Staff Accountant

Location:

Dallas, TX 75251 | Full‑time | Salary: $85,000.00 – $

NTBHA is the Local Behavioral Health Authority (LBHA) contracted by Texas Human Services Commission (HHSC) to provide mental health and substance use disorder services to qualified indigent consumers across Dallas, Ellis, Hunt, Kaufman, Navarro, and Rockwall counties. The Senior Staff Accountant is a key member of the Finance Department, working under the Controller to manage accounting and financial data for NTBHA.

NTBHA is deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and strives to create a respectful and harassment‑free environment for all employees.

• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable accounting standards.
• Assist with the monthly close process, financial status reporting, and annual audit preparation.
• Support financial planning activities, including preparation of annual budgets for assigned departments and programs.
• Prepare schedules and supporting documentation for annual and single audits.
• Assist with site and desk audits by gathering required documentation and preparing responses for management review prior to submission.
• Maintain and ensure compliance with internal controls, GAAP, and GASB standards.
• Prepare and submit all required grant financial reports (monthly, quarterly, and annual) for Federal, State, and Local Mental Health grants and contracts.
• Reconcile grant financial reports to the general ledger and research and resolve reconciling items and discrepancies.
• Prepare reimbursement invoices for submission to State and Federal agencies.
• Coordinate with program managers to ensure timely submission of all grant deliverables.
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations, identify posting errors or omissions, and ensure accurate financial statement presentation.
• Maintain organized accounting records, reports, and supporting documentation in accordance with record retention requirements.
• Protect confidential financial and organizational information while supporting Finance Department initiatives and cross‑functional operational needs.
• Complete special projects and perform additional duties as assigned to support departmental and organizational objectives.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from an AACSB‑accredited school of business required.
• CPA preferred but not required.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, GASB, grant accounting, and financial reporting principles.
• Experience with governmental, nonprofit, or grant‑funded accounting preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, work independently, and collaborate effectively within a team‑oriented, fast‑paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.
• Proficiency using personal computers and standard office technology.
• Independent judgment and the ability to work with little supervision are necessary.

• 457(b) plan
• Paid time off
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Health savings account
• Flexible spending account
• Tuition reimbursement