Accountant, Financial Reporting, Financial Analyst

The Center for Human Services (CHS) has provided exceptional opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities since 1955. Currently, CHS provides programs and services to assist individuals with disabilities, low‑income, at‑risk children, and their families to meet their goals and experience their best lives while living, working, playing, and becoming a part of their communities. As an organization, we are leaders in excellence, we have a steadfast commitment to solutions, we respect all differences, abilities, and similarities in our employees and clients, and we advocate autonomy.

The Staff Accountant supports the Center for Human Services’ (CHS) mission by performing and coordinating accounting duties within the organization, in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and company policies.

• Oversees all general ledger activity by ensuring all transactions are recorded timely and accurately in accordance with GAAP.
• Assists in the monthly close process and reporting by providing detailed analysis of transactions.
• Assists in the preparation of annual budgets and financial forecasts by analyzing data, variances, and trends to support data driven, strategic decisions.
• Assists with audit preparation and interacts with external auditors by gathering data and responding to inquiries in a timely manner.
• Ensures data integrity for accounting system applications by updating and maintaining data through queries, review of data, identification of variances, and making necessary adjustments; facilitates automation efforts by evaluating processes to identify opportunities for improved efficiency.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, local, and company regulations and policies by studying legislation and company policies and applying those policies and regulations to financial transactions.
• Provides support and analysis for development and grant/funding initiatives.
• Supports the organization and Accounting Team by assisting and performing other duties as assigned.

• Critical thinking skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Strong organizational skills.

• Data analysis.
• Initiative.
• Results orientation.

• Bachelor’s Degree (BA or BS) in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field plus three years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience to equal seven years.
• Advanced Excel skills including the ability to combine and manipulate large sets of data.
• Must provide proof of a valid driver’s license and personal valid vehicle insurance.

• Project management experience, time management and organizational skills are preferred.
• Experience with Net Suite or similar ERP platform(s) is preferred.
• Contract and Grant knowledge preferred.

CHS offers best‑in‑industry benefits.  to view our Benefits guide for more details.

Center for Human Services/Chariton Valley Association provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. This statement applies throughout the life cycle of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

If you are unable to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at 660‑826‑4400 or 660‑665‑1111 for assistance.