Finance Specialist I

Company: Spectrum Health & Human Services
Location: Orchard Park
Posted on: January 16, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Agency Profile: Spectrum Health & Human Services respectfully partners with adults, children and families as they recover from behavioral, emotional, mental health and/or substance related disorders by offering individualized and meaningful opportunities of hope, empowerment and support to achieve self-defined improvements in their quality of life. Full-time: 227 Thorn Avenue, Orchard Park, NY SUMMARY OF POSITION FUNCTION: Primarily responsible for key accounting support activities including purchasing, accounts payable, vendor management, cash disbursements and cash receipts MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Process Purchase Requisitions for supplies, equipment and services for all Agency sites Process vendor and staff vouchers/invoices for payment Resolve vendor account issues and ensure compliance (background checks, W-9s and certificates of insurance) Accurate and timely data entry of cash receipts and disbursements and reconciling to weekly operating bank account transaction reports Manage various Agency assets (petty cash funds, bus passes, stamps) and physically distribute across sites Process staff training requests (registration, travel, accommodations) and arrange for per diem travel allowance Upload and maintain documentation of all related financial transactions to Business Central Participate in internal and external audits, preparing schedules, documentation, and responding to auditor requests Shared responsibility to provide back-up coverage of all Finance Specialist duties Other duties as assigned by supervisor or Executive Finance staff within specified time frame SKILLS/COMPETENCIES: Demonstrated skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook and experience with computerized accounting systems (Business Central or similar) Ability to complete extensive computer work requiring accurate and timely posting of detailed transactions daily Familiarity with general accounting principles Must be able to organize and prioritize duties effectively and work efficiently within defined timeframes Must exercise tact and diplomacy and maintain positive working relationships when dealing with internal staff, team members, external staff, consumers and Agency third parties Must demonstrate good written and oral communication skills EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: Associate Degree in Business (or related field) or HS Diploma (GED) with experience EXPERIENCE: Associate Degree or HS Diploma with 2 years related experience COMPENSATION: $17.46/hr - $22.26/hr

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