Hybrid Accountant: Budgeting, Audits & Compliance

Meridian Services; Golden Valley (MN); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Meridian Services is seeking an Accountant in Golden Valley, MN. The role features a fixed $72,000 annual salary with full-time benefits and a hybrid schedule with remote work up to 2 days/week after 90 days.

You will perform month-end close, variance analysis, reconciliations, budgeting, and regulatory compliance across Federal, State, Local, Medicaid, and healthcare agencies. Strong Excel and multi-system experience are essential.

Qualifications

• 4-year Accounting or related degree, OR 2-year Accounting degree with 3–5 years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including complex formulas).
• Experience with multiple computer systems and ability to learn new programs.
• Strong organizational and task prioritization skills to meet multiple deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Flexibility to adapt to peak workload seasons (e.g., annual audits).
• Successful clearance of Department of Human Services background check
• Successful clearance of Motor Vehicle Background Check and acceptable driving record per Company Policy

Responsibilities

• Perform month-end closing tasks, including general ledger reviews, allocations, and financial statement generation.
• Conduct variance analysis and make actionable recommendations.
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations.
• Oversee banking functions, manage funding, and handle asset setup and retirement.
• Maintain insurance policies, property/auto claims, and assist with annual audits.
• Collaborate with department heads to create annual budgets and assess financial goals.
• Calculate client billing rates and staffing needs.
• Ensure adherence to Federal, State, Local, Medicaid, and healthcare agency regulations.
• Prepare census reporting, unclaimed property reporting, and manage State/Medicaid audits

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Adaptability

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Associate degree + 3–5 years of relevant experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Meridian Services is seeking an Accountant in Golden Valley, MN. The role features a fixed $72,000 annual salary with full-time benefits and a hybrid schedule with remote work up to 2 days/week after 90 days.

You will perform month-end close, variance analysis, reconciliations, budgeting, and regulatory compliance across Federal, State, Local, Medicaid, and healthcare agencies. Strong Excel and multi-system experience are essential.