Finance Analyst Jobs in Atlanta, GA

Job Title: Finance & Systems Analyst
Location: Metro Atlanta
Reports To: Controller
FLSA Status: Exempt
Salary: $91,800 to $101,800

SUMMARY

The Finance & Systems Analyst is a specialized role for someone who thinks and works as an accountant first, with deep hands-on fluency across the financial and operational systems that support that work. The Analyst works alongside the Fund Accountant and Senior Staff Accountant under the direction of the Controller, and collaborates closely with the Business Systems & Applications Administrator on cross-departmental platform needs. The right candidate brings strong accounting fundamentals, comfort navigating complex system integrations, and the judgment to build processes that last. This position, while reporting to the Controller, will also support special projects and ad hoc reporting and analysis as requested by the CFO.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong judgment and ability to create and enforce internal controls.
• Ability to communicate effectively with multiple audiences.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Ability to prioritize and manage numerous projects simultaneously.
• Self-motivated, with ability to work with little direct supervision.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Accuracy and attention to detail are essential.
• Professional appearance and attitude.
• Availability to work flexible hours, including weekends and evenings as required.
• Ability and willingness to travel within PPSE locations.
• Reliable means of transportation for onsite and off-site work.
• If using a personal vehicle to drive for work purposes, a valid GA driver license and current auto insurance in compliance with the minimum requirements of GA vehicle code are required.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

- 3-5 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in nonprofit healthcare.
- Demonstrated experience leading monthly close and financial reporting.
- Proven ability to manage restricted funds, grants, and complex revenue recognition.
- Hands-on experience preparing audit schedules and leading audit processes.
- Strong technical expertise with MIP, Microix, Amplifund, Paycom, or comparable systems.
- Experience with Drillpoint reporting configuration is a plus.

Credentials

- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent job experience.
- CPA license (required) or active CPA candidate preferred.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Systems & Integration

- Ensure general ledger integrity and support the month-end close process in coordination with the Controller.
- Perform and review monthly reconciliations for bank accounts, credit cards, and inventory/fixed assets, including bank reconstruction as needed. Review and validate payroll labor distribution reconciliations to ensure accuracy across cost centers and funding sources.
- Ensure compliance with GAAP, nonprofit accounting standards, and organizational policies.
- Support the revision of the chart of accounts to ensure proper separation of restricted funds on the balance sheet, in coordination with the Controller.
- Review and update health center cost allocations to ensure accuracy and alignment with current operations.
- Provide variance explanations and tie-out schedules to support monthly reporting.
- Develop and maintain the reports, schedules, and data outputs that support financial analysis, modeling, and scenario planning as directed by the CFO and leadership.
- Work with the Controller to support the preparation of PPFA-required financial reports, including the AAFR and QFAR, ensuring data accuracy and timely submission.

Systems & Integration

- Collaborate with the Business Systems & Application Administrator on managing integrations for MIP, Business Expense Reimbursement Systems (Microix), Amplifund/Euna, Drillpoint, Hybrent, and Payroll and HR systems.
- Support the Business Systems & Applications Administrator in troubleshooting system issues by providing screen documentation, accounting workflow context, and functional requirements to ensure system updates and configurations meet the full-cycle needs of the Finance team.
- Maintain a chart of accounts and system hierarchies, creating new accounts as approved.
- Develop and customize financial reports and templates within financial systems including MIP, Microix, and related tools.
- Configure and test Drillpoint reports, mapping legacy MIP reports to standardized equivalents with documented parameters and naming conventions.
- Ensure net asset rollforward and release from restrictions reports are produced and maintained regardless of their availability within Drillpoint for auditing purposes.
- Document workflows and create SOPs for recurring finance system processes.
- Lead inventory roll reporting process development and implementation, coordinating between Finance and health center operations, including Health Center Managers and the Director of Patient Services.
- Validate and maintain the Amplifund-MIP data system, including reconciliation procedures, exception handling, in coordination with the Business Systems & Applications Administrator.

Financial Support & Collaboration

- Support budget uploads, allocations, and modeling with accurate system data.
- Partner with the Director of Data Analytics on creating dashboards that require financial inputs.
- Collaborate with the Director of Revenue Cycle to reconcile payer reimbursements and patient revenue activity against the general ledger, ensuring accurate posting of insurance payments, denials, adjustments, and contractual allowances in MIP on a monthly basis.

Cross-Training & Documentation

- Document processes for reconciliations, allocations, and system tasks to ensure continuity.
- Provide cross-training to other Finance staff as designated by the Controller.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Performs other duties as may be assigned by leadership.

Physical Requirements

The essential physical requirements of this position include:
- Ability to see, hear, speak, stand/walk, sit, push, pull, reach, and use hands for fingering and grasping on a continual (daily) basis.
- Ability to stoop, bend, and kneel on a frequent basis (2–3 times per week).
- Ability to drive on a frequent basis (2–3 times per week), as required for job-related duties.
- Lifting and carrying heavy items is required only on a rare basis (more than once per month).

Lifting Requirements

- Ability to lift and carry up to 10 pounds for up to one-third of the workday.
- Lifting or carrying more than 10 pounds is not required.

Benefits Available

We offer medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) with employer match, paid time off, 13 paid holidays and one paid floating holiday, short- and long-term disability, voluntary AD&D coverage, voluntary accident coverage, voluntary life insurance, and voluntary disability insurance.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.