At Upbring, our team is united by a shared mission: to break the cycle of child abuse and advance the wellbeing of children, families and communities, empowering them to thrive. As servant-leaders, we lead by example, working passionately to create a brighter future for those we serve.  Every day, we strive to embody our core values:

• We are Warriors: Fierce, resilient, and courageous, we face challenges head-on with unwavering loyalty and passion.
• We are Servants: We dedicate ourselves to serving others, empowering those around us to thrive.
• We are Family: We work together as a supportive, caring community, creating a sense of belonging and strength.

Joining Upbring means becoming part of a family of passionate individuals who are fearless in their pursuit of lasting change. Together, we are making a difference, one life at a time.

What You'll Do

The Accountant I reports directly to the Senior Manager-Corporate Finance and is responsible for entry - level accounting work.  Work involves using accounting and other software used by the Finance Department for coding, posting, processing financial transactions and maintenance of accounts.  Work also involves preparing statements and reports for various users, reconciling accounts, research, and account corrections. Our Upbring staff members are servant-leaders in the pursuit of breaking the cycle of child abuse and empowering others to do the same through example while embodying our core values: We are Warriors. We are Servants. We are Family.

We Are Warriors | We Set the Standards for Child Welfare

Work Standards 

• Responsible for the timeliness, accuracy, and reconciliation of monthly close areas, as assigned
• Supports the annual financial audit process with external audit teams, the 990 tax returns and other required external reporting as needed
• Continuously identifies and implement work process improvements to streamline accounting methods and processes to ensure efficiency and effectiveness
• Other duties as assigned

Fiscal Management

• Downloads daily bank reports and monthly bank statements and communicates availability of such to all parties involved
• Downloads daily cash reports from the State of Texas Comptroller’s and communicates receipt of funds to all parties involved
• Downloads monthly Foster Care and Residential Treatment Centers private payors’ provider statements and communicates availability of such to all parties involved
• Research, prepares and distributes accounts receivable discrepancy reports to various internal departments, at least monthly
• Communicates accounts receivable discrepancies on the Foster Care and Residential Treatment Centers programs to designated representatives at the State of Texas Department of Family and Protective Services and private payors, at least monthly
• Addresses issues associated with the collection and processing of the payments received from various payors (inaccurate pay, overpay or lack of pay)
• Posts payor payments by recording cash, checks, and credit card transactions in accounting system and other programs
• Processes deposits received in-house from different sources daily and brings cash collections to the bank for deposit, at least monthly
• Updates and maintains accurate records of the accounts receivables from various payors using accounting software and other programs
• Collects census information from all Foster Care offices, Residential Treatment Centers’, and ORR programs in the Agency
• Performs daily accounting activities and journal entries for monthly close, such as cash entries, accounts receivable and revenue, recording of acquisition and disposal of fixed assets, and reclassifications within various accounts
• Prepares and completes account reconciliations, including bank and balance sheet accounts, at least monthly

We Are Servants| We Help Others

Teamwork

• Assists in the overall administration of Upbring’s monthly financial reporting to departments
• Assists in project implementation and software testing
• May serve as primary or back-up for Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable personnel
• Serves as a primary back-up to the Administrative Assistant for Support Services
• Facilitates communications within team and with other departments as needed
• Assist with the preparation of the annual financial statement audit, 990 and other required filings as needed
• Cross-trains staff as needed for individual and team development
• Works closely with the Senior Manager-Corporate Finance and other management to ensure operations are effectively and efficiently supporting and meeting department and organizational goals and objectives
• Develops and maintain strong working relationships with management and internal and external customers to ensure program needs, goals, and objectives are being met
• Participates in weekly internal meetings

We Are Family | We Are Passionate & Compassionate

Building Relationships

• Develops and maintains strong working relationships with management and internal and external customers
• Works as a team player and exhibit professional behavior and a positive attitude with both internal and external clients that reflects positively on Upbring and is consistent with Upbring policies and practices
• Actively participates in exhibiting cultural awareness and sensitivity when interacting with staff, and the community

Minimum Requirement

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or relevant field
• Demonstrates strong critical thinking skills
• Strong time management and organizational skills and ability to pay close attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to meet deadlines, work independently and in teams
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently and within a team environment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of internal controls
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

Preferred Requirement

• Experience working on Netsmart’s Evolv

Perks at Upbring

• Competitive PTO & paid holidays 
• Health, dental, vision insurance & more! 
• 403(b) Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• 24/7 access to telemedicine and counseling services 
• Discounted Gym Memberships 

Physical Demands & Work Conditions

• This position requires frequent sitting and using a computer for long periods of time
• Lift, push, pull, move up to 25 lbs.

The physical requirements for this position with or without reasonable accommodation are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this position successfully. While performing this position the employee with or without reasonable accommodation should have the ability to walk, stand, sit, kneel, speak, and hear with aid, see, read, reach with arms and hands, lift and/or move up to specified weight, and use equipment that is essential to performing the job, such as a computer, copier, fax machine, telephone, and automobile, if applicable. Specific vision requirements of this position may include color vision, seeing things close up, and the ability to adjust focus.

Upbring is an Equal Employment Opportunity/AA Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.