What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Specialist (Accounting) position at CEDARS Youth Services?
Overview
Reports To: Associate Director of Accounting
Classification: Non-Exempt
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00AM-4:00PM
Rate of Pay: 19.25/hour
About CEDARS
At CEDARS, our mission is to help children achieve safety, stability, and enduring family relationships. For over 75 years, thousands of kids and families have found refuge and a new beginning at CEDARS. As one of Nebraska’s most trusted human service organizations, we make sure that kids feel safe and secure. At the same time, we’re giving parents, foster families, and partnering agencies the support they need to care effectively for kids.
Diversity
At CEDARS, we embrace diversity, and we know the journey towards belonging never ends. Click (here) to learn more about our journey.
Job Summary
CEDARS accounting department is seeking a dynamic individual with strong organizational skills and a penchant for detail. This position is designed for flexibility, with a portion of time allocated to assisting accounting team members meet deadlines and organize files, and the majority of time devoted to processing Accounts Payable.
Responsibilities
- Use Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) in day-to-day work functions with one or more of the following WinTeam software modules: Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and/or Payroll
- Accurately code and pay invoices for two companies and multiple cost centers
- Recognize and update changes in payment splits and program shifts
- Track, calculate, and prepare payments for monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual processes
- Reconcile, record, and pay credit cards
- Obtain proper documentation and enforce procedural compliance
- Compare data sources to detect errors and discrepancies
- Perform timely account reconciliations for all related general ledger accounts to ensure the integrity of work performed
- Provide general accounting support to all programs
- Assist in monthly financial statement and report preparation
- File documents regularly
- Contribute to the department mission of becoming paper light
Job Skills / Requirements
- Associate degree, or higher, from an accredited college or university with a major in accounting, business, or finance.
- High level of professionalism and good judgement in confidential situations.
- Exceptional organizational skills and ability to prioritize assigned tasks.
- Detailed-Orientated and a self-starter
- Excellent computer skills; proficient or advanced skill in Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook), online calendars, cloud system and virtual meeting platforms.
- Team player who is trustworthy and enjoys collaborating and strategizing with other team members
- Works well under pressure and consistently meet deadlines
- Take pride in delivering excellent internal and external customer service
- You provide clear, concise, and friendly written and verbal communication
- Valid driver’s license with a good driving record
- Strong commitment to the mission and goals of CEDARS.
Education Requirements (Any)
Associate's Degree Required
Additional Information / Benefits
As a full-time active employee, you are eligible to participate in the following benefits:
- medical, dental, and vision coverages
- flexible spending accounts and health spending accounts
- personal leave, emergency leave, paid holidays, and floating holidays
- retirement plan with 5% company match
- life & long-term disability insurance
- employee assistance program
- wellness and engagement program
- early childhood childcare discount
- mileage reimbursement
- extensive training and professional development opportunities
Benefits: Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Days, Paid Holidays, Long Term Disability, 401K/403b Plan, Childcare Discount