Accountant

Boys Town • Omaha, NE

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Boys Town is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Accountant to support the organization's financial operations and ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial records. This role is responsible for preparing and maintaining financial reports, reconciling accounts, analyzing transactions, assisting with month-end and year-end close processes, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and organizational policies. The ideal candidate will possess strong problem-solving skills, a commitment to accuracy, and the ability to work collaboratively with internal departments. Responsibilities may include general ledger maintenance, account reconciliations, financial analysis, budget support, audit preparation, and process improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting and financial reporting.
• Proficiency with MS Office products, specifically with MS Excel.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Collaborative, customer service mindset.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Accounting or Finance required.
• Minimum 2 years of proven work experience in accounting roles, with demonstrated accounting and financial analysis experience required.

Nice To Haves

• Nonprofit, education, or public sector accounting experience preferred.
• Workday System experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintains accurate general ledger accounts.
• Prepares and posts journal entries, accruals, and adjustments.
• Performs monthly, quarterly, and annual account reconciliations.
• Manages youth services purchasing card administration, ensuring accurate transaction processing, timely reconciliations, adherence to organizational policies, and ad hoc support for cardholders and management.
• Verifies supplier requisitions and purchase orders are entered accurately and timely.
• Reviews expenses for accuracy, proper coding, and policy compliance.
• Monitors department spending against approved budgets and investigates overages.
• Oversees the daily operations of the banking center.
• Reconciles vault and petty cash for assigned business departments.
• Oversees youth services lease agreements, ensuring accurate tracking of lease terms, payments, accounting, and renewal coordination with Facilities.
• Assists in compiling data for cost reimbursable contracts; maintains reconciliation schedule for contract caps and billable items for the Accounts Receivable team.
• Assists with requests from outside agencies or auditors.
• Ensures compliance with GAAP, organizational policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Identifies opportunities for process improvements and additional internal controls.
• Serves as a role model in carrying out activities and behaviors that reflect the values and principles of the Boys Town mission.

Benefits

• Reduced to no cost visits for services performed by a Boys Town provider at a Boys Town location for employees and their dependents enrolled in medical benefits.
• Low to zero-dollar co-pays on certain maintenance drugs through pharmacy benefits.
• No cost mental health visits to an in-network provider.
• Generous match on their 401K or 401K Roth account.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Parenting resources from experts.
• Professional development opportunities within the organization.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level