Finance Specialist I

Full-time - Entry Level

Ottawa, KS

About the position

The Finance Specialist I is a pivotal member of a collaborative focused on meeting the unique needs of Kansas children and families. Bring your professional experience to help us leverage the strengths of your community to best meet the needs of children, youth, and families! You’ll be making a difference in a child’s life. As a Finance Specialist I, you’ll be part of a team directly responsible for the accounting duties of an agency that directly helps families and children throughout the North Texas area. While your position may be remote, you’ll be part of a team coming together to take responsibility for various accounting tasks.

Responsibilities

• Working directly with outside client agencies to develop strong relationships.
• Entering accurate and complete data into the Agency's automated system.
• Keeping complete and accurate records of vendor invoices and payments.
• Preparing and reviewing monthly financial worksheets of community care providers.
• Ensuring Agency payments and invoices are submitted accurately and are complete.
• Providing confidential information to care providers on reimbursement payments.
• Helping the Agency promptly resolve financial disputes with community providers.
• Assisting the accounting team with account receivables, account payable and payroll.
• Responding promptly to any reports requested by regulatory agencies.
• Assisting that all organizational financial activities are carried out in compliance with local, state and federal regulations and laws governing business operations.

Requirements

• At least one year of general accounting experience or equivalent.
• High School/G.E.D. diploma.
• Valid driver’s license and meet agency underwriting standards.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling.
• 20 days of personal leave in the first year of employment and 25 days after completion of year one.
• 12 paid holidays.
• Longevity bonus.
• Tuition reimbursement.