Accounting Specialist- Grants

Community Action Partnerships of Western Nebraska (CAPWN) is a non-profit community-based health and human services organization that serves low-income, disadvantaged and those unable to meet their needs through other sources. The agency was established in 1965 and provides services to over 9,000 individuals, children and families in three main areas:

* Community Health Services: WIC, Commodity Supplemental Food, Foster Grandparents, Head Start, and Child Development Center.

* Clinical Health Services:
Primary Care, Reproductive Health, Diabetes Management, Immunizations, Migrant Health, Ryan White HIV;
Behavioral Health including Counseling Services, Medication Management, Medication Assisted Treatment and Substance Use Counseling and Intensive Outpatient Services and Dental Services.

* Supportive Health Services:
Family Stabilization, a Teen Outreach Program, SOAR, Youth Leadership Program, Youth Shelter and Housing Assistance Programs.

OUR PROMISE:
Community Action changes people's lives, embodies the spirit of hope, improves communities, and makes America a better place to live. We care about the entire community, and we are dedicated to helping people help themselves and each other.

VISION

Communities where everyone has an opportunity for a successful life.

MISSION

The Mission Statement of the Community Action Partnership of Western Nebraska is to provide quality services and promote learning opportunities to improve nurture the health and well-being of Western Nebraska communities.

KEY BELIEFS

* Integrity-We treat all people with dignity and respect.

* Compassion-We believe working compassionately with people enriches all.

* Inclusion-We are inclusive and advocate for diversity.

* Collaboration-We believe working in partnerships strengthens communities; we seek mutually beneficial partnerships that advance a common mission.

* Innovation-We embrace opportunities to learn, grow and make wise choices.

COMPETITIVE BENEFITS PACKAGE:

● Health
● Dental
● Vision
● Health Savings Account (HSA)
● Flex Plan
● 401k
● Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance
● Eleven Paid Holidays
● PTO
● Extended Illness (EIB)
● Employee Assistance Program
● Aflac
● Community Discounts
● Potential for Incentive Pay ●

* Employment is contingent upon successfully completing our onboarding requirements, including, but not limited to, criminal background checks, drug screenings, Department of Health and Human Services background checks, and other relevant background checks and background information.

* Full-Time Monday - Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
* Areas of Responsibility:
The Accounting Specialist-Grants is responsible for accurately entering and processing accounting data. This role requires excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills, as well as a strong sense of teamwork. In this role, you'll oversee the financial side of our programs, shaping and maintaining the systems and processes that keep us compliant, efficient, and ready for anything. Working in a fast-paced environment, you'll tackle a wide array of grant-related accounting tasks-everything from general ledger reviews and financial reporting to preparing year-end audit materials and supporting budgets for new and existing grants.

Your work ensures that programs have the financial clarity and support they need to thrive.

Major Duties:

* Maintain accurate agency accounting records.

* Ensure expenses presented for payment are coded properly, entered timely, and have the required documentation according to finance policies and procedures.

* Enter grant budgets into MIP accounting system.

* Approve accounts payable expenses based on grant responsibility.

* Prepare monthly and quarterly grant reports as needed.

* Seek clarification and documentation of expenses and recommend corrections as necessary.

* Prepare bank deposits.

* Ensure accounts receivable entries and cash receipt entries are prepared timely, have the required documentation, and are coded properly.

* Research and resolve invoice discrepancies.

* Pull monthly postage meter report and save to Finance drive and upload funds as needed.

* Maintain confidentiality of records and communications following CAPWN…