Accounting Associate

General

The Accounting Associate is responsible for providing administrative support for the day to day financial activities of Ollie Webb Center, Inc., particularly the activities related to billing and accounts receivable. The Accounting Associate provides backup to the Controller’s tasks, including payroll, financial statement preparation, and the operation of QuickBooks accounting software.

Essential Job Responsibilities

Ø Professional Skills

§ Represent the agency in a professional manner at all times by modeling integrity, upholding ethical standards, and demonstrating solid interpersonal skills

§ Verbal and written communication skills - including the ability to communicate ideas and information concise and clearly as well as understand and follow verbal and written instructions

• Effective decision-making and problem-solving skills

§ Set priorities for simultaneously managing a variety of assignments and activities; meet deadlines

§ Detail-oriented as shown through organizational and record-keeping skills

• Analytical skills
• Maintain confidentiality of agency, participant, and personnel information

§ Work well independently, but also as a team in providing support to other staff

• Arrive to work on-time and is in attendance on scheduled working days

Ø Financial Responsibilities

§ Knowledge of bookkeeping, accounting, billing and financial concepts, including without limitation Generally Accepted Accounting Principles; document procedures

• Knowledge of office management principles and procedures

§ Prepare and submit invoices timely; document billing activity; resolve billing issues; monitor delinquent accounts, which may include contacting the appropriate program participants, parents/guardians, or organizations

§ Process Accounts Payable

§ Reconcile Accounts Receivable and Health and Human Services monthly

§ Gather and compile payroll information

§ Maintain filing system for all billing records; transfer files to storage when necessary

§ Answer questions from program participants, parents/guardians, staff, businesses, agencies, and schools

§ Compose and prepare narratives, letters, reports, forms, memoranda, statements and other materials

• Spot and correct financial errors

Ø Computer Skills

§ Proficiency in Quickbooks

§ Experience with Microsoft Office

o Proficient in Microsoft Excel, specifically financial and analytical functions

o Type 25 words per minute

Ø Physical Prerequisites

§ Operate a computer, calculator, fax machine, postage meter, copy machine, and other office machines

• Sit and work at a computer for long periods of time
• Lift (under 25 lbs.) and carry equipment/material

Ø Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

§ Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or other comparable field (years of experience may be substituted for education)

§ 3 years of accounting experience with a previous employer

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 5 – 15 per week

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Retirement plan
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Accounting: 3 years (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Omaha, NE 68105: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Omaha, NE 68105