Account Specialist II

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.

Accounting Specialist II

Full-time, Monday-Friday 8AM to 5PM

Areas of Responsibility:
The Account Specialist II maintains accurate financial records, reconciles general ledger and bank accounts, processes payables and receivables, and ensures compliance with grant and agency requirements. This role prepares financial reports, supports budget entry, communicates with vendors and grant partners, and helps meet all recurring finance deadlines. It also provides staff training, maintains contract and lease files, offers cross‑coverage within the department, and contributes to departmental operations by leading monthly meetings with the department director and staff.

Major Duties:

* Maintain accurate agency accounting records.

* Reconcile general ledger accounts

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

* Ensure fiscal compliance with all grantors from grant implementation through close-out.

* Review and reconcile financial reports, seek clarification and documentation of expenses, and recommend corrections as necessary; review, reconcile, correct, and compile financial data for the preparation and submission of internal reports, compliance reports, grant financial reports, and grant reimbursements.

* Maintain relationships with grant managers and program officers of funding bodies.

* Review and verify budget numbers and enter the approved budget in the accounting software.

* Prepare monthly bank reconciliations.

* Conduct comprehensive training programs for program staff.

* Facilitate and lead monthly meetings with the department director and…