ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST

ADP, Inc.; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Visiting Nurse Association and Easterseals Nebraska are seeking an Accounting Specialist in Omaha, NE to support accurate accounting and payroll operations for VNA and ESN.

The role covers general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, and payroll processing with a focus on compliance and reporting.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of accounting experience including AP and payroll.
• Bachelor's degree in business administration with accounting specialization preferred.
• Experience with Medicare regulations, nonprofit accounting, grant accounting, payroll or grant reporting is helpful.
• Proficiency with ADP and NetSuite is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare general ledger entries and reconcile accounts to support financial statements.
• Review invoices, process payments, maintain vendor records, and post customer invoices.
• Process payroll accurately and on schedule, review timekeeping and deductions.
• Assist with month-end/year-end close, audits, and payroll tax filings.
• Coordinate payroll changes with HR and respond to payroll inquiries.

Skills

Accounting experience

Payroll experience

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration with accounting specialization

Tools

ADP

NetSuite

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

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ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST

Full Time Omaha, NE, US 1 Attachments

Salary Range: $42,000.00 To $56,000.00 Annually

Join Our Finance Team

Visiting Nurse Association (VNA) is seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Accounting Specialist to support accurate, timely, and compliant accounting and payroll operations for VNA and Easterseals Nebraska (ESN). In this role, you will prepare and analyze financial information, complete general ledger activities and account reconciliations, process payroll, maintain supporting documentation, and contribute to financial, regulatory, statistical, and management reporting. The ideal candidate combines strong accounting knowledge with sound judgment, confidentiality, initiative, and a commitment to exceptional service.

What You'll Do

• Accounting and reporting: Prepare general ledger entries, reconcile accounts, review financial information for accuracy and reasonableness, and support financial statements, dashboards, cash-management reports, work papers, and regulatory and statistical reporting.
• Accounts payable and receivable: Review invoices and approvals, process payments, maintain vendor records, prepare and post customer invoices, record receipts, monitor balances, reconcile accounts, and follow up on past-due amounts.
• Payroll administration: Process payroll accurately and on schedule; review timekeeping, pay adjustments, deductions, reimbursements, taxes, benefits, and employer liabilities; and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Compliance and close support: Apply generally accepted accounting principles, Medicare regulations, grant requirements, and sound cost-accounting practices while assisting with month-end and year-end close, audits, payroll tax filings, and year-end reporting.
• Collaboration and service: Coordinate payroll changes with Human Resources and department leaders, respond professionally to employee payroll questions, support Finance team workflows, and assist with training and special projects.
• Confidentiality and problem-solving: Safeguard sensitive financial and payroll information, independently manage complex assignments, and recommend practical corrective actions when issues arise.

What You Bring

• Two or more years of accounting experience, including accounts payable and payroll responsibilities.
• A bachelor's degree in business administration with an accounting specialization is preferred; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
• Experience with Medicare regulations, nonprofit accounting, grant accounting, payroll, or grant reporting is helpful.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook; experience with ADP and NetSuite is preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to serve internal and external customers professionally.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to prioritize work, identify inaccuracies, meet deadlines, and make sound decisions.
• Ability to work independently, adapt to changing procedures and technology, and learn department-specific applications.

Why Join VNA and Easterseals Nebraska?

Our agency is united by a commitment to expert guidance, compassionate care, and equitable access to services. VNA delivers expert, compassionate care to support community health and well-being, while Easterseals Nebraska provides exceptional services that help people with disabilities have equal opportunities to live, work, and play.

Our work is guided by our CARE values: Compassion, Attitude, Respect, and Excellence.

Equal Opportunity Employer

VNA and Easterseals Nebraska are equal opportunity employers. Employment decisions are made without unlawful discrimination and in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and employment process.