Accounting Specialist

Kindred Center For Independence; Papillion (NE); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kindred Center For Independence in Papillion, NE is seeking an Accounting Specialist to maintain financial records, prepare statements, and process journal entries on-site. You will reconcile accounts, monitor budgets, and support reporting for leadership and regulatory requirements, collaborating with program and administrative staff to ensure timely billing and compliance.

Attention to detail and a degree in accounting or finance are preferred, with experience in healthcare or social services

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of financial statements, budgeting, reporting, and compliance.
• Proficient with accounting software for data entry, reconciliation, and reporting.
• Ability to prepare and review journal entries and maintain general ledger records.
• Solid analytical skills to interpret data, identify variances, and suggest improvements.
• Experience in accounting/finance; healthcare or social services background helpful.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records and prepare/review financial statements.
• Process journal entries and reconcile accounts to ensure accuracy.
• Monitor budgets and support regulatory and leadership reporting requirements.
• Collaborate with program and administrative staff to ensure timely billing and payment processing.
• Support continuous improvement of financial processes for transparency and efficiency.

Skills

Financial statements

Accounting software

Journal entries

Analytical skills

Healthcare accounting

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Company Description

Kindred Center For Independence (Kindred CFI) is a certified Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) provider in Nebraska, serving participants with behavioral health conditions and Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD). The organization supports children, adolescents, and adults, offering services designed to promote autonomy and personal choice. Kindred CFI values diversity and delivers care that honors each participant’s cultural and ancestral norms. Guided by the belief that “No One Is The Boss Of You,” Kindred CFI focuses on empowering individuals to lead more independent and self-directed lives.

Role Description

The Accounting Specialist is a full-time, on‑site role based in Papillion, NE. This position is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, preparing and reviewing financial statements, and processing journal entries in accordance with established accounting standards. Daily tasks include using accounting software to record transactions, reconciling accounts, monitoring budgets, and supporting finance‑related reporting for leadership and regulatory requirements. The Accounting Specialist will collaborate with program and administrative staff to ensure timely billing, payment processing, and compliance with HCBS and organizational policies. This role also supports continuous improvement of financial processes to enhance transparency and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Financial Statements and Finance for budgeting, reporting, and compliance.
• Proficiency with Accounting Software and related systems for data entry, reconciliation, and reporting.
• Ability to prepare and review Journal Entries (Accounting) and maintain accurate general ledger records.
• Solid Analytical Skills to interpret financial data, identify variances, and recommend process improvements.
• Relevant experience in accounting or finance; prior work in healthcare or social services is beneficial.
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Attention to detail, strong organization skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Commitment to non‑discriminatory practices and alignment with Kindred CFI’s values of diversity, inclusion, and participant empowerment.