Nonprofit Staff Accountant — GAAP, Payroll & Grants

East Central District Health Department/Good Neighbor Community Health Center; Columbus (NE); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Dependent Care FSA

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Employer-paid life, AD&D, disability

Voluntary life and AD&D

457(b) retirement plan with employer-m

Generous vacation and sick leave

Nine paid holidays

Supplemental coverage options

Payroll deduction options for in-house

Job summary

East Central District Health Department/Good Neighbor Community Health Center is seeking an Accountant to handle daily general ledger activities, payables, receivables, payroll processing, and related tax filings. The role includes audit support, EFT setup, and payroll reporting within a nonprofit healthcare setting.

The ideal candidate holds an associate degree in business or accounting (bachelor’s preferred) or has three years of related experience, with strong GAAP knowledge and proficiency

Qualifications

• Knowledge of GAAP and nonprofit accounting standards.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, Outlook; experience with Abila/MIP or related software.
• Ability to work well with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Create general ledger entries and ensure proper documentation for audit purposes.
• Complete payable tasks with proper coding and documentation for audit purposes.
• Organize and maintain documentation for auditing purposes.
• Participate in annual and funder-specific audits by providing supporting documentation.
• Establish electronic funds transfers with vendors and funders to improve payment efficiency.
• Process checks and electronic fund transfers as assigned.
• Cross-train for selected areas to provide coverage and back-up.
• Participate in month-end and year-end procedures as appropriate.
• Create payroll and other state and federal reports as requested in a timely and accurate manner.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Nonprofit accounting

MS Office Suite

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate’s degree in business/accounting

Bachelor’s degree in business/accounting (preferred)

Tools

Abila/MIP

Payroll software

Job description

East Central District Health Department/Good Neighbor Community Health Center is seeking an Accountant to handle daily general ledger activities, payables, receivables, payroll processing, and related tax filings. The role includes audit support, EFT setup, and payroll reporting within a nonprofit healthcare setting.

The ideal candidate holds an associate degree in business or accounting (bachelor’s preferred) or has three years of related experience, with strong GAAP knowledge and proficiency