Accountant

Boys Town is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Accountant to support the organization's financial operations and ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial records. This role is responsible for preparing and maintaining financial reports, reconciling accounts, analyzing transactions, assisting with month-end and year-end close processes, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and organizational policies.
The ideal candidate will possess strong problem-solving skills, a commitment to accuracy, and the ability to work collaboratively with internal departments. Responsibilities may include general ledger maintenance, account reconciliations, financial analysis, budget support, audit preparation, and process improvement initiatives.
Position is On Site

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

• Maintains accurate general ledger accounts.
• Prepares and posts journal entries, accruals, and adjustments.
• Performs monthly, quarterly, and annual account reconciliations.
• Manages youth services purchasing card administration, ensuring accurate transaction processing, timely reconciliations, adherence to organizational policies, and ad hoc support for cardholders and management.
• Verifies supplier requisitions and purchase orders are entered accurately and timely.
• Reviews expenses for accuracy, proper coding, and policy compliance.
• Monitors department spending against approved budgets and investigates overages.
• Oversees the daily operations of the banking center.
• Reconciles vault and petty cash for assigned business departments.
• Oversees youth services lease agreements, ensuring accurate tracking of lease terms, payments, accounting, and renewal coordination with Facilities.
• Assists in compiling data for cost reimbursable contracts; maintains reconciliation schedule for contract caps and billable items for the Accounts Receivable team.
• Assists with requests from outside agencies or auditors.
• Ensures compliance with GAAP, organizational policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Identifies opportunities for process improvements and additional internal controls.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting and financial reporting.
• Proficiency with MS Office products, specifically with MS Excel.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Collaborative, customer service mindset.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Accounting or Finance required.
• Minimum 2 years of proven work experience in accounting roles, with demonstrated accounting and financial analysis experience required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Nonprofit, education, or public sector accounting experience preferred.
• Workday System experience preferred.

• Other Duties: This job description incorporates the essential functions and duties required for this position. However, other duties may be required and assigned at times and as determined by a supervisor in order to meet the needs of the organization.

• Serves as a role model in carrying out activities and behaviors that reflect the values and principles of the Boys Town mission.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS, EQUIPMENT USAGE, WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Position is relatively sedentary in a normal office administrative environment involving minimum exposure to physical risks.  Will use office equipment such as a computer/laptop, monitor, keyboard, and a general workstation set-up.

Care and respect for others is more than a commitment at Boys Town – it is the foundation of who we are and what we do.

At Boys Town, we cultivate a culture of belonging for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team – one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better business results.

About Boys Town:

Boys Town has been changing the way America cares for children and families since 1917. With over a century of service, our employees have helped us grow from a small boardinghouse in downtown Omaha, Nebraska, into one of the largest national child and family care organizations in the country. With the addition of Boys Town National Research Hospital in 1977, our services branched out into the health care and research fields, offering even more career opportunities to those looking to make a real difference.

Our employees are our #1 supporters when it comes to achieving Boys Town's mission, which is why we are proud of their commitment to making the world a better place for children, families, patients, and communities.  A unique feature for employees and their dependents enrolled in medical benefits are reduced to no cost visits for services performed by a Boys Town provider at a Boys Town location.  Additional costs savings for the employee and their dependents are found in our pharmacy benefits with low to zero-dollar co-pays on certain maintenance drugs.   Boys Town takes your mental health seriously with no cost mental health visits to an in-network provider.  We help our employees prepare for retirement with a generous match on their 401K or 401K Roth account. Additional benefits include tuition reimbursement, parenting resources from our experts and professional development opportunities within the organization, just to name a few. Working at Boys Town is more than just a job, it is a way of life.

This advertisement describes the general nature of work to be performed and does not include an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, or abilities required. Boys Town is an equal employment opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. To request a disability-related accommodation in the application process, contact us at 1-877-639-6003.