Staff Accountant - Fully Remote - Must Live in Nebraska or Texas at Hands of Heartland – Omaha, Nebraska

At Hands of Heartland, we believe that people with developmental disabilities are people first. We will always place the person before the program — striving daily to embody the message our name states.

This role will be 100% remote but must be based in Nebraska or Texas.

Job Summary

The Staff Accountant is responsible for preparing financial reports to track the organizations assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liabilities, and other related financial activities.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform general cost accounting and other related duties in the accounting department.
• Prepare periodic balance sheets, income statements, and profit and loss statements.
• Maintain the general ledger.
• Code invoices, set up new accounts, reconcile accounts, and close the monthly books.
• Reconcile bank accounts at least monthly, verify deposits, and address inquiries from banks.
• Reconcile customer accounts and manage accounts receivable collections.
• Verify payment of invoices associated with accounts payable and ensure payments are charged to the appropriate accounts.
• Provide outside auditors with assistance; gather necessary account information and documents to perform annual audit.
• File required tax forms with federal, state, and local government agencies.
• As appropriate, coordinate with software vendor to maintain accounting software system; recommend updates to enhance the accounting software.
• Ensure compliance with applicable standards (i.e., GAAP, FASB), rules, regulations, and systems of internal control
• Aid in the implementation of new accounting policies, standards, and guidelines
• Provide accurate, timely, and relevant recording, reporting, and analysis of financial information
• Complete all other duties as assigned

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related discipline preferred.
• One to three years of accounting experience required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Extensive knowledge of general financial accounting and cost accounting.
• Understanding of and ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles.
• Highly proficient with accounting software.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
• Sage 100, Brex, FloQast knowledge is a plus.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to communicate with other people in-person, by telephone, and in writing
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times