Accountant II (Grants and Contracts)

Boys Town has a broad mission of saving children and healing families. We are seeking an individual who is mission driven and passionate about helping others and possesses solid communication skills. In the role of Grants and Contracts Accountant II, you will be responsible for preparing, monitoring, and maintaining financial records and reports for grants and contracts accounting activities across the enterprise. This is a hybrid role.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

Prepares, monitors, and maintains financial records and reports for grants and contract activities; processes reports in an accurate and timely manner and in accordance with departmental procedures.

• Reviews grant budgetary appropriateness, completeness, and conformity with Boys Town policies.

• Prepares financial reports, property reports, and all other required interim and closeout reports for grants and contracts.

• Prepares monthly and annual schedules of grants and contracts liabilities and receivables reconciliations in connection with the Home's financial statement audit.

• Prepares monthly invoices to grantor agencies for expense reimbursement and periodic electronic cash drawdowns for grants reimbursed through the federal payment management system. Applies payments received in the system.

• Prepares detailed financial and statistical annual reports for the sites relating to the state per diem rate setting procedures.

• Reviews reports and analyzes trends or problem areas and discusses them with appropriate management.

• Maintains knowledge of USDA guidelines and grant and contract requirements at the federal and state level.

• Creates and maintains awards in the system.

• Prepares, analyzes, reviews and inputs journal entries into the system.

• Assists with the completion of audits, including preparing detailed schedules and reports relating to federal financial assistance, researching and determining sources of funds for grants' federal, non-federal, and federal flow-through monies, and preparing financial statements and work papers along with necessary documentation for other audits.

• Assists with the completion of grant and contract proposals and other grant accounting, contract analysis, and compliance activities including reviewing grants and contract proposals, providing guidance and support to program staff, and training on reporting practices and guidelines.

• Assists with contract proposal analysis, financial feasibility studies, cost accounting, and special studies projects.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of accounting practices and principles.

• Knowledge of federal and state financial regulations as they pertain to documentation standards and processing of accounting transactions.

• Ability to interpret regulations, financial reports, and legal documents.

• High level of professionalism and interpersonal skills.

• Excellent critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office Excel and Word.

• Ability to communicate in an articulate, professional manner while maintaining necessary degree of confidentiality.

• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and multi-task while maintaining quality standards.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business administration required or a minimum of 5 years accounting experience required.

Diversity 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 inclusion 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. Unique perks to Boys Town employees and their families include free visits to Boys Town physicians and free prescriptions under the Boys Town Medical Plan, tuition assistance, 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.