Finance Specialist I

Description:


****Average hourly rate is $19.92
(including wage, incentives, bonuses, overtime, shift differential, etc.)****


*****Candidate must live within 50 miles from office to be considered for Hybrid****

****Are you looking for a job with an organization that is devoted to the strength of family in your community?

Well then Mainstream Nonprofit Solutions has the job for you!

The Finance Specialist I is a pivotal member of a collaborative focused on meeting the unique needs of Kansas children and families. Bring your professional experience to help us leverage the strengths of your community to best meet the needs of children, youth, and families! You’ll be making a difference in a child’s life.

A Day in The Life as Finance Specialist I

As a Finance Specialist I, you’ll be part of a team directly responsible for the accounting duties of an agency that directly helps families and children throughout the North Texas area. You’ll be part a team coming together to take responsibility for:

  • Working directly with outside client agencies to develop strong relationships.
  • Entering accurate and complete data into the Agency's automated system.
  • Keeping complete and accurate records of vendor invoices and payments.
  • Preparing and reviewing monthly financial worksheets of community care providers.
  • Ensuring Agency payments and invoices are submitted accurately and are complete.
  • Providing confidential information to care providers on reimbursement payments.
  • Helping the Agency promptly resolve financial disputes with community providers.
  • Assisting the accounting team with account receivables, account payable and payroll.
  • Responding promptly to any reports requested by regulatory agencies.
  • Assisting that all organizational financial activities are carried out in compliance with local, state and federal regulations and laws governing business operations.

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for a full-time Finance Specialist I to add to our team! If you have at least one year of general accounting experience or equivalent and a High School/G.E.D. diploma, Valid driver’s license and meet agency underwriting standards, then we should talk!

Why you should work for Mainstream Nonprofit Solutions

We offer a wide variety of benefits, including flexible scheduling! We also provide you with 20 days of personal leave in your first year of employment and 25 days after completion of year one as well as 12 paid holidays! We offer a longevity bonus and tuition reimbursement! As a bonus, you get to work with a FANTASTIC team who are all dedicated to the mission and vision by being devoted to the strength of family and to be nationally recognized for excellence in service, education, and advocacy.

If you want to make a difference in the lives of families, join our team today!

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TFI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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