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• Finance
  • Assist in development and preparation of annual budget.
  • Provide financial and budgeting assistance to department heads.
  • Assist in preparation and maintenance of the financial records and monthly financial report:
  • Serve as liaison with accounting firm in the processing of complete and accurate financial reports.
  • Review general ledger on a monthly basis.
  • Verify EFT payments and deposits and other journal entries as required for preparation of monthly financial reports.
  • Responsible for and works with accounting firm to process all agency Accounts/Payable and maintain all vendor files.
  • Responsible for preparation of agency payroll in coordination with accounting firm.
  • Maintain all Independence, Inc. payroll records.
  • Process and maintain all payroll garnishment and deduction records.
  • Ensure timely delivery, review and mailing of tax and unemployment filings.
  • Perform other financial and accounting functions as needed.
• Human Resources
  • Administer various human resources plans and procedures; assists in implementation of personnel policies and procedures; maintains personnel policies manual.
  • Stay current with human resources laws and current practices.
  • Work with management in procuring employee benefit programs and performs benefits administration.
  • Conduct new employee orientation.
  • Obtain, verify and maintain documentation required during the hiring process and to assure legal and company-directed compliance, i.e. conduct background checks on potential employees, personal car insurance, I-9s, company equipment checkout, etc.
  • Maintain staff personnel and leave records.
  • Serve as HR liaison to outside vendors and contact for personnel related inquiries.
  • Recommend new approaches, policies and procedures to effect continual improvements in personnel management and compliance.
• Business Management
  • Provide assistance and be responsive to staff inquiries regarding benefits, payroll and other issues as needed and appropriate
  • Maintain master files of all business contracts, legal documents, audit documents, etc.
  • Coordinate annual audit with auditing firm, PASS department, Assistant Director for Operations, Executive Director and other staff as needed.
  • In consultation with Assistant Director for Operations, prepare and maintain financial procedure manual.
  • Work with Assistant Director for Operations in procuring and maintaining office equipment.
  • Responsible for development and revision of personnel and financial office forms.
  • Work collaboratively with the PASS coordinator as needed.
• Grants Management
  • Prepare grant invoices and monitor expenditures of grant funds.
  • Monitor grant fund expenditures and request movement of funds within a grant as needed.
  • Maintain accounts receivable of Independence, Inc. grants for budget control and financial reporting.
  • Assist management and department heads as needed in grant preparation.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in related fields or minimum of 5 years experience
• Excellent communication and organization skills
• Demonstrated ability in effective planning, priority setting, and handling multiple tasks
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex data related to job requirements
• Exhibit initiative, responsibility, flexibility and leadership and to respond to a changing environment
• Possess intermediate knowledge of financial systems and accounting
• High level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations and documentation
• Ability to consistently meet daily, weekly and monthly deadlines
• Experience working with Word, Excel, and accounting software
• Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Accounting and human resources experience with a nonprofit agency
• Experience working with people with disabilities
• Experience with grants management
• Professional Human Resources Certification
• Qualified person with a disability

Faye Colemann

2001 Haskell Ave.

Lawrence, KS 66046

 

or email:

fcoleman@independenceinc.org

All programs and employment positions of Independence, Inc. are open to all members of the community, without regard to race, color, creed religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, economic status, or disability.

The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 protects the rights of people with disabilities to equal employment opportunities. Arrangements will be made if you have a disability that requires an accommodation in completing any part of the employment process. A request for an accommodation will not affect your opportunities for employment. It is your responsibility to make your needs known. Call 785/841-0333 or 785/841-1046 (TDD).