Accountant I - NBS

Nelnet Servicing•Lincoln, NE

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

Nelnet Business Services (NBS), a division of Nelnet, Inc., provides payment technology and education services to higher education institutions, K-12 schools, and individual students, families, and supporters. The Accountant I develops, prepares, and analyzes financial and operating data and performs a variety of complex accounting duties for NBS. The role also assists with projects affecting multiple departments. This position offers a hybrid work option for associates who live within 30 miles of an office location. Associates may work remotely for part of the week and are expected to be in the office three days per week. Nelnet is unable to provide visa sponsorship; candidates must already be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.

Requirements

Four-year degree in Business Administration or Accounting.
At least 3 years of accounting experience.
Strong accountability, including timely task completion, working with a manager to develop and achieve position goals, and communicating task or project delays.
Good business judgment.
Excellent PC and technology skills, including Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.
Organizational skills, including the ability, under guidance, to prioritize, deliver under deadline constraints, and manage multiple tasks.
Analytical and problem-solving ability, including the ability, under guidance, to organize large amounts of data and present it meaningfully and concisely.
Effective change management skills and the ability to lead and execute operational changes.
Ability to work with a team or independently, with initiative and appropriate supervision.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including communicating with and engaging all organizational levels, from peers to executive management.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Advanced understanding of complex accounting concepts and strong knowledge of GAAP.
Must already be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Assist with financial statement preparation and consolidation of financial statements.
Develop and communicate solutions for continuous process improvement within the job function.
Perform calculations, post journal entries, and conduct analysis and reporting related to complex GAAP accounting transactions.
Apply research results to company operations and/or specific transactions.
Reconcile complex accounts, conduct extensive research, solve advanced problems, and resolve issues within corporate standards.
Assist with accounting projects and report on performance.
Document, report, and follow through on project recommendations.
Manage expectations through consistent and timely updates.
Work with external organizations and internal departments on project initiatives and accounting issues.