Accountant I - NBS

Nelnet•Lincoln, NE

11d

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 individuals around the world. The Accountant I develops, prepares, and analyzes financial and operating data and performs complex accounting duties for NBS. The role also assists with projects that affect multiple departments. The position supports financial statement preparation and consolidation, performs calculations and journal entries, analyzes complex GAAP transactions, applies accounting research to company operations and transactions, and reconciles complex accounts. It contributes to continuous process improvement and accounting projects, documents and reports project recommendations, and maintains timely updates. The Accountant I works with internal departments and external organizations on project initiatives and accounting matters.

Requirements

Four-year degree in Business Administration or Accounting.
At least 3 years of accounting experience.
Strong accountability, including timely completion of tasks, working with a manager to develop and achieve position goals, and communicating delays.
Good business judgment.
Strong PC and technology skills, including Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.
Strong organizational skills, with the ability under guidance to prioritize, meet deadlines, and manage multiple tasks.
Strong analytical and problem-solving ability, including organizing large amounts of data and presenting it meaningfully and concisely under guidance.
Effective change management skills and the ability to lead and execute operational changes.
Ability to work independently or as part of a team, with initiative and appropriate supervision.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to engage people throughout the organization, from peers to executive management.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Advanced understanding of complex accounting concepts and strong knowledge of GAAP.

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 analyze and report on complex GAAP accounting transactions.
Apply research results to company operations and specific transactions.
Reconcile complex accounts, conduct extensive research, solve 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.