Accountant I

Nelnet Servicing•Lincoln, NE

1d•$45,000 - $60,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Nelnet is a diversified and innovative company committed to enriching lives through the power of service as a student loan servicer, professional services company, consumer loan originator and servicer, payments processor, renewable energy solutions, and K-12 and higher education expert. For over 40 years, Nelnet has been serving its customers, associates, and communities. The perks of working at Nelnet go beyond our benefits package. When you join the Nelnet team, you're part of a community invested in the success of each individual. That support comes through in our work, as we are united by our mission of creating opportunities for people where they live, learn, and work. Develops, prepares, and analyzes financial and operating data while performing various complex accounting duties. Assists with the completion of other department projects. Experience using Workday is preferred. We offer a dynamic hybrid work model that provides the flexibility you need while maintaining meaningful in-person collaboration. Associates are expected to be in the office 3 days per week, allowing for a balance of remote and on-site work. This approach fosters teamwork, innovation, and a strong company culture while supporting work-life balance. As an Accountant I, you'll have the opportunity to: - Manage daily accounting functions related to supplier invoices and employee expense reimbursement - Develop and communicate solutions for continuous process improvement within the job function - Perform calculations, posting of journal entries, analysis, and reporting for accounting transactions in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles - Apply results of research to the Company’s operations and/or specific transactions - Assist with financial statement review and preparation - Assist with various accounting projects and communicate results - Perform research and apply advanced problem solving to reconcile accounts and perform job duties - Manage expectations through consistent and timely updates - Work with external organizations and internal departments on project initiatives and various accounting issues This position is based in Lincoln, NE, offering a hybrid work option. Nelnet values flexibility and understands the importance of work-life integration. Our hybrid work environment allows associates living within 30 miles of our Lincoln Nebraska office location to work remotely for part of the week, while also fostering collaboration and team connection through in-office presence 24 hours per week.

Requirements

4-year degree in Business Administration/Accounting or equivalent experience
1+ years accounting experience
Understanding of basic accounting concepts
Ability to work under and deliver under deadline constraints and manage multiple tasks
Ability to work independently with initiative and appropriate supervision
Strong analytical and problem solving ability
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Effectively interact with various divisions and levels of management throughout the company
Excellent PC and technology skills including MS Excel & Word

Nice To Haves

Experience using Workday is preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage daily accounting functions related to supplier invoices and employee expense reimbursement
Develop and communicate solutions for continuous process improvement within the job function
Perform calculations, posting of journal entries, analysis, and reporting for accounting transactions in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
Apply results of research to the Company’s operations and/or specific transactions
Assist with financial statement review and preparation
Assist with various accounting projects and communicate results
Perform research and apply advanced problem solving to reconcile accounts and perform job duties
Manage expectations through consistent and timely updates
Work with external organizations and internal departments on project initiatives and various accounting issues