Accountant

Ameritas • Lincoln, NE

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position provides accounting professional and management support for the general financial accounting activities for the organization in compliance with regulatory policies. The incumbent will be responsible for assisting the delivery of accurate, timely, and reliable financial operations, data, and reporting. This is a hybrid role working partially in-office (Lincoln, NE) and partially from home.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree or equivalent experience required
• 2 years accounting experience required

Nice To Haves

• Experience with invoices and purchase orders preferred

Responsibilities

• Identifies and executes appropriate actions, within tolerable risk, to complete daily work.
• Assists and responds to internal partners situations and inquiries.
• Suggests and documents improvements to existing processes and solutions.
• Ensures transactional accounting accuracy, identifies technical and operational issues, and resolves or escalates issues as needed.
• Produces financial and/or management output as required.
• Prioritizes own work assignments.
• Consults with internal or external parties for their area of expertise.
• Provides support as needed for audits/exams.
• Adheres to a consistent approach and ensures controls are in place to maintain the financial integrity of the business area.

Benefits

• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match and quarterly contribution.
• Tuition Reimbursement and Assistance.
• Incentive Program Bonuses.
• Competitive Pay.
• Flexible Hybrid work.
• Thrive Days - Personal time off.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution.
• Well-being programs with financial rewards.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).
• Professional development programs.
• Leadership development programs.
• Employee resource groups.
• StrengthsFinder Program.
• Matching donations program.
• Paid volunteer time– 8 hours per month.
• Generous paid maternity leave and paternity leave.
• Fertility, surrogacy, and adoption assistance.
• Backup child, elder and pet care support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree