Accountant

Nelnet Servicing•Lincoln, NE

28d•$62,000

About The Position

Nelnet Business Services (NBS), a division of Nelnet, Inc., provides payment technology, education services, and learning management solutions to education and faith-based organizations, serving more than 1,300 higher education institutions, 11,500 K-12 schools, 3,500 churches, and millions of individual students, families, and supporters across the globe. Our culture of service enables us to form long-lasting and trusted partnerships, while our focus on creativity and innovative solutions empowers our customer communities to thrive. As a Nelnet company, the perks at NBS go beyond our benefits package. You’re part of a community, invested in you as an individual and united by our mission to create opportunities for people where they live, learn and work. Develops, prepares, and analyzes financial and operating data while performing a variety of complex accounting duties for NBS. Assists with completion of projects affecting multiple departments.

Requirements

4-year degree in Business Administration/Accounting.
Internship or prior work experience in an accounting or finance function.
Ownership & Follow-Through: Takes responsibility for the quality and timeliness of their work; proactively communicates progress, obstacles, or delays; works with their manager to set and pursue meaningful goals.
Sound Judgment: Demonstrates good business sense; knows when to act independently and when to ask for help.
Technical Proficiency: Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills; comfortable learning and adapting to new systems and tools.
Organization & Prioritization: Manages multiple tasks and deadlines effectively; delivers quality work under pressure without losing attention to detail.
Analytical Thinking: Able to work through complex data sets, identify what matters, and communicate findings clearly and concisely.
Curiosity & Growth Mindset: Asks good questions, seeks to understand the why behind the work, and looks for ways to improve processes and their own skills.
Collaboration & Team Contribution: Works well with others and contributes positively to team dynamics; equally capable of working independently when the situation calls for it.
Communication: Communicates clearly and professionally — both in writing and in conversation — across all levels of the organization.
Accounting Knowledge: Solid understanding of core accounting concepts and GAAP; capable of applying them accurately in day-to-day work.

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, posting of journal entries, analysis, and reporting related to complex GAAP accounting transactions.
Apply results of research to the Company’s operations and/or specific transactions.
Reconcile complex accounts, extensive research, advanced problem solving, and resolution within corporate standards.
Assist with various accounting projects and report on performance.
Document, report and follow through on recommendations from projects.
Manage expectations through consistent and timely updates.
Work with external organizations and internal departments on project initiatives and various accounting issues.