Accounting & Financial Systems Analyst

Nelnet•Lincoln, NE

2d•$50,000 - $70,000•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 a variety of complex accounting duties. Supports Workday Adaptive Planning through integration trouble shooting, data loads, and modeling.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or business administration with an emphasis in accounting or finance
3+ years accounting experience
Proficient skills in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Ability to create Excel documents using a variety of formulas and Excel tools.
Strong accountability for work: timely completion of tasks, working with manager to develop and achieve position goals, communication of task/project delays.
Able to prioritize and deliver under deadline constraints and manage multiple tasks.
Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
Able to take large amounts of data, organize effectively, and present in a meaningful and concise manner.
Ability to work with a team or independently with initiative and appropriate supervision.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Effectively communicates with and engages all levels of the organization from peers to executive management both verbally and in writing.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Understanding of complex accounting concepts and strong knowledge of GAAP, including consolidation accounting.

Nice To Haves

Exposure to Workday Financials, Workday Adaptive Planning or similar platforms preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

Prepare and distribute customer invoices, maintaining current customer demographics.
Research and respond to inquiries from customers and suppliers.
Identify and resolve discrepancies in billing, revenue, or account balances.
Assist with financial statement preparation and reporting packages for business leadership.
Build and maintain forward-looking revenue models to support business planning and financial decision making.
Perform calculations, posting of journal entries, analysis, and reporting related to accounting transactions.
Reconcile complex accounts, extensive research using advanced problem solving, and resolution within corporate standards.
Manage expectations through consistent timely updates.
Develop and communicate solutions for continuous process improvement within the job function.
Assist in identifying and resolving integration errors between Workday and Adaptive Planning in partnership with the model owner and IT Support routine data loads, report generation, and minor model maintenance in Adaptive Planning.
Document, report and follow through on recommendations from projects.
Work with external organizations and internal departments on project initiatives and various accounting issues.
Research and respond to inquiries from other Nelnet departments.