Senior Accounting Specialist

FMNE Insurance Company•Lincoln, NE

10h•Hybrid

About The Position

FMNE Insurance is seeking a Senior Accounting Specialist for our Lincoln District Office. We are looking for an experienced, detail-oriented accounting professional who is confident working independently, exercises strong judgment, and takes ownership of complex accounting work. The ideal candidate is someone who is highly organized, analytical, and comfortable navigating ambiguity while ensuring accuracy, consistency, and strong financial control. This person should be a strong communicator and collaborator who can partner effectively across teams, build trusted relationships with vendors, and support a culture of accountability, service, and continuous improvement within the Accounting function. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Please supply a cover letter and resume. Applications with cover letters will be given preferential review. Join a stable, values-driven company with deep Midwest roots. If our core values resonate with you, we encourage you to apply today. Core values include: Integrity - Service - Excellence - Stability - Strength - Respect - Teamwork We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including health coverage, a generous 401(k), pension plan, wellness programs, and a hybrid work model for eligible employees.

Requirements

4-8 years of progressive experience in accounts payable or general accounting experience, including responsibility for complex transactions, independent judgement and cross-functional collaboration.
Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.
Advanced skills in Excel and ERP platforms (ex: Workday), including data analysis and reporting.
Strong communication skills with the ability to influence internal and external stakeholders.
Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively (with FP&A, tax, and operations) in a fast-paced environment.
Experience with software implementations, including system enhancements and process improvement initiatives.
Ability to handle confidential information in an appropriate and professional manner.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in accounting preferred.
CPA and/or Workday certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Demonstrates the Company’s mission, while successfully performing its core values related to integrity, service, excellence, stability, strength, respect, and teamwork.
Interpret and apply Company accounting, expense and accounts payable policies, exercising independent judgment to determine acceptability of transactions, exceptions and unique scenarios.
Determine appropriate invoice coding and expense classification to meet financial reporting, regulatory, and GAAP requirements. Assess materiality, risk, and appropriateness of accounting treatments and escalate only when outside defined authority or policy parameters.
Lead the accounts payable function ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance while independently resolving complex vendor, invoice, and payment issues.
Serve as the primary point of contact for suppliers, partnering directly to obtain, validate, and maintain vendor information and resolve discrepancies. Oversee supplier setup and ongoing maintenance in accounting systems, ensuring compliance with tax, regulatory, and internal control requirements.
Provide training, support, and guidance to employees on expense procedures.
Provide functional leadership, mentoring, and technical guidance to Accounting Specialists and cross-functional stakeholders on accounting policies, expense procedures, and system usage. Serve as the escalation point for complex issues and unresolved discrepancies.
Own and continuously improve accounts payable and expense-related processes, including evaluation of policy effectiveness, recommending policy updates, and leading implementation of system or workflow enhancements. Establish best practices, documentation standards, and controls to ensure compliance, scalability, and audit readiness.
Prepare and file of 1099s and various compliance reports.
Support internal and external audits by providing documentation and explanations.
Lead operational excellence initiatives within accounting, developing enhanced reporting, dashboards and trend analytics to support business decision making. Analyze expense trends by team, function or product, and proactively provide insights and recommendations.
Manage the corporate card program by issuing cards, handling employee questions, coordinating with the bank, and reviewing for appropriate charges.
Regular and prompt attendance in the office is an essential function of the position.
Occasionally may be asked to assist in other duties throughout the company on an as-needed basis. At no time will any employee be required to perform any duties, which they are not mentally or physically capable of performing.