Financial Accountant II

Description of Work:

Manage institutional commitments, provide financial reports, reconcile accounts and coordinate special projects. Serve as the lead accountant and primary contact between the State of Nebraska and the University of Nebraska financial system (SAP). Must be able to analyze and problem solve reconciliation items. Record revenue internal billings transactions, batch upload files into SAP, reconciliations, miscellaneous journal entries, and year-end closing duties. Review cost center requests and determine the appropriate master data elements needed to accurately input in SAP and for appropriate financial statement presentation. Other miscellaneous accounting functions as needed or assigned.

As an EO employer, the University of Nebraska considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See https://equity.unl.edu/notice-nondiscrimination/

Minimum Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in accounting and one year of relevant accounting experience is required. Experience utilizing spreadsheets must demonstrate excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills and organizational skills.

Must possess a strong knowledge of accounting and business applications as well as spreadsheet software. Experience must demonstrate excellent analytical skills and ability to communicate effectively.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with SAP or similar ERP system as well as experience with complex accounting transactions is preferred