"Financial Accountant"

Job Details

UNO is Nebraska's public metropolitan research university - a university with strong academic values, diverse programs and learning opportunities, and significant relationships with our community that facilitate engaged teaching and research.

Financial Accountant
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Initial screening for minimum qualifications will begin immediately. Detailed review of applications for candidacy will begin on or after 03/06/2026. To ensure full consideration, please apply by the review date.

The University of Nebraska at Omaha is an Equal Opportunity Employer...

Requisiton Details

• Job Title: Financial Accountant
• Job Grade: AB17S
• Division: Business and Finance
• College/Dept: B&F
• Department: Controller's Office
• Requisition Number: 2026-00183
• FTE (full-time equivalency): 100.00
• Work Schedule: M-F, 8am-5pm
• Does the position provide the opportunity to work Remotely/Telecommuting?: Yes – partial remote/telecommute opportunity
• Appointment Term: 12- 12/12 months
• Pay Information: 60000-68000
• Pay Schedule: Annually
• FLSA Designation: Exempt

Position Summary

This position provides analytical accounting support within the Controller’s Office and is responsible for applying professional judgment to financial transactions, reconciliations, and reporting activities. The role evaluates the financial and compliance implications of accounting activity, supports accurate financial reporting, and contributes to process improvements related to billing, taxation, monthly reporting, and state accounting interfaces. The position requires a strong understanding of accounting principles, attention to detail, and the ability to analyze complex or non-routine transactions.

Job Duties

Responsibility Area: Accounting Duties (50% - Essential)

Analyze and perform reconciliations, billings (including Student and other State Agencies), distributions, analysis and reporting to ensure accuracy and compliance. This also includes monthly billings and NIS interface items such as cash receipts. Reconcile short term loans and bank statements. Calculate and process monthly sales tax and also Worker’s Compensation. EFT / ELM loan reconciliation.

Responsibility Area: Monthly Journal Entry - Other (20% - Essential)

Prepare and post monthly journal entries for Bookstore, Food Service and Housing overhead. Compare monthly cash receipts from collection organizations to SAP report for the Collection Clearing cost center. Prepare and post journal entry to reconcile these two reports. Use reports from SAP to determine average cash balance for the distribution of Auxiliary and Restricted Investment Income. Upon receipt of dollar amount available for distribution from State, calculate amount for each account and make journal entry on a monthly basis.

Responsibility Area: State Accounting Interface (20% - Essential)

Set up new business units with the State and monitor voucher feedback for accuracy and resolution of issues. Ensure appropriate posting and compliance of NIS / DAS system transactions on a daily basis including preparing, approving, posting transactions and batches. Process cash receipts and intramurals, applying judgement to resolve discrepancies or issues.

Responsibility Area: Other Projects/Duties as assigned (10% - Essential)

Other Duties – Perform other duties as assigned.

Required and Preferred Qualifications

Required Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field or equivalent combination of education and accounting experience.

Required Experience

One to two years related accounting experience involving analysis, reconciliations, and financial reporting.

Preferred Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.

Preferred Experience

Experience analyzing accounting transactions, exercising professional judgment, and resolving issues that affect financial reporting or compliance.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents:
1. Resume
2. Cover Letter