Associate Accountant II

Associate Accountant II

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.

Job Description

1. Manage multiple conflicting priorities & consistently meet deadlines.

2. Initiate and monitor cash activity

3. Provide guidance and training support to a variety of accounting clerks.

4. Reconcile complex accounts, researching and resolving outages.

5. Provide information to other areas of the company.

6. Process and distribute reports as necessary and effectively communicate appropriate information to supervisor.

7. Work with internal departments, as well as outside agencies, on accounting issues.

8. Maintain files on problem accounts.

9. Provide backup support as directed by supervisor.

• Pay Range for this position is $20-23 / hr
• Please note, this position is in office 5 days a week in Lincoln, NE
• Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. To be considered, candidates must already be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship

Education : Associate degree preferred

Experience : 3+ years of accounting experience, reconciling experience, analytical experience

Competencies Skills / Knowledge / Abilities : 1. Business Math 2. Flexibility and Adaptability 3. Problem Solving 4. Oral communications 5. Written communications 6. Accuracy / Attention to Detail 7. Managing Multiple Priorities 8. Working with MS Office

Our benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, HSA and FSA, generous earned time off, 401K / student loan repayment, life insurance & AD&D insurance, employee assistance program, employee stock purchase program, tuition reimbursement, performance-based incentive pay, short- and long-term disability, and a robust wellness program.

Nelnet is committed to providing a welcoming and respectful workplace where all associates have the opportunity to succeed. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we ensure that all qualified applicants are considered for employment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion / creed, national origin, gender, sex, marital status, age, disability, use of a guide dog or service animal, sexual orientation, military / veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. We value the unique contributions of every team member and believe that a positive work environment benefits everyone.

Qualified individuals with disabilities who require reasonable accommodations in order to apply or compete for positions at Nelnet may request such accommodations by contacting Corporate Recruiting at 402-486-5725 or corporaterecruiting@nelnet.net.

Nelnet is a Drug Free and Tobacco Free Workplace.