Accountant

Accountant

Process accounts payable, employee expense reports, and journal entries to help grow relationships and resources that enable the University of Nebraska to change lives and save lives.

• Do you enjoy using analytical and critical thinking skills to impact decision making?
• Do you get along with and work well with a diverse range of personalities?
• Can you provide top-notch customer service internally and externally to the foundation?
• Are you motivated to assist people and help others be successful?
• Are you someone who thrives in an environment where every day will look different?

If so, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity!

At the University of Nebraska Foundation, we grow relationships and resources that enable the University of Nebraska to change lives and save lives. We believe that our strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion is essential to accomplishing this mission through our values of teamwork, integrity, and passion for mission. We invite, explore, and celebrate differences to increase productivity, spark innovation and most importantly, accomplish our mission.

You will join the foundation at an exciting time, with the opportunity to make a transformational impact. The foundation is in the public phase of a historic campaign to raise $3 billion to build a better future for Nebraska. The campaign is being led by many enthusiastic volunteers representing all areas of the University of Nebraska System. This position will work in our Lincoln office.

Ways you will make an impact:

• Code and verify accuracy of employee expense reports and accounts payable invoices and verify proper procedures and policies are followed prior to payment.
• Prepare journal entries for review, approval, and subsequent processing and reconcile accounts.
• Maintain accounting records, including preparation of journal entries and reconciliations, for foundation affiliates, including UNF Investments and UNF Charitable Gift Fund.
• Assist Controller with preparation of audit requests for foundation and affiliates and assist auditors.
• Manage fixed asset process including accounting for asset acquisition, disposals, and depreciation.
• Serve as backup for various departmental tasks and complete additional duties as assigned.

Who we want:

• Service-oriented and collaborative team players who can work with a wide variety of people, including colleagues and university personnel.
• Creative problem-solving individuals who enjoy supporting others to be successful.
• Detail oriented and accurate individuals who have the critical thinking and technical skills to make sound judgments regarding.
• Energetic Learners who are humble, inquisitive, open-minded, and take initiative.
• Reliable, organized, and adaptable individuals who can meet deadlines, manage multiple responsibilities, and effectively prioritize competing priorities.

What you need:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in business administration or equivalent with an emphasis in accounting.
• Minimum Experience: 3 years’ experience in general accounting environment or related field. Internship experience will be considered if within the accounting/finance field. Preferred Experience: Experience with processing accounts payable and journal entries.
• Working knowledge of basic accounting principles and journal entry preparation.
• Working knowledge of applicable sales tax regulations.
• Attention to detail, critical thinking, and the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with confidential data.
• Strong software and internet skills, including Microsoft office, database skills, reporting tools, online resources; aptitude to learn and utilize new technologies as needed.
• Candidates will also be evaluated on our core values of passion for mission, integrity, and teamwork.

What we offer:

• Mission-driven work that changes lives and saves lives.
• A strengths-based, engagement-focused, and performance-oriented culture.
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities that celebrate diversity and encourage your career growth.
• An award-winning wellness program.
• 12 weeks of paid medical leave, including maternity and paternity leave.
• 12 paid holidays and generous vacation time.
• A generous retirement match and multiple incentive compensation programs.
• University of Nebraska tuition reimbursement for you and your dependents.

Who we are:

• Recognition by the Chronicle of Philanthropy as one of America’s Favorite Charities.
• Founded in 1936, the University of Nebraska Foundation provides support for the campuses in the university system — the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, University of Nebraska at Kearney, University of Nebraska at Omaha, Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture in Curtis, and the University of Nebraska Medical Center and its primary clinical partner, Nebraska Medicine.
• Among public universities, the University of Nebraska ranks in the top 25 nationally for both funds raised and endowed assets under management.
• The foundation has a reputation for efficiency and effectiveness, raising more than $7 for every $1 spent.
• Winner of Gallup’s Don Clifton Strengths-Based Culture Award.
• Winner of the Governor’s Harvester Wellness Award, the highest honor for corporate wellness.

The University of Nebraska Foundation is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that celebrates, supports, and promotes diversity and inclusion. We will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or gender identity, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.

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