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Accountant III

Nelnet Bank

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Nelnet

Nelnet

1,001-5,000 employees

Data & Analytics
Government & Public Sector
Energy
Financial Services
Education

Compensation Overview

$65k - $95kAnnually

Senior

Lincoln, NE, USA + 2 more

More locations: Remote in USA | Draper, UT, USA

Category
Budget Analysis
Financial Accounting
Financial Analysis
Accounting
Required Skills
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business administration with an emphasis in accounting, CPA preferred
  • 5+ years of financial accounting experience or 2+ years of public accounting experience
  • Understanding of basic accounting concepts and strong knowledge of GAAP
  • Ability to work and deliver under deadline constraints and manage multiple tasks
  • Ability to work independently with initiative and appropriate supervision as well as to work closely with others
  • Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
  • Excellent oral and written communication
  • Effective interaction with various divisions and levels of management throughout the company
  • Excellent computer and technology skills including MS Excel, Word, and Outlook
Responsibilities
  • Work closely with Accounting Management and assist other team members in the monthly close and reporting processes
  • Prepare month-end close and ad hoc journal entries, calculations, analysis, and reporting related to complex GAAP accounting transactions.
  • Reconcile complex general ledger accounts, extensively research variances, and correct account discrepancies where necessary
  • Analyze general ledger accounts to ensure proper accounting treatment and necessary monthly accrual adjustments are applied
  • Exercise good judgement and strong professional skills in the preparation of accounting records and reporting consistent with GAAP, standard methodologies, and company policies
  • Embrace teamwork while also working independently; serve as resource and subject matter expert to other team members
  • Perform various accounts payable functions
  • Assist with monthly financial statement preparation, including analysis of financial results and statements of cash flows.
  • Review financial results in comparison to both historical and expected figures, and in-depth variance analysis.
  • Assist in the creation and preparation of management reports and run ad hoc calculations and analysis when requested
  • Exhibit advanced problem-solving and resolution skills within corporate standards
  • Assist with various accounting projects; document, report, and follow through on recommendations from projects
  • Interact with various teams on project initiatives and accounting-related items
  • Assist with the audited financial statements’ preparation and footnotes and other external periodic reporting
  • Assist in the preparation of budgets, forecasts, ALCO reporting, and regulatory reporting
  • Participate in financial and operational audits and regulatory exams
  • Develop and communicate solutions for continuous process improvements within the job function
  • Manage expectations through consistent and timely updates
  • Ensure internal control compliance and adherence to all accounting policies and procedures

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Lincoln, Nebraska

Founded

N/A

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

0%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Nelnet's strategic investments in startups like Nave Analytics and BetterYou indicate a forward-thinking approach and potential for high returns.
  • The company's diversification into different sectors reduces dependency on student loans, potentially stabilizing revenue streams.
  • Partnerships with companies like Convera and Otus enhance Nelnet's service offerings, making it a more attractive employer in the education technology space.

What critics are saying

  • Technical issues and outages, as seen with their student loan services, could damage Nelnet's reputation and customer trust.
  • Layoffs and budget constraints, such as the recent cut of 550 employees, may indicate financial instability and affect employee morale.

What makes Nelnet unique

  • Nelnet has diversified its portfolio beyond student loans, investing in various sectors such as sports software, telecommunications, and irrigation efficiency tech.
  • The partnership with Convera to offer flexible tuition payment options highlights Nelnet's commitment to affordability and data security in education.
  • FACTS, a division of Nelnet, collaborates with Otus to integrate assessment and analytics, enhancing their educational service offerings.