Accountant II

Nelnet

Accountant II at Nelnet responsible for financial reporting and accounting duties. Join a committed team enriching lives through service in the financial sector.

Posted 6/19/2026full-timeLincoln • New York, Utah • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $50,000 - $80,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist with monthly close and reporting processes
Prepare daily, month-end close, and ad hoc journal entries, calculations, analysis, and reporting for moderately complex accounting transactions
Perform general ledger account reconciliations, research variances, and correct discrepancies
Analyze general ledger accounts to ensure proper accounting treatment and necessary adjustments are applied
Exercise good judgment 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 a resource to other team members
Perform various accounts payable functions
Assist with monthly financial statement preparation
Perform variance analysis and assist in the creation and preparation of management reports
Exhibit problem solving and resolution skills
Assist with various accounting projects; run ad hoc calculations and analysis when requested
Document, report, and follow through on recommendations from projects
Interact with various teams on project initiatives and accounting-related items
Assist with preparation of audited financial statements, footnotes, and other periodic external 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
Manage expectations through consistent and timely updates
Ensure internal control compliance and adherence to all accounting policies and procedures

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business administration with an emphasis in accounting, CPA preferred
3–5 years of accounting experience, preferably in financial services, banking, or public accounting
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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
robust wellness program

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Hard Skills & Tools

journal entriesgeneral ledger reconciliationsvariance analysisfinancial statement preparationbudget preparationforecastingregulatory reportingaudited financial statementsGAAPaccounting concepts

Soft Skills

problem solvinganalytical skillscritical thinkingcommunication skillsteamworkindependenceinitiativetime managementinterpersonal skillsprocess improvement

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in accountingCPA