Senior Financial Accountant

Senior Financial Accountant Location Lincoln, NE : Ranked as one of the Best Employers in Nebraska, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln is committed to providing a work environment and culture that fosters personal and professional success and satisfaction. We invest in our staff b offering fantastic benefits like vacation, sick, and holiday pay, a variety of insurance options, retirement plans, and numerous others. By joining our team, you will be given opportunities to grow as an individual and contribute to the significant impact that we make within the University of Nebraska community and Nebraska's economy each year. As a Senior Financial Accountant you will lead campus-wide implementations of new Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) statements. Federal cost accounting compliance including service center review, F&A Proposal prep, GASB implementation/ongoing compliance, audit support, and cost center maintenance. Assist with audit work paper prep, year-end processes, and other accounting projects. The University of Nebraska-Lincoln seeks to attract and retain a high performing and diverse workforce in which employees' differences are respected and valued to better meet the varying needs of the diverse populations we serve. The university fosters a diverse and inclusive work environment that promotes collaboration so that all individuals are able to participate and contribute to their full potential. As an EO/AA employer, qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See: Minimum Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting plus 3 years of relevant professional accounting experience required. Extensive experience utilizing Mircrosoft Excel and experience with SAP or similar EAP system necessary. Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) essential. Must have excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication; organizational; and analytical skills. Preferred Qualifications Experience with QuickBooks preferred. CPA desirable. Posted Salary $75,000/yr minimum How to Apply Click on “Apply for this Job”. You will then either create an application or edit your current application that is on file. You will be required to attach your resume, cover letter and list of professional references as three (3) separate documents in MS Word or PDF format.