Accounting Analyst

Nelnet is a company that provides payment technology and education services to various organizations. The Accounting Analyst will play a key role in the accounting and finance team, focusing on financial close processes, account reconciliations, and variance analysis to ensure financial accuracy and transparency.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries, ensuring accuracy, proper documentation, and compliance with GAAP
• Perform reconciliations of key balance sheet accounts such as deferred revenue, accruals, and prepaid expenses
• Support the month-end and quarter-end close processes to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting
• Analyze variances in revenue and expenses and communicate findings to Accounting and FP&A teams
• Assist in execution and testing of internal controls to ensure SOX or audit compliance as required
• Provide audit support through documentation gathering, reconciliations, and responding to external auditor inquiries
• Support the build and maintenance of financial reports, schedules, and analysis tools to improve visibility
• Work with ERP systems (e.g., Workday) and data tools (e.g., Snowflake, Power BI) to extract and validate financial data
• Identify and support process improvements that increase efficiency and accuracy across accounting workflows

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
• Proficiency in journal entry preparation, reconciliations, and financial close activities
• Working knowledge of GAAP and internal controls
• Advanced Excel skills, including power query for analysis
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain financial concepts clearly
• Analytical Thinking: Interprets financial data to support variance analysis, reconciliations, and decision-making
• Attention to Detail: Maintains high levels of accuracy and thorough documentation across all accounting processes
• Accountability & Execution: Follows through on commitments and delivers accurate work within deadlines
• Business Acumen: Understands how transactional accounting connects to overall financial performance
• Communication: Clearly conveys financial insights to accounting and non-accounting audiences
• Problem Solving: Proactively identifies issues, investigates root causes, and recommends corrective actions
• Collaboration: Partners effectively with cross-functional teams including FP&A, Operations, and Audit
• Exposure to financial data platforms and reporting tools like Power BI or Snowflake is a plus

Benefits

• 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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