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Accountant L1

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

This position has a minimum annual salary of $49,400.

Along with your application, please attach a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references.

Direct questions about the position to: humanresources@nebraska.edu. Direct questions about the online application process to: (402) 472-3701.

The University of Nebraska is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.

Posting Details

Position Information

Working Title Accountant L1
Position Number TBD
Job Description Summary
Provide accounting, administrative, and financial record keeping support for the business transactions at the University of Nebraska. Monitor and maintain documentation for monitoring accounts, managing SAP and eShop transactions, and preparing financial/accounting reports.
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Position Announcement
Qualifications
Required:
  • Bachelor’s degree.
  • Two years of progressively responsible experience in accounting.
  • Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook skills.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills and demonstrated attention to detail and accuracy.

Preferred:
  • College coursework in accounting, business administration, or finance.
  • SAP financial experience, Business Intelligence System, experience with accounting and/or billing, eShop or another procurement system.
  • Prior experience with the University of Nebraska.

Ideal candidates will demonstrate excellent independent judgement and analytical skills; strong interpersonal skills; a track record of timely completion of projects and the ability to responsibly manage competing priorities; success in collaboration with distributed resources and/or project teams; and commitment to the ideals of a major public research university.

An equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge is acquired may be considered.
Work Location Lincoln
Work Schedule Standard business hours
Pay Basis Hourly
Benefits Eligible Yes
Benefits Percentile 1A 100% Ben (12mo)
Posting Detail Information

Posting Number 2012618P
Number of Vacancies 1
Open Date 09/07/2023
Close Date
May Close at Any Time Open Until Filled No
Review of Applications Date 09/25/2023
Special Instructions to Applicant
This position has a minimum annual salary of $49,400.

Along with your application, please attach a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references.

Direct questions about the position to: humanresources@nebraska.edu. Direct questions about the online application process to: (402) 472-3701.

The University of Nebraska is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Have you worked within the University of Nebraska system in the past 3 years?
    • Yes
    • No
  2. * Do you currently hold or are you eligible for OPT work authorization? If yes, please indicate your eligibility end date.

    (Open Ended Question)

  3. * Do you currently require H-1B sponsorship?
    • Yes
    • No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Optional Documents
  1. Other Document