NBS Associate Accountant II

Nelnet Business Services (NBS), a division of Nelnet, Inc., provides payment technology, education services, and learning management solutions to education and faith-based organizations, serving more than 1,300 higher education institutions, 11,500 K-12 schools, 3,500 churches, and millions of individual students, families, and supporters across the globe. Our culture of service enables us to form long-lasting and trusted partnerships, while our focus on creativity and innovative solutions empowers our customer communities to thrive.

As a Nelnet company, the perks at NBS go beyond our benefits package. You’re part of a community, invested in you as an individual and united by our mission to create opportunities for people where they live, learn and work.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Perform daily or other cycle custodial and other reconciliations.
2. Initiate and monitor cash and other activity
3. Provide guidance and training support to Associate Accountants I or interns, as necessary.
4. Reconcile cash or general ledger accounts, researching and resolving offages.
5. Provide information to other areas of the company.
6. Apply cash payments to Account Receivable accounts, monitor and follow up on past due accounts.
7. Work with internal departments, as well as outside agencies, on accounting issues.
8. Assist Associate Accountant I with daily or monthly tasks, including accounts payable processing, credit card chargeback activity or invoice payment processing.
9. Act as a liaison for special products such as insurance companies for the Peace of Mind Program.
10. Provide support on International Accounting activity.
11. Provide backup support as directed by supervisor.

Candidates wage for this role is: $40,000-$43,000

EDUCATION:
Associate or greater degree in Accounting or related area.

EXPERIENCE:
2+ years of accounting experience, reconciling experience.

COMPETENCIES – SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES:
1. Strong skills in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook. Ability to update and create Excel documents using multiple formulas and shortcuts.
2. Ability to maintain accountability, confidentiality, ethics, integrity and to share information with resources appropriately.
3. Ability to work independently, as well as to work cooperatively within own team and with other teams to achieve common goals.
4. Good attention to detail.
5. Possess good judgement in dealing with business duties.
6. Ability to solve problems.
7. Able to be flexible and adaptable while managing multiple priorities.
8. Good oral and written communication skills.
9. General knowledge of accounting practices and procedures.

Our benefits package includes 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, and a robust wellness program. Click here to learn more about our benefits: .

Nelnet is an Equal Opportunity Employer, complies with Executive Order 11246, and takes affirmative action to ensure that qualified applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to race, color, religion/creed, national origin, gender, or sex, marital status, age, disability, use of a guide dog or service animal, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, or any other status protected by Federal or State law or local ordinance.

Qualified individuals with disabilities who require reasonable accommodations in order to apply or compete for positions at Nelnet may request such accommodations by contacting Corporate Recruiting at 402-486-5725 or .

Nelnet is a Drug Free and Tobacco Free Workplace.