Accounting & Financial Systems Analyst

Job Summary

Responsible for analyzing financial and operating data, performing accounting duties, and supporting Workday Adaptive Planning through integration troubleshooting, data loads, and modeling.

• Prepare and distribute customer invoices, maintaining current customer demographics.
• Research and respond to inquiries from customers and suppliers.
• Identify and resolve discrepancies in billing, revenue, or account balances.
• Assist with financial statement preparation and reporting packages for business leadership.
• Build and maintain forward‑looking revenue models to support business planning and financial decision‑making.
• Perform calculations, posting of journal entries, analysis, and reporting related to accounting transactions.
• Reconcile complex accounts, conduct extensive research using advanced problem‑solving techniques, and resolve issues within corporate standards.
• Manage expectations through consistent timely updates.
• Develop and communicate solutions for continuous process improvement within the job function.
• Assist in identifying and resolving integration errors between Workday and Adaptive Planning in partnership with model owners and IT support during routine data loads, report generation, and minor model maintenance in Adaptive Planning.
• Document, report, and follow through on recommendations from projects.
• Work with external organizations and internal departments on project initiatives and various accounting issues.
• Research and respond to inquiries from other Nelnet departments.

Annual compensation range: $50,000 – $70,000 depending on experience.

Candidate location preference:
Lincoln, NE.
Hybrid work option: Associates within 30 miles of an office may work remotely part of the week while mandating in‑office presence three days per week.

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or business administration with an emphasis in accounting or finance.

3+ years accounting experience; exposure to Workday Financials, Workday Adaptive Planning, or similar platforms preferred but not required.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook, and ability to create Excel documents using a variety of formulas and tools.
• Strong sense of accountability: timely completion of tasks, proactive communication of delays, and mandatory self‑management.
• Prioritization and delivery under deadline constraints, managing multiple tasks.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving ability; ability to handle large data sets and present analysis clearly.
• Self‑motivated, capable of working independently or within a team with appropriate supervision.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, engaging all levels of the organization.
• Strong interpersonal skills and understanding of complex accounting concepts and GAAP, including consolidation accounting.

Our benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, HSA and FSA, generous earned time off, 401(k)/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.

Nelnet is committed to providing a welcoming and respectful workplace where all associates have the opportunity to succeed. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we ensure that all qualified applicants are considered for employment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion/creed, national origin, gender, 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, state, or local law.

Qualified individuals with disabilities who require reasonable accommodations to apply or compete for positions may request accommodations by contacting Corporate Recruiting at 402‑486‑5725 or c Nelnet is a Drug‑Free and Tobacco‑Free Workplace.