Financial Accountant II

Position Information

Position Information

Working Title

Working Title Financial Accountant II

Department

Department Accounting-0977

Requisition Number

Requisition Number S_260550

Posting Open Date

Posting Open Date 07/16/2026

Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date)

Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) 08/15/2026

Posting Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Description of Work

The Financial Accountant II provides financial accounting oversight for the Utilities department projects and operations, Breslow Ice Hockey Center and the Service Centers at UNL . Perform and coordinate financial processes with all UNL Business Center staff. Assists senior management with budgeting, financial reporting and analyses. This position applies acumen and understanding of business concepts and processes to provide senior management with actionable decision making analytics.

Will assist with other miscellaneous accounting functions, as needed or assigned.

As an EO/AA employer, the University of Nebraska considers qualified applicants 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 (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./ .

Minimum Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, finance, business administration; equivalent education/experience considered. Two years of relevant professional accounting and/or finance work experience.

Extensive experience utilizing Microsoft Excel and experience with SAP or similar ERP system. Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written, communication skills. Strong organizational and analytical skills. A willingness and demonstrated ability to learn new hardware and software systems. Demonstrated proficiency in general office software, including Microsoft Office products. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in written and verbal formats. Demonstrated ability to build and maintain positive relationships within and outside of reporting lines.

Demonstrated ability to establish priorities and meet deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in Accounting is preferred. Public accounting experience. University or higher education experience. Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and best accounting practices. Thorough knowledge of fund accounting as described in the AICPA Audit Guide and by GASB . Thorough understanding of Federal Cost Accounting Standards. Knowledge of BOR Bylaws, State policies and procedures and University policies and procedures, especially those related to accounting.

Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills. Strong organizational and analytical skills. Extensive experience utilizing Microsoft Excel. CPA license is preferred.

Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required

Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required No

Physical Required

Physical Required No

Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances.

Criminal History Background Check Required

Criminal History Background Check Required Yes

Job Category (old)

Job Category (old) Managerial/Professional

Job Type

Job Type Full-Time

Alternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5)

Work Location (City, State)

Work Location (City, State) Lincoln, NE

Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding?

Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding? No

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