Financial Accountant II

Position Information

Working Title:

Financial Accountant II

Department:
Accounting-0977

Requisition Number: S_260305

Posting Open Date: 05/01/2026

Application Review Date: 05/18/2026

Posting Close Date:
Open Until Filled

The Financial Accountant II provides financial accounting oversight for the Utilities department projects and operations, Breslow Ice Hockey Center, and the Service Centers forms and coordinates financial processes with all UNL Business Center staff. Assists senior management with budgeting, financial reporting, and analyses. 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.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or equivalent education/experience.
• Two years of relevant professional accounting and/or finance work experience.
• Extensive experience utilizing Microsoft Excel and experience with SAP or a similar ERP system.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Willingness and demonstrated ability to learn new hardware and software systems.
• Proficiency in general office software, including Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to communicate effectively in written and verbal formats.
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships within and outside of reporting lines.
• Ability to establish priorities and meet deadlines.

• Master’s degree in Accounting is preferred.
• Public accounting experience.
• University or higher education experience.
• Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and best accounting practices.
• Knowledge of fund accounting as described in the AICPA Audit Guide and by GASB.
• Understanding of Federal Cost Accounting Standards.
• Knowledge of BOR Bylaws, state policies and procedures, and university policies and procedures related to accounting.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Extensive experience utilizing Microsoft Excel.
• CPA license is preferred.

• Criminal History Background Check
  
  Required:
  
  Yes

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