Accountant III

2 weeks ago

Washington DC USA, United States Nelnet Full time
About Nelnet

Nelnet is a diversified and innovative company committed to enriching lives through the power of service. With over 40 years of experience, we have established ourselves as a leading provider of student loan servicing, professional services, consumer loan origination and servicing, payments processing, renewable energy solutions, and K-12 and higher education expertise.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Accountant III to join our team. As a key member of our accounting department, you will be responsible for developing, preparing, and analyzing financial and operational data. Your expertise will be essential in ensuring that our accounting practices remain in compliance with GAAP.

Key Responsibilities
  • Work closely with Accounting Management to assist with the monthly close and reporting processes
  • Prepare month-end close and ad hoc journal entries, calculations, analysis, and reporting related to complex GAAP accounting transactions
  • Reconcile complex general ledger accounts, research variances, and correct account discrepancies where necessary
  • Analyze general ledger accounts to ensure proper accounting treatment and necessary monthly accrual adjustments are applied
  • Exercise good judgment and strong professional skills in the preparation of accounting records and reporting consistent with GAAP, standard methodologies, and company policies
  • Embrace teamwork while also working independently; serve as a resource and subject matter expert to other team members
  • Perform various accounts payable functions
  • Assist with monthly financial statement preparation, including analysis of financial results and statements of cash flows
  • Review financial results in comparison to both historical and expected figures, and in-depth variance analysis
  • Assist in the creation and preparation of management reports and run ad hoc calculations and analysis when requested
  • Exhibit advanced problem-solving and resolution skills within corporate standards
  • Assist with various accounting projects; document, report, and follow through on recommendations from projects
  • Interact with various teams on project initiatives and accounting-related items
  • Assist with the audited financial statements' preparation and footnotes and other external periodic reporting
  • Assist in the preparation of budgets, forecasts, ALCO reporting, and regulatory reporting
  • Participate in financial and operational audits and regulatory exams
  • Develop and communicate solutions for continuous process improvements within the job function
  • Manage expectations through consistent and timely updates
  • Ensure internal control compliance and adherence to all accounting policies and procedures
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or business administration with an emphasis in accounting, CPA preferred
  • 5+ years of financial accounting experience or 2+ years of public accounting experience
  • Understanding of basic accounting concepts and strong knowledge of GAAP
What We Offer

Nelnet offers a comprehensive benefits package, including 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.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and comply with Executive Order 11246. We take 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.

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