Accountant II

University Of Nebraska Medical Center; Omaha, Northern (NE, KY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

University Of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, NE provides comprehensive financial and budget support for the College of Medicine, focusing on budget development, forecasting, monitoring and reporting.

You will coordinate annual budget preparation, analyze financial data to support strategic decisions, and ensure compliance with guidelines while collaborating with departments and central administration to promote efficient financial management across the college.

Qualifications

• Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field.
• 2 years related accounting experience.
• Experience interpreting federal regulations, policies and contracts.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Strong analytical, communication and prioritization abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive financial and budget support for the College of Medicine, focusing on budget management, forecasting, monitoring and reporting.
• Coordinate annual budget preparation activities and analyze financial data to support strategic budget decisions.
• Ensure compliance with institutional financial guidelines and promote consistent financial practices across departments.
• Offer cross-training and backup coverage across multiple financial functions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Prioritization

Regulatory interpretation

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

SAP

Job description

UNMC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Location

Location Omaha, NE

Requisition Number:

Requisition Number: Staff_15025

Department

Department Dean's Business Office 50000539

Business Unit

Business Unit College of Medicine

Reg-Temp

Reg-Temp Full-Time Regular

Work Schedule

Work Schedule Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 5:00PM; Hours may vary

Remote/Telecommuting

Remote/Telecommuting Hybrid (part-time working on site, part-time working off-site)

Position Summary

This position provides comprehensive financial and budget support for the College of Medicine, with a primary focus on BCS budget management, budget development, forecasting, monitoring, and reporting. The role is responsible for coordinating annual budget preparation activities, analyzing financial data, supporting strategic budget decisions, and ensuring compliance with institutional financial guidelines. In addition, this position serves as a key resource for financial operations by providing cross-training, backup coverage, and support across multiple financial functions. The role collaborates with departments and central administration to promote consistent financial practices, enhance operational efficiency, and ensure continuity of financial management and budget processes throughout the College of Medicine.

Required and Preferred Qualifications

Required Education:

If any degree major/training is required, please specify the type. (NOTE: Concentration and minors are not equivalent to a major)

Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field.
(Will consider additional related post high school education in lieu of required experience)

Required Experience

Required Experience 2 years

If any experience is required, please specify what kind of experience:

Related accounting experience.
(Will consider additional related post high school education in lieu of required experience)

Required License

Required License No

If yes, what is the required licensure/certification?

Required Computer Applications:

Required Computer Applications: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook

Required Other Computer Applications:

Required Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

1. Analytical skills for problem solving in multiple areas.
2. Excellent communication (written and oral) and customer service mentality skills to work with managers, administrators, and project investigators.
3. Ability to read, interpret, and explain federal regulations, policies and procedures, and contracts and grants.
4. Ability to prioritize.
5. Ability to complete assignments with moderate supervision.

Preferred Education:

If any degree/training is preferred, please specify the type:

Preferred Experience:

Accounting experience which includes analysis and monitoring of cost centers, WBS , and related payroll funding, include changes and reporting.

Preferred License:

Preferred License: No

If yes, what is the preferred licensure/certification?:

Preferred Computer Applications:

Preferred Computer Applications: SAP

Preferred Other Computer Applications:

Preferred Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have related accounting experience?
  • Yes
  • No
• * If you do have related accounting experience, please elaborate (If No, indicate NA).

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Are you proficient in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Outlook?
  • Yes
  • No
• * How did you hear about this position?
  • Careerlink
  • Employee Referral
  • HERC
  • Indeed
  • Job Fair
  • Lincoln Journal Star
  • Linkedin
  • Omaha World Herald
  • UNMC Job Site
  • Facebook
  • NEWorks
  • Handshake
  • Other
• * If Other, please specify the source. Otherwise, indicate NA.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Within the past 6 months, have you been affected by a reduction in force or grant funding expiration with the University of Nebraska Medical Center?
  • Yes
  • No

Individuals who need accommodation during the online application or interview process may contact 402-559-4070 or [e-mail] to request an accommodation.