Financial Accountant II

University of Nebraska–Lincoln; Lincoln (NE); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln is seeking a Financial Accountant II to manage institutional commitments, produce financial reports, reconcile accounts, and coordinate special projects within the SAP system.

You will serve as the lead accountant and primary liaison between the State of Nebraska and UNL’s financial system. Responsibilities include resolving reconciliation items, recording revenue, batch uploading files into SAP, and performing year-end closing tasks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting and one year of relevant accounting experience.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills and strong organizational abilities.
• Strong knowledge of accounting and business applications and spreadsheet software; strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead accountant and primary contact between the State of Nebraska and UNL financial system (SAP).
• Manage institutional commitments, provide financial reports, reconcile accounts, and coordinate special projects.
• Record revenue internal billings, batch upload files into SAP, variances, journal entries, and year-end closing duties.
• Review cost center requests and determine the appropriate master data elements needed for accurate input in SAP and for proper financial statement presentation.

Skills

Spreadsheet proficiency

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

SAP

Job description

Position Information

Working Title Financial Accountant II

Department Accounting-0977

Requisition Number S_260588

Posting Open Date 07/27/2026

Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) 08/14/2026

Open Until Filled Yes

Description of Work

Manage institutional commitments, provide financial reports, reconcile accounts and coordinate special projects. Serve as the lead accountant and primary contact between the State of Nebraska and the University of Nebraska financial system ( SAP ). Must be able to analyze and problem solve reconciliation items. Record revenue internal billings transactions, batch upload files into SAP , reconciliations, miscellaneous journal entries, and year-end closing duties. Review cost center requests and determine the appropriate master data elements needed to accurately input in SAP and for appropriate financial statement presentation. Other miscellaneous accounting functions as needed or assigned.

As an EO 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 https://equity.unl.edu/notice-nondiscrimination/

Minimum Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in accounting and one year of relevant accounting experience is required. Experience utilizing spreadsheets must demonstrate excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills and organizational skills.

Must possess a strong knowledge of accounting and business applications as well as spreadsheet software. Experience must demonstrate excellent analytical skills and ability to communicate effectively.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with SAP or similar ERP system as well as experience with complex accounting transactions is preferred.

Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required

No

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

Yes

Job Category (old)

Managerial/Professional

Job Type

Full-Time

Work Location (City, State)

Lincoln, NE

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