Nelnet is a diversified and innovative company committed to enriching lives through the power of service as a student loan servicer, professional services company, consumer loan originator and servicer, payments processor, renewable energy solutions, and K-12 and higher education expert. For over 40 years, Nelnet has been serving its customers, associates, and communities.

The perks of working at Nelnet go beyond our benefits package. When you join the Nelnet team, you're part of a community invested in the success of each individual. That support comes through in our work, as we are united by our mission of creating opportunities for people where they live, learn, and work.

The primary duties of this role involve reconciling financial transactions posted for accuracy, reconciling large batch deposits from the Department of Education, monitoring rejected transactions for correction.

This role will be involved in creating/submitting deliverable accounting reports. This role is integral in tracking and reporting on all activity that is processed on the system for the Department of Education.

Position Summary: Develop, prepare, and analyze financial and operating data while performing a variety of moderately complex accounting duties in the Accounting Department.

• Commit to Performance Based Organization (PBO) & Easy to Do Business with (ETDBW) philosophy. - Contribute to Continuous Process Improvement. - Manage multiple conflicting priorities & consistently meet deadlines. - Initiate and monitor cash activity - Provide guidance and training support to a variety of accounting clerks. - Reconcile moderately complex accounts, researching and resolving outages. - Provide information to other areas of the company. - Process and distribute reports as necessary and effectively communicate appropriate information to supervisor. - Work with internal departments, as well as outside agencies, on accounting issues. - Maintain files on problem accounts. - Provide backup support as directed by supervisor.
  
  

EDUCATION: Associate degree preferred

EXPERIENCE: 1-2 years of accounting experience, reconciling experience, analytical experience

COMPETENCIES – SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES: - Business Math - Flexibility and Adaptability - Problem Solving - Oral communications - Written communications - Accuracy/Attention to Detail - Managing Multiple Priorities - Working with MS Office (notably Excel)

Additional Requirements:

• Employment and continued employment are contingent upon obtaining and maintaining a favorable clearance
• Must reside in the United States and be a United States citizen
• This process involves collecting and providing 7 years of previous work experience, previous addresses, and contact information of people that can verify this information
• Must not be delinquent or in default with any federal debt
• Final suitability determination is the sole discretion of the Department of Education
  
  

Starting pay range for this position: $35,256 to $40,000 annually DOE

Our benefits package includes 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. Click here to learn more about our benefits: LINK.

Nelnet is an Equal Opportunity Employer, complies with Executive Order 11246, and takes 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.

Qualified individuals with disabilities who require reasonable accommodations in order to apply or compete for positions at Nelnet may request such accommodations by contacting Corporate Recruiting at 402-486-5725 or corporaterecruiting@nelnet.net.

Nelnet is a Drug Free and Tobacco Free Workplace.

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