Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an Accountant to support essential financial operations in Omaha, Nebraska. This Long-term Contract position focuses on maintaining accurate payables, receivables, reconciliations, and general accounting records while helping ensure timely reporting and strong financial controls. The ideal candidate will bring a detail-oriented approach, sound accounting knowledge, and the ability to work effectively with both internal teams and external partners.

Responsibilities:

• Manage accounts payable activities, including preparing payment requests, assigning accurate account codes, and recording transactions through journal entries.

• Review and process incoming receivables and outgoing payments, confirming that all required backup documentation is complete and properly maintained.

• Maintain purchase order and vendor records by organizing, validating, and filing updates related to suppliers and payee information.

• Track billing accounts and follow up on overdue balances to support timely resolution of outstanding items.

• Complete year-end 1099 processing and help ensure compliance with reporting requirements.

• Serve as a point of contact for questions related to payables, coordinating with staff, vendors, and other stakeholders to resolve issues efficiently.

• Reconcile credit card statements each month and verify that every transaction is supported by appropriate documentation.

• Perform monthly benefit billing reconciliations by comparing provider statements against payroll-related records and identifying discrepancies.

• Support general accounting functions by assisting with monthly financial reporting and preparing documentation for the fiscal year-end audit

• Experience handling accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger activities in an accounting environment with strong attention to detail.
• Working knowledge of journal entries, account coding, and transaction documentation standards.
• Ability to perform accurate reconciliations for bank, credit card, billing, or similar financial accounts.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify inconsistencies and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Proficiency using accounting systems and spreadsheet tools to manage financial records and reporting.
• Effective communication skills for working with internal departments, vendors, and external contacts.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines while maintaining accuracy in a fast-paced setting.