Financial Accountant II

Overview The University of Nebraska at Omaha is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to preventing and eliminating discrimination based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. The University does not discriminate in education programs or activities, including admissions and employment, and prohibits retaliation against individuals reporting discrimination or engaging in protected activity. Job Details Job Title: Financial Accountant II Job Grade: AB21 Division: Business and Finance College/Dept: B&F Department: Controller''s Office Requisition Number: 2026-00288 FTE (full-time equivalent): 100.00 Work Schedule: M-F; 8-5 Remote/Telecommuting: Partial remote/telecommute opportunity Appointment Term: 12 months Is Essential Personnel: No Pay Information: 65,000-70,000 Pay Schedule: Annually FLSA Designation: Exempt Summary This position participates as a key team member in a variety of improvement projects and analyses to increase operational efficiency and strengthen internal controls. Responsibilities include analyzing financial data, documenting and improving processes, extracting and analyzing data from databases, performing accounting duties (such as reconciliations and journal entries), and serving as the primary contact for financial security in SAP. It also supports year-end audits, Service Center reviews, and the Facilities and Administrative Rate proposal. Responsibilities Financial Analysis and Reporting Prepare routine and special analytical studies and reports. Extract data from native Enterprise Systems (SAP and PeopleSoft) or a data warehouse or other sources using Excel and data extraction tools. Monitor and analyze budget and expenditure data, including variance analysis, reconciliations and projections. Assist Business & Finance managers with presentation and analysis of department financial operations. Financial Operations Review & Support Assist the Controller and Senior Management in responding to audits and assisting with presentations. Assist with development and documentation of policies and procedures. Perform account reconciliations, asset verifications, and process journal entries. Work with Department managers on data collection, process review, problem solving, and training. Grant SAP financial security for financial areas on UNO Campus. Service Center - F&A Rate Assist the Controller in reviewing Service Center budget/questionnaires for compliance and support F&A rate proposal processes. Other Duties Perform other miscellaneous accounting/financial duties as assigned. Qualifications Required Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field or equivalent combination of education and progressively responsible accounting experience. Required Experience: 3-5 years related financial accounting, analysis, or reporting experience. Required License/Certification: N/A Required Additional Qualifications: N/A Preferred Education: - Preferred Experience: Financial analysis/accounting experience in a University setting. Preferred License/Certification: N/A Preferred Additional Qualifications: N/A Compliance Requirements: Credit Check: Yes Motor Vehicle Licensing Validity Check: No Pre-employment Physical: No Drug Screen: No Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk. How many years of experience do you have in accounting, financial analysis or a related field? 0 1-2 3-4 5-6 7-8 9+ Do you have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field? Yes No #J-18808-Ljbffr University Of Nebraska Omaha