Accounting Associate

Job Description

Job Description

Accounting Associate | $22–$27 per Hour | Onsite | Direct Hire or Temp-to-Perm

Lincoln, NE

What Matters Most

• $22–$27 per hour, based on experience
• Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
• Onsite in downtown Lincoln, NE with free parking
• Direct hire or temp-to-perm opportunity
• Excellent benefits and long-term stability

Job Description

Take ownership of a broad range of accounting responsibilities within a small, fast-paced professional association. In this hands-on role, you’ll support day-to-day accounting operations, financial reporting, payroll, reconciliations, and budgeting while working closely with organizational leadership. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys variety, responsibility, and seeing the direct impact of their work.

Your New Employer

Join a well-established, member-funded professional association in Lincoln. This close-knit organization offers a stable work environment where your contributions will be highly visible and valued. You’ll enjoy variety in your work, strong benefits, and the opportunity to expand your responsibilities as you grow with the organization.

What You Will Do

• Handle accounting transactions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, journal entries, and general ledger activity
• Prepare reconciliations, financial reports, financial statements, and supporting documentation
• Process payroll through a third-party vendor and prepare related reports
• Assist with annual budgeting, variance reporting, grant reporting, and expenditure tracking
• Support membership dues, event registrations, and other accounting or administrative needs as required

What You Need

• 2+ years of accounting or bookkeeping experience
• Associate degree required; bachelor’s degree preferred
• Proficiency with QuickBooks Online and intermediate or better Microsoft Excel skills
• Previous payroll experience; nonprofit accounting experience strongly preferred
• Strong attention to detail, organization, confidentiality, communication, and ability to manage multiple priorities

Your Benefits

• Paid individual health and dental insurance
• Health savings account
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Life and disability insurance
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave

Your Career Partner

The Reserves Network, a veteran-founded and family-owned company, specializes in connecting exceptional talent with rewarding opportunities. With extensive industry experience, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your professional goals and shine in your field. The Reserves Network values diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply. As an equal-opportunity employer, we foster an environment of respect, integrity, and trust in every aspect of employment.

The base salary range for this position will be $22–$27 per hour, excluding benefits, bonuses, or other compensation. Your final salary will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, location, and internal pay equity. Please note, hiring at the top of the range is uncommon to allow room for future salary growth.