LES is looking for a detail oriented highly motivated Accountant!
JOB SUMMARY Responsible for performing the full range of financial/general ledger accounting functions described in the essential duties and responsibilities. Leads small to medium projects with minimal guidance. Consistent and reliable attendance
Date Posted
February 28, 2025
Type
Full-Time
Location
Lincoln, NE
Accountant
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND CORE COMPETENCIES
- Prepares, reviews, analyzes and distributes financial reports including monthly, semiannual and annual financial and operating statements.
- Prepares and enters journal entries to properly record all transactions.
- Reconciles accounts and prepares related accounting schedules and reports.
- Interfaces with the external auditors including audit work paper preparation.
- Prepares various filings including taxes and regulatory reports.
- Proficient in automated financial management software (SAP preferred)
Initiative - Takes action on his/her own without being prompted; handles problems independently; able to resolve issues without relying on extensive help from others; does more than is expected or asked.
Teamwork - The ability to effectively interact, cooperate, collaborate, and manage conflicts with other people. Shows enthusiasm toward being a member of the group; actively participates in team meetings and activities; leverages the skills and interests of coworkers to achieve goals and solve problems; supports team decisions.
Communication - Expresses ideas and information in a clear and concise manner whether verbally, written, or other means; tailors message to fit the interests and needs of the audience; delivers information in a manner that is interesting and compelling.
Quality Orientation - Holds self and others to being attentive to detail and accuracy, maintains high quality work, looks for improvements continuously, monitors quality levels, finds root cause of quality problems, owns/acts on quality problems while encouraging a quality focus in others.
Critical and Analytical Thinking - Using logical thought processes to analyze information and draw conclusions. Skilled at finding logical flaws in arguments and plans; identifies problems and solutions that others might miss; provides detailed insight and constructive criticism into problems and complex situations.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
- Bachelors degree in Accounting or related field, and
- Two years of general accounting experience, or
- An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.
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