Career Opportunities: Accountant (4089)Requisition ID 4089 - Posted - Regular - Full-time - Finance and Accounting Located in Lincoln, Nebraska, customer-owned LES is one of the nation’s leading utility companies. We’re recognized for low costs, reliability, financial stability, innovation, environmental stewardship, community involvement and exceptional customer service. So, if you are looking for a career, and not just a job; if you value working in an atmosphere that values passion and talent, high personal standards, service excellence, the environment and the community in which we live- LES may be the place for you. Please note, LES is interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, LES is not able to sponsor employment-based immigrant or non-immigrant visas. This is not a remote position and requires residency within reasonable commuting distance to LES in Lincoln, Nebraska daily.Job TitleAccountantEmployment TypeStarting Pay RangePosting DateFull-time$61,374.00 - $76,717.002/9/2024Employment ClassificationDivisionClosing DateRegularFinancial Services2/23/2024Are you a detail-oriented individual who strives for high-quality work? Do you like working in a team environment providing excellent customer service both internally and externally? If so, this position may be for you! LES is looking for someone with a drive for continuous improvement, a producer of quality work, strong critical thinking, and a team player to join our Financial Accounting team as an Accountant. This position will utilize your skills to play an important role within and outside of our organization. Are you ready to be part of a team making an impact every day? Apply today!ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND COMPETENCIESResponsible 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 is required.
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.
Maintains accounting records related to fixed assets.
Reconciles accounts and prepares related accounting schedules and reports.
Prepares various filings including taxes and regulatory reports.
Accountability – Holds self and others responsible for goals, outcomes, deadlines, and objectives and follows through on commitments. Takes accountability for delivering on commitments; owns mistakes and uses them as opportunities for learning and development.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.Job Technical Skills - Keeps their technical skills current; effectively applies specialized knowledge and skills to perform work tasks; understands and masters the technical skills, knowledge, and tasks associated with their job; shares technical expertise with others.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.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.OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Proficient in automated financial management software (SAP preferred)
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s 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.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
None
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