Accounting Specialist Jobs in Omaha, NE

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Accounting Specialist

Omaha, NE
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
58000 - 68000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an Accounting Specialist to join a non-profit organization in Omaha, Nebraska and support essential accounting and payroll operations. This role plays a key part in maintaining accurate financial records, producing reliable reporting, and ensuring payroll activities are completed correctly and on time. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, sound accounting knowledge, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while protecting sensitive financial information. Responsibilities:• Oversee day-to-day accounting activities to ensure transactions are recorded accurately, reviewed for reasonableness, and completed within established deadlines.• Prepare journal entries, reconcile general ledger accounts, and compile supporting schedules for financial statements, regulatory submissions, statistical reporting, and internal management reports.• Review financial results, identify variances or discrepancies, and communicate findings along with practical recommendations for resolution to finance leadership.• Administer accounts payable processes by validating invoice details, confirming approvals and coding, issuing payments, maintaining vendor records, and resolving statement differences.• Handle accounts receivable activities by generating invoices, posting customer payments, tracking outstanding balances, reconciling account activity, and following up on overdue items according to policy.• Process payroll on a regular schedule, including review of time records, adjustments, deductions, reimbursements, tax-related entries, and employer-paid obligations.• Reconcile payroll reports, benefit withholdings, tax balances, and related ledger accounts, then investigate and correct inconsistencies in a timely manner.• Partner with Human Resources and operational leaders to update payroll and financial records for hires, departures, compensation changes, leave activity, and benefit elections.• Support month-end and year-end close by reconciling cash activity, preparing required documentation, assisting with audits and filings, and maintaining compliance with applicable regulations and internal standards.• Contribute to finance team workflow coordination, assist with training and project support, and provide updates to leadership on work progress, quality, and completion status.
2026-11-02T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Omaha, NE
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
90000 - 105000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join our organization in Omaha, Nebraska. This position plays a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting reporting activities, and delivering meaningful analysis that helps guide business decisions. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to manage core close and reconciliation activities with a high degree of accuracy. Responsibilities: • Lead month-end and year-end accounting activities, ensuring financial results are recorded accurately and completed within established timelines. • Prepare, review, and post journal entries while maintaining the integrity of the general ledger and supporting documentation. • Reconcile balance sheet accounts, bank activity, and intercompany transactions, investigating differences and resolving issues promptly. • Analyze financial results, identify unusual trends or variances, and provide clear explanations to support management reporting and planning. • Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis by compiling data and contributing insight on performance and expected outcomes. • Support tax, audit, and compliance-related activities by preparing schedules, organizing documentation, and responding to information requests. • Apply accounting policies and careful judgment to determine appropriate treatment for transactions and improve reporting consistency. • Recommend and help implement process enhancements that strengthen accuracy, efficiency, and internal financial controls.
2026-10-12T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Omaha, NE
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
65000 - 75000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support critical accounting operations for a Financial Services organization in Omaha, Nebraska. This position plays a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, interpreting complex accounting data, and delivering meaningful analysis to leadership. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting expertise, sound judgment, and the ability to manage reporting, compliance, and audit-related activities with precision. Responsibilities: • Reconcile financial records and evaluate accounting data to support accurate journal entries and general ledger activity. • Review financial documents for accuracy, completeness, and alignment with applicable accounting standards and internal policies. • Analyze results, identify patterns and variances, and prepare written summaries that explain financial trends and their impact on business performance. • Investigate accounting issues, research appropriate resolutions, and recommend well-supported conclusions to management. • Oversee the proper treatment of financial transactions and help ensure entries are recorded consistently and correctly. • Support compliance with statutory accounting requirements, generally accepted accounting principles, and established company procedures by correcting discrepancies in reports and records. • Prepare recurring monthly reports for leadership and contribute to broader departmental initiatives and special projects. • Review and assist with premium tax filings, estimated payments, state assessments, guaranty association reporting, city taxes, and other regulatory surveys and fee submissions for related entities. • Provide guidance and review the work of accounting staff to help maintain the quality and integrity of financial information. • Partner with internal teams to resolve questions, assist with audits, and promote efficient flow of financial data across the department.
2026-10-09T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Omaha, NE
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
70000 - 75000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support day-to-day financial operations in Omaha, Nebraska. This position is responsible for maintaining accurate records across payables, receivables, reconciliations, and reporting while helping ensure financial information remains organized and reliable. The ideal candidate brings strong accounting fundamentals, excellent Excel skills, and hands-on experience using QuickBooks in a dynamic environment. Responsibilities: • Oversee end-to-end accounts payable and accounts receivable activities, ensuring transactions are entered accurately and completed on schedule. • Reconcile bank, credit card, investment, and other balance sheet accounts to confirm the accuracy of financial records and identify variances promptly. • Record journal entries and maintain general ledger detail with thorough supporting documentation for all accounting activity. • Process incoming funds and outgoing disbursements while monitoring payment status and following up on outstanding items as needed. • Track financial activity related to assets, properties, investments, and business holdings, keeping records current and well organized. • Prepare monthly financial statements, summaries, and account analyses to provide clear visibility into performance and account activity. • Develop and maintain Excel-based reports and financial analysis tools that support routine reporting and decision-making. • Use QuickBooks for transaction processing, account maintenance, and overall accounting recordkeeping. • Research discrepancies, resolve accounting issues efficiently, and assist with year-end close, tax preparation support, cash flow tracking, and coordination with external financial advisors and service providers.
2026-10-08T00:00:00Z

Public Staff Tax Accountant

Omaha, NE
remote
Temporary / Contract
35.625 - 41.25 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Public Staff Tax Accountant to support a CPA firm. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for a tax specialist who can manage a steady volume of individual and business tax work with accuracy and sound judgment. The person in this role will contribute to tax preparation and filing activities while working with established tax software in a client-focused environment. <ul><li>Must be able and willing to travel up to two hours for onsite training sessions, which may occur weekly or biweekly based on business needs.</li></ul> Responsibilities:• Prepare and review individual income tax returns, ensuring complete and accurate reporting based on client financial information.• Handle corporate tax return preparation for business clients while maintaining compliance with applicable tax rules and filing deadlines.• Organize, analyze, and reconcile tax documentation to support timely and precise return completion.• Use CCH ProSystem and CCH ProSystem Fx to complete tax preparation tasks, maintain records, and support filing workflows.• Communicate with internal team members and clients to clarify financial details, resolve discrepancies, and gather missing information.• Apply current tax regulations and firm standards to produce high-quality work across a range of client engagements.
2026-11-03T00:00:00Z

Project Accountant

Omaha, NE
onsite
Temporary / Contract
33.25 - 38.5 USD / Hourly
Project Accountant (Construction-Related Projects)Location: Omaha, NEEmployment Type: Long-Term ContractPosition OverviewWe are seeking a Project Accountant to support the financial management of construction-related projects within a wealth management environment. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate project financial records, enhancing cost visibility, and supporting project teams in managing budgets and financial performance throughout the project lifecycle.Key ResponsibilitiesProject Financial Management<ul><li>Manage the financial activities of multiple projects simultaneously.</li><li>Monitor project budgets, costs, revenues, and overall profitability.</li><li>Support revenue recognition activities and ensure accurate project accounting throughout the project lifecycle.</li><li>Maintain accurate financial records and project documentation.</li></ul>Reporting & Analysis<ul><li>Prepare and maintain project financial reports, forecasts, and analyses.</li><li>Track and maintain Work-in-Progress (WIP) schedules and reporting.</li><li>Analyze project cost variances and identify opportunities to improve financial performance.</li><li>Provide financial insights and recommendations during project review meetings.</li></ul>Project Collaboration<ul><li>Partner with project managers to review project status, financial results, budgets, and forecasts.</li><li>Support operational teams by providing timely and accurate financial information.</li><li>Participate in project review and planning meetings.</li></ul>Billing & Accounts Receivable<ul><li>Prepare, review, and process client billings to ensure accuracy and timely invoicing.</li><li>Monitor project accounts receivable balances and assist with collection efforts as needed.</li><li>Reconcile project accounts and resolve billing discrepancies.</li></ul>Accounting & Close Activities<ul><li>Prepare journal entries and perform account reconciliations.</li><li>Support month-end and year-end close processes.</li><li>Assist with audit requests and provide project-related financial documentation.</li><li>Ensure compliance with accounting standards, internal controls, and company policies.</li></ul>Additional Responsibilities<ul><li>Maintain confidentiality of financial and business information.</li><li>Support special projects and perform other duties as assigned.</li></ul>
2026-11-04T00:00:00Z

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