Job ID: CE2040141031
Location: Omaha, NE
Category: Accounting & Finance
Employment Type: Permanent
Date Added: 11/05/2025
Senior Accountant | $75,000-85,000 | Direct Hire
What Matters Most
- Annual salary range of $75,000-85,000 depending on experience
- On-site – Omaha, NE
- Direct hire opportunity with excellent benefits
Job Description
A well-respected staple in the heart of Omaha is seeking a Senior Accountant to join its high-performing financial accounting team. This position will serve as a lead technical expert overseeing complex and high impact accounting functions, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency across the organization.
The Senior Accountant will lead month-end, year-end, and audit activities, guide other accounting staff, and serve as a subject-matter expert for system optimization and financial reporting. This is a great opportunity for a seasoned accounting professional who thrives in a collaborative, mission-driven environment and enjoys both leadership and hands-on financial work.
Responsibilities
- Lead preparation of annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP and GASB
- Oversee accounting for endowments, capital projects, debt service, and investment activities
- Ensure accuracy of complex reconciliations and general ledger transactions
- Direct annual audit preparation and serve as liaison to external auditors
- Maintain compliance with accounting standards and internal policies
- Lead ERP optimization and reporting improvements
- Mentor and provide work direction to junior accounting team members
- Lead process improvement initiatives to strengthen internal controls and efficiency
- Collaborate cross-functionally with departments to deliver timely financial insights
Qualifications and Strengths
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
- 3+ years of full-cycle accounting experience, including audit and financial reporting
- Strong knowledge of GAAP, GASB, and grant/ fund accounting principles
- Experience with ERP/financial systems (Workday strongly preferred)
- Exceptional analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
- Proven leadership and mentoring capabilities – 2 direct reports or more
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Benefits:
- Outstanding Health & Life Insurance coverage available
- Full Tuition compensation – individual & family
- 401 K plan w/ employer match
- PTO & paid holidays
Your New Organization
This organization is widely recognized for its commitment to excellence, community engagement, and integrity. The accounting team is collaborative, forward-thinking, and empowered to drive continuous improvement. Employees enjoy a supportive culture, professional development opportunities, and the stability of a mission-based organization that values innovation and service.
Your Career Partner
The Reserves Network – Finance, Accounting & Executive Search connects skilled professionals with exceptional employers across the Omaha Metro and beyond. Our team is dedicated to helping you achieve your career goals by aligning your expertise with opportunities where you can thrive. As an equal-opportunity employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.
