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Accountant II – Accounting and Payroll

Lutheran Family Services of NE, Inc.

Omaha, NE | Full Time

$62k-75k (estimate)

2 Weeks Ago

Accountant II – Accounting and Payroll

Lutheran Family Service

Omaha, NE | Full Time

$62k-75k (estimate)

2 Weeks Ago

Payroll Accountant II

Lutheran Family Services of NE, Inc.

Omaha, NE | Temporary | Full Time

$65k-82k (estimate)

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Accountant II – Accounting and Payroll

$62k-75k (estimate)

Full Time | Wholesale 2 Weeks Ago

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Lutheran Family Service is Hiring an Accountant II – Accounting and Payroll Near Omaha, NE

Accountant II – Accounting and Payroll

Job Type

Full-Time

Position Summary:

The Accountant II, Accounting and Payroll, processes and manages the organization’s payroll and related accounting functions. This individual calculates wages based on hours worked, administer payments and reimbursements, and ensures that all personnel receive correct compensation in a timely manner.

Job Duties:

Perform general accounting functions and payroll operations.
Responsible for General Ledger (GL) journal entries and ensuring accurate record-keeping.
Ensure all payroll data is entered and updated accurately and in a timely manner.
Review timesheet submissions and mileage and/or expense reimbursements for accuracy.
Account for and reconcile agency benefit deductions, including but not limited to 403(b) retirement, Section 125, Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts, etc.
Ensure compliance with all applicable state and federal wage and hour laws.
Work as a team with accounting peers to resolve month and year-end closings, account reconciliations, and general accounting duties.
Prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial and payroll reports, including but not limited to gross payroll, hours worked, vacation accrual, tax deductions, benefit deductions, etc.
Assist with grant billings as needed.
Provide cross-functional support throughout the Accounting Department (back-up other team members, etc.).
Facilitate management and employee understanding of payroll processes and procedures.
Other accounting duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

Knowledge of state/federal wage and hour laws, general accounting concepts and procedures.
Ability to guard confidentiality, including employee information, agency business, etc.
Intermediate computer skills (including Microsoft Word, Excel, HR/payroll systems, etc.).
Awareness and sensitivity of the organization’s constituents and populations served by employees.
Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organizations HRIS and accounting systems.
Participate in the organization’s Performance & Quality Improvement (PQI) activities as assigned.
Willingness to learn new tasks and flexibility to support team needs in a deadline driven environment.
Regular and predictable attendance, and promptness for work.
Commitment to uphold the mission, vision, values of Lutheran Family Services.
Support Lutheran Family Services in the organization’s objective to be a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible workplace.

Position Competencies:

Verbal Communication
Written Communication
Critical Thinking
Accuracy
Productivity

Education and Experience:

High school degree / GED required. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance preferred.
Three years’ experience administering payroll functions.
Three to five years’ experience in accounting and/or Accounts Payable.
Valid driver’s license, proof of liability insurance, and ability to drive for organization business.

Physical Requirements:

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Laptop and cell phone.
Hybrid work environment (primarily in-office during busy times, with remote opportunities).
Must be available during core work hours as directed by leadership and attend all necessary meetings as needed.

Lutheran Family Services is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of age, race, religion, color, ethnicity, disability, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.