Located in Lincoln, Nebraska, LES is customer-owned and is one of the nation’s leading utility companies. We are recognized for low costs, unmatched reliability, financial stability, cutting-edge innovation, environmental stewardship, and community engagement. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional customer service while fostering a culture that celebrates passion, talent, and high standards. If you're not just looking for a job but a fulfilling career in a workplace that values excellence, the environment, and the community we call home, LES might just be the perfect fit for you. Join us and power a brighter future!

• LES is interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States.
• LES is unable to sponsor employment-based immigrant or non-immigrant visas.
• This is not a remote position and requires residency within a reasonable commuting distance to LES in Lincoln, Nebraska.

LES is looking for a detail-oriented and highly motivated Accountant to join our Financial Accounting team! If you have a strong background in financial reporting, bookkeeping, and compliance - and thrive in a dynamic environment, this role is for you. As an integral part our finance team, you will maintain accurate financial records, analyze data, and ensure compliance with industry regulations. We are looking for someone with a drive for continuous improvement, strong critical thinking skills, and a team-oriented mindset. If you're eager to grow your accounting career with a company that values precision and integrity, we encourage you to apply! 

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 is required. 

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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