Senior Accountant
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Accounting & Finance
Lincoln, NE, USA
USD 67k+ / year
Posted on Jun 5, 2026
| Working Title | Senior Accountant |
|---|---|
| Department | University Television-0912 |
| Requisition Number | S_260438 |
| Posting Open Date | 06/05/2026 |
| Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) | 06/15/2026 |
| Posting Close Date | |
| Open Until Filled | Yes |
| Description of Work | The Senior Accountant oversees financial management for Nebraska Public Media, ensuring accurate budgeting, reporting, and compliance. They audit and approve expenditures, supervise clerical staff, and manage payroll expenses. The role includes overseeing revenues such as contractual services, royalties, and endowment funds while ensuring proper fund allocation. They assist with financial reporting, database reconciliation, and month-end and year-end closing processes. Additionally, they manage grant-related financial activities, including budgeting, invoicing, and reporting. The University of Nebraska-Lincoln seeks to attract and retain a high performing and collaborative workforce. UNL is committed to providing a work environment and culture that fosters personal and professional success where every person and every interaction matters. The University is proud to be one of Nebraska’s preferred and largest employers where individuals are able to participate and contribute to their full potential. As an EO/AA employer, qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See: http://www.unl.edu/equity/notice-nondiscrimination |
| Minimum Required Qualifications | Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, or closely related field plus three years of relevant accounting experience; equivalent education/experience considered. GAAP Accounting knowledge; ability to use computerized accounting systems effectively; ability to use personal computers for spreadsheets, word processing and databases. |
| Preferred Qualifications | Master’s degree in accounting, business administration, or closely related field. Five years of accounting and supervisory experience. Experience with grant accounting and contractual administration. Active CPA license preferred. |
| Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required | No |
| Physical Required | No |
| Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances. | No |
| Criminal History Background Check Required | Yes |
| Posted Salary | $67,000/year minimum |
| How to Apply | Click on “Apply for this Job”. You will then either create an application or edit your current application that is on file. You will be required to attach your cover letter, resume, and list of references as three (3) separate documents in MS Word or PDF format. |
| For questions or accommodations related to this position contact | humanresources@nebraskapublicmedia.org |
| Job Category (old) | Managerial/Professional |
| Job Type | Full-Time |
| Alternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5) | |
| Work Location (City, State) | Lincoln, NE |
| Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding? | No |
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