Accountant

We are looking for an Accountant to support essential financial operations in Omaha, Nebraska. This long-term contract position focuses on maintaining accurate payables, receivables, reconciliations, and general accounting records while helping ensure timely reporting and strong financial controls.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts payable activities, including preparing payment requests, assigning accurate account codes, and recording transactions through journal entries.
• Review and process incoming receivables and outgoing payments, confirming that all required backup documentation is complete and properly maintained.
• Maintain purchase order and vendor records by organizing, validating, and filing updates related to suppliers and payee information.
• Track billing accounts and follow up on overdue balances to support timely resolution of outstanding items.
• Complete year-end 1099 processing and help ensure compliance with reporting requirements.
• Serve as a point of contact for questions related to payables, coordinating with staff, vendors, and other stakeholders to resolve issues efficiently.
• Reconcile credit card statements each month and verify that every transaction is supported by appropriate documentation.
• Perform monthly benefit billing reconciliations by comparing provider statements against payroll-related records and identifying discrepancies.
• Support general accounting functions by assisting with monthly financial reporting and preparing documentation for the fiscal year-end audit.

Requirements

• Experience handling accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger activities in an accounting environment with strong attention to detail.
• Working knowledge of journal entries, account coding, and transaction documentation standards.
• Ability to perform accurate reconciliations for bank, credit card, billing, or similar financial accounts.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify inconsistencies and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Proficiency using accounting systems and spreadsheet tools to manage financial records and reporting.
• Effective communication skills for working with internal departments, vendors, and external contacts.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines while maintaining accuracy in a fast-paced setting.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance.
• Eligibility to enroll in our company 401(k) plan.