Job Description
Nelnet is a diversified and innovative company committed to enriching lives through the power of service as a student loan servicer, professional services company, consumer loan originator and servicer, payments processor, renewable energy solutions, and K-12 and higher education expert. For over 40 years, Nelnet has been serving its customers, associates, and communities.
The perks of working at Nelnet go beyond our benefits package. When you join the Nelnet team, you're part of a community invested in the success of each individual. That support comes through in our work, as we are united by our mission of creating opportunities for people where they live, learn, and work.
Nelnet Renewable Energy is a multi-faceted player in the Solar industry participating in tax equity investments, tax equity syndication, engineering, procuring and construction of solar fields, greentech investment, and sustainable venture offerings. Each revenue stream has unique accounting characteristics and considerations.
This position will aid in reporting across all revenue streams to ensure accurate and timely reporting. Responsibilities include oversight over tax equity investment and tax equity syndication accounting, month end and quarter end closings for Nelnet Renewable Energy, and reporting for internal and external stakeholders.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Review of tax equity investment accounting and syndication accounting for external stakeholders.
2. Maintenance of accounting systems including customers, suppliers, ledger and account hierarchies.
3. Accounting liaison for co-investors participating in tax equity syndication.
4. Correspond with internal accounting team with entity structure, cash movements, and book/tax accounting for all revenue streams of Nelnet Renewable Energy.
5. Maintain ownership of general ledger, tax basis, and capital account tracking schedules for tax equity investments.
6. Assist with month end and quarter end reporting, annual plan budgeting, and quarterly forecast for Nelnet Renewable Energy.
7. Peer review appropriate monthly, quarterly, and annual HLBV accounting workbooks.
**Pay Range for this position is - $60,000 - $70,000
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EDUCATION:
Bachelors Degree required in Accounting or Business Administration. Certified Public Accountant (CPA)-Preferred
EXPERIENCE:
3+ years of relevant financial reporting and tax compliance and return preparation experience in a public accounting firm. Expertise in partnership taxation and/or renewable energy tax credit investment experience is preferred.
COMPETENCIES – SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES:
1. Consistent, High Quality Results: Establishes credibility and finance leadership by producing timely, accurate and insightful results, consistently. Earns the respect of others through effective interaction with all teams.
2. Extensive Microsoft Excel experience. Ability to organize large amounts of data.
3. Efficiency/Accountability: Allocates time efficiently, focusing on ever-shifting priorities, continually seeks ways to improve individual and team productivity. Highly accountable and able to manage multiple complex tasks in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Effective follow through skills.
4. Energy, Drive, and Motivation: Embraces challenges enthusiastically, then executes relentlessly. Willingness to expand role and find ways to support members of the accounting, legal, and tax departments.
5. Entrepreneurial: Encounters new business ideas and continuously assesses the proposals.
6. Possesses strong project management and organizational skills.
7. Broad business knowledge (law, accounting, tax, and human resources preferred).
8. Strong experience with structuring transactions and proficient in partnership taxation.
9. Proven ability to work under stress in emergencies, flexibility to handle pressure coming from all directions simultaneously. Able to work independently.
10. Strong/confident communication style: Effectively communicates with and engages all levels of the organization from peers to executive management both verbally and in writing. Displays confidence in expressing opinions and in offering a point of view. Strong interpersonal skills.
Our benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, HSA and FSA, generous earned time off, 401K/student loan repayment, life insurance & AD&D insurance, employee assistance program, employee stock purchase program, tuition reimbursement, performance-based incentive pay, short- and long-term disability, and a robust wellness program. Click here to learn more about our benefits: LINK.
Nelnet is committed to providing a welcoming and respectful workplace where all associates have the opportunity to succeed. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we ensure that all qualified applicants are considered for employment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion/creed, national origin, gender, sex, marital status, age, disability, use of a guide dog or service animal, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. We value the unique contributions of every team member and believe that a positive work environment benefits everyone.
Qualified individuals with disabilities who require reasonable accommodations in order to apply or compete for positions at Nelnet may request such accommodations by contacting Corporate Recruiting at 402-486-5725 or corporaterecruiting@nelnet.net.
Nelnet is a Drug Free and Tobacco Free Workplace.
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Temporary work, Local area, Shift work,