Through payroll and accounting support, grow relationships and resources that enable the University of Nebraska to change lives and save lives.

• Do you enjoy helping others?
• Do you get gratification from working on intricate and detailed oriented items?
• Are you driven to find innovate ways to problem solve?
• Are you passionate about the mission of the University of Nebraska Foundation and the difference higher education can make in the lives of others?

If so, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity!

At the University of Nebraska Foundation, we grow relationships and resources that enable the University of Nebraska to changes lives and save lives. We are seeking candidates for our Payroll Accountant position that will assist in preparing foundation-wide payroll. This position offers you the unique opportunity to see first-hand the impact philanthropy can make as you’ll be responsible for a variety of work – no day will look the same! You will join the foundation at an exciting time, with the opportunity to make a transformational impact. The foundation recently publicly announced a historic campaign to raise $3 billion from 150,000 donors to build a better future for Nebraska. The campaign is being led by more than 300 enthusiastic volunteers representing all areas of the University of Nebraska System.

Ways you’ll make an impact:

• Confidentially preparing monthly and bi-weekly payrolls for processing.
• Processing all benefits and retirement payments and reconcile accurately.
• Managing the paperwork and set up procedures associated with state taxes.
• Collaborating with students to record and maintain student loan records.
• Participate in accounting functions including coding of cash receipts and balance of cash transactions.
• Support the work of retirement plan and worker’s compensation audits.

Who we want:

• Critical and creative thinking individual who seek out-of-the-box ideas.
• Relationally talented professional with the interpersonal skills to work with a wide variety of people, including colleagues, students, and university personnel.
• Meticulous professional who pays exceptional attention to details and accuracy.
• Self-motivated professional who can manage multiple responsibilities – your days will be varied.
• Team player who has strong collaboration and organizational skills, as well as the ability to prioritize effectively.

What you need:

• Bachelor’s degree in a business field, or equivalent required
• 2+ years’ experience of Payroll and knowledge of basic accounting principles.
• Demonstrated knowledge of payroll tax laws
• Experience with an HRIS, specifically UKG preferred.
• Discretion in handling confidential matters.

What we offer:

• This position will work in our Lincoln, NE office. We offer flexibility for hybrid work.
• Mission-driven work that changes lives and saves lives.
• A strengths-based, engagement-focused, and performance-oriented culture.
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities for your career growth.
• An award-winning wellness program.
• 12 weeks of paid medical leave, including maternity and paternity leave.
• 12 paid holidays and generous vacation time.
• A generous retirement match and multiple incentive compensation programs.
• University of Nebraska tuition reimbursement for you and your dependents.

Who we are:

• Recognition by the Chronicle of Philanthropy as one of America’s Favorite Charities.
• Founded in 1936, the University of Nebraska Foundation provides support for the campuses in the university system — the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, University of Nebraska at Kearney, University of Nebraska at Omaha, Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture in Curtis, and the University of Nebraska Medical Center and its primary clinical partner, Nebraska Medicine.
• Among public universities, the University of Nebraska ranks in the top 25 nationally for both funds raised and endowed assets under management.
• With a staff of 260 budgeted positions, the foundation has a reputation for efficiency and effectiveness, raising $7.13 in gifts for every dollar spent.
• Winner of Gallup’s Don Clifton Strengths-Based Culture Award.
• Winner of the Governor’s Harvester Wellness Award, the highest honor for corporate wellness.

The University of Nebraska Foundation is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that celebrates, supports, and promotes diversity and inclusion. We will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or gender identity, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.