Accountant

Accountant

Lincoln, NE ECC (Electronic Contracting Company) is a full-service technology systems integrator with more than 65 years of experience delivering innovative solutions across the Midwest. We design, install, and service Audio/Visual, electronic security, fire safety, communications, healthcare, and managed services technologies that make spaces smarter, safer, and more connected. Our success is built on our people and a culture rooted in ownership, collaboration, and integrity. Together, we create technology solutions that empower organizations today and are built for the future.

Job Summary

The Accountant position supports the day-to-day accounting operations, including AP/AR, journal entries, reconciliations, and basic financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and post routine journal entries.
• Perform bank and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions.
• Support month-end close.
• Maintain fixed asset subledger and run depreciation.
• Assist with tax filings and audit requests.

Leadership & Ownership

• Demonstrates ownership of assigned processes and drives tasks to completion with minimal oversight.
• Leads by example through high standards of accuracy, accountability, and ethical behavior.
• Supports team development by sharing knowledge, mentoring peers, and contributing to a collaborative work environment.
• Takes initiative to identify process gaps and propose solutions that improve efficiency and control.

Critical Thinking & Problem Solving

• Analyzes financial data to identify trends, discrepancies, and root causes of issues.
• Applies sound judgment to resolve complex accounting problems and escalate when required.
• Evaluates the impact of system or process changes on financial reporting and internal controls.
• Uses data-driven analysis to recommend improvements to workflows, reporting, and compliance.

Communication & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Communicates clearly and professionally with finance and non-finance teams.
• Translates complex accounting concepts into easy-to-understand explanations for stakeholders.
• Partners effectively with operations, FP&A, procurement, and other departments to support accurate reporting.
• Provides timely responses to internal and external inquiries, including auditors and leadership.

Systems & Technology Skills

• Works efficiently across multiple financial systems, ERPs, and reporting tools.
• Navigates and reconciles data between subsystems such as AP/AR platforms, bank portals, and payroll systems.
• Supports system upgrades, data validation, and process improvements involving automation or integration.
• Ensures data accuracy by maintaining clean, reliable source information across platforms.

Process Documentation & Standardization

• Creates and maintains detailed SOPs, process maps, and work instructions for accounting procedures.
• Ensures documentation remains up to date and compliant with internal controls and audit requirements.
• Identifies opportunities to streamline workflows and formalize repeatable processes.
• Contributes to the development of internal controls and best practices for month-end close.

Excel & Analytical Expertise

• Demonstrates proficiency in Excel including formulas, pivot tables, lookups, and data modeling.
• Uses Excel to analyze financial data, prepare schedules, automate recurring tasks, and validate system outputs.

Deadline Management & Time Prioritization

• Consistently meets month-end, quarter-end, and year-end deadlines with high-quality deliverables.
• Prioritizes tasks effectively to balance multiple deadlines and competing priorities.
• Plans workload proactively to ensure timely completion of close activities and stakeholder requests.
• Maintains strong organizational habits to track deliverables, follow-ups, and process dependencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 35 years of experience.
• Basic understanding of GAAP

Why ECC?

• Competitive compensation
• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Employer paid Short term and long-term disability Insurance
• 401K with 4% match
• FSA and LSA
• PTO
• Growth opportunities in a fast-advancing healthcare technology division
• A fun and inclusive culture
• Laptop/tech provided
• Cell phone stipend
• ECC merch stipend twice a year
• Every Friday is payday!