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Omaha Tribe of Nebraska

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Senior Accountant

Omaha Tribe of Nebraska · Thurston County, Nebraska, United States

Full-timeOn site5-10 yrsListed as no visa sponsorship
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In short

The Senior Accountant manages payroll processing, tax reporting, and general ledger entries while supervising departmental staff. They also handle financial reconciliations, resolve tax notices, and prepare documentation for audits.

What they're looking for

MUST-HAVE SKILLS

Payroll ProcessingPayroll TaxAccountingGeneral LedgerReconciliationFinancial ReportingMIP AbilaMicrosoft Office

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Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business and possess at least 5 years of experience in government fund accounting. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel, and experience with payroll implementation are required.

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Questions about this role

Is this Omaha Tribe of Nebraska role remote?
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Does it sponsor visas?
Listed as no visa sponsorship.
What experience does it ask for?
Listed as 5-10 years.

The posting, in full

SUMMARY: The Senior Accountant is responsible for the Payroll Tax, Accounting and Payroll Processing for the organization within established deadlines. They also have supervisor duties over other members of the department. ESSENTIAL DUTIES and/or RESPONSIBILITIES include the following: Manage workflow to ensure all payroll transactions are processed accurately and timely.

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SUMMARY: The Senior Accountant is responsible for the Payroll Tax, Accounting and Payroll Processing for the organization within established deadlines. They also have supervisor duties over other members of the department.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and/or RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

  • Manage workflow to ensure all payroll transactions are processed accurately and timely.
  • Prepare quarterly and annual federal and, state payroll tax reports.
  • Transmit 941, 940, 944 and 943 through MIP Abila accounting software.
  • Calculate garnishment deductions and process for payment.
  • Set up general ledger journal entries for payroll.
  • Reconciling all payroll account.
  • Monitor due dates, confirm amounts and generate electronic tax payments through the Federal EFTPS Batch Filing program.
  • Resolve Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Nebraska Department of Revenue notices.
  • Reconcile payroll discrepancies.
  • Prepare requested documentation for workers compensation and state audits.
  • Prepare monthly Departmental Financial reports.
  • Bi-Weekly prepare state withholding tax payment files for transmission.
  • Payroll related employee inquiries.
  • W-2 preparation and related year-end reports.
  • Assists with additional financial projects assigned by the Chief Financial Officer as needed.
  • Other duties as assigned to support the efficient operation of the finance department

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the duties.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Business.
  • 5+ years of experience in government fund accounting.
  • Experience in payroll and payroll implementation.
  • MIP Abila Fund accounting software experience preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and/or ABILITIES

  • Strong Microsoft Office proficiency is required, with an emphasis on Excel.
  • Ability to problem solve and think analytically.

PLEASE NOTE: P.L. 93-638, Indian Preference and Tribal Employment Rights Ordinance, (TERO), will be practiced, however all qualified applicants will be considered.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED, PLEASE SEND APPLICATIONS RESUME TO:

OMAHA TRIBE OF NEBRASKA

ATTN: HR DEPARTMENT

P.O. BOX 368

MACY, NEBRASKA 68039

OR

EMAIL: othumanresources@theomahatribe.com

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This listing comes from Omaha Tribe of Nebraska's own careers site. Apply links go to the employer. Last checked 22 Oct 2026.