Accountant

Posted 18 Hours Ago
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Lincoln, NE, USA
In-Office
Entry level
Insurance • Marketing Tech
The Role
Provide accounting support for separate accounts, ensure transactional accuracy and regulatory compliance, produce financial and management reports, respond to inquiries, support audits, document process improvements, and maintain internal controls.
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Job Summary & Responsibilities

This position provides accounting professional and management support for the separate accounts financial accounting activities for the organization in compliance with regulatory policies. The incumbent will be responsible for assisting the delivery of accurate, timely, and reliable financial operations, data, and reporting.

This is a hybrid role working partially in-office and partially from home. The shift for this role will be from 6:30am to 3:30pm.

What you do:

  • Identifies and executes appropriate actions, within tolerable risk, to complete daily work.
  • Assists and responds to customer situations and inquiries.
  • Suggests and documents improvements to existing processes and solutions.
  • Ensures transactional accounting accuracy, identifies technical and operational issues, and resolves or escalates issues as needed.
  • Produces financial and/or management output as required.
  • Prioritizes own work assignments.
  • Consults with internal or external parties for their area of expertise.
  • Provides support as needed for audits/exams.
  • Adheres to a consistent approach and ensures controls are in place to maintain the financial integrity of the business area.

What you bring:

  • Associate’s degree or equivalent experience is required.
  • 0-2 years of related experience is required.

What we offer:

A meaningful mission. Great benefits. A vibrant culture
Ameritas is an insurance, financial services and employee benefits provider Our purpose is fulfilling life. It means helping all kinds of people, at every age and stage, get more out of life.
At Ameritas, you’ll find energizing work challenges. Flexible hybrid work options. Time for family and community. But dig deeper. Benefits at Ameritas cover things you expect -- and things you don’t:
Ameritas Benefits
For your money:

• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match and quarterly contribution.
• Tuition Reimbursement and Assistance.
• Incentive Program Bonuses.
• Competitive Pay.
For your time:
• Flexible Hybrid work.
• Thrive Days - Personal time off.
• Paid time off (PTO).
For your health and well-being:
• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution.
• Well-being programs with financial rewards.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).
For your professional growth:
• Professional development programs.
• Leadership development programs.
• Employee resource groups.
• StrengthsFinder Program.
For your community:
• Matching donations program.
• Paid volunteer time– 8 hours per month.
For your family:
• Generous paid maternity leave and paternity leave.
• Fertility, surrogacy, and adoption assistance.
• Backup child, elder and pet care support.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Ameritas has a reputation as a company that cares, and because everyone should feel safe bringing their authentic, whole self to work, we’re committed to an inclusive culture and diverse workplace, enriched by our individual differences. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that hires based on qualifications, positive attitude, and exemplary work ethic, regardless of sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

Application Deadline
This position will be open for a minimum of 3 business days or until filled.

This position is not open to individuals who are temporarily authorized to work in the U.S.




Skills Required

  • Associate's degree or equivalent experience
  • 0-2 years of related accounting experience
  • Authorized to work in the U.S. (not open to those temporarily authorized)

Ameritas Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Ameritas and has not been reviewed or approved by Ameritas.

  • Healthcare Strength Health coverage—especially dental and vision—is portrayed as robust, with broad in‑network access and plan features that can increase value when providers participate. Options like lifetime deductible designs and an expanded PPO footprint are highlighted as meaningful advantages.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth PTO, personal time (e.g., “Thrive days”), and employer‑provided volunteer time create multiple avenues for time away from work. Flexibility around time and location is emphasized as part of the overall package.
  • Parental & Family Support Paid parental leave alongside fertility, surrogacy, and adoption assistance, plus backup child, elder, and pet care illustrate comprehensive family support. These elements are positioned as standout components of the offering.

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The Company
HQ: Lincoln, NE
2,179 Employees
Year Founded: 1887

What We Do

You may know Ameritas as an insurance, employee benefits and financial services company, but we’re in the business of fulfilling life. What’s fulfilling life? It’s helping people like you plan for the future and protect what you cherish most. It’s getting the most out of life — even at work. It’s making a difference. This kind of work can be gratifying, and it could be right for you.

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