Accounting and Financial Reporting Specialist

We are Olsson. We engineer and design solutions that improve the world around us. As a company we promise to always be responsive transparent and focused on results for our people our clients and our company.

Were a people-centric firm so its no surprise our greatest asset is our people. The impact this creates is an environment that encourages our people to grow and be creative with their talents. This approach builds a culture that is uniquely Olsson. It allows us to grow our people as we grow our business. This in turn creates a lasting impact on the world around us.

Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly analytical finance professional to join our team. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting regulatory compliance and continuous improvement of accounting and reporting processes across multiple entities. You will build trusted relationships with stakeholders auditors and partner agencies to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting. The ideal candidate brings strong GAAP expertise audit experience and a passion for leveraging data and automation to improve efficiency and transparency.

Occasional travel will be required in this addition during onboarding the selected individual will be required to work in the Lincoln office three days a week until onboarding is completed.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the preparation of consolidated monthly quarterly and annual financial statements including income statements balance sheets and cash flow statements for multiple entities.
• Lead annual audits overall tax compliance and periodic jurisdiction business filings.
• Perform and review general ledger activities ensuring accuracy compliance and transparency across accounting processes and reconciliations.
• Ensure all financial reports and internal control documentation comply with applicable laws regulations and GAAP.
• Conduct variance analysis including budget-to-actual and trend analysis using system data and analytical tools.
• Develop and automate financial reporting processes to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Supervise and provide guidance to less experienced team members including work review coaching and adherence to accounting standards and deadlines.

• Bachelors degree in accounting finance business or a related area required.
• CPA designation is strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in financial reporting or accounting roles with a strong understanding of accounting principles and financial analysis.
• Hands-on experience working in ERP systems preferred. Deltek system experience a plus.
• Ability to develop effective professional relationships internally and externally.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.

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Olsson specializes in engineering and design client advisory services planning field services and environmental. Improving the world has been our mindset from the very beginning back when Olsson first opened for business in 1956. And it will be our mindset for years to come.

As an Olsson employee you will:

• Receive a competitive 401(k) match
• Be empowered to build your career with tailored development paths
• Have the possibility for flexible work arrangements
• Engage in work that has a positive impact on communities
• Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles

In addition full-time employees will receive our traditional benefits package (health care vision dental paid time off etc.) and the opportunity to participate in a bonus system that rewards performance.

Olsson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified minority female veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment or any employee because of race color religion national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity gender disability age military status or other protected status.

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