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Bookkeeper & Accounting Specialist - High Integrity Organization - Omaha, Nebraska
Our client, a well-run, pillar of the Omaha community is searching for a detailed professional to join their accounting department in this very important position. Join a team of other professionals who take their jobs seriously, but genuinely enjoy working together as well. This is a key position that will give you breadth of responsibility and a steady flow of work which will keep you challenged and engaged for years to come.
- Take responsibility for aspects of the accounts receivable and accounts payable process such as: creating billings for customers, applying payments to invoices (cash application), and problem solving with customers to dissolve billing issues
- Be the key point of contact with vendors regarding invoice questions
- Back up the accounting team with month-end activities, and own a group of account reconciliations
- Cross-train with teammates in accounting allowing you to see “the whole process” and take stress free vacations with a fully trained co-worker backing you up
- Feel the pride of taking full ownership for several aspects of the accounting function for this mid-sized company while also working with the Operations Manager to help organize and track all company leases in Excel.
This is an excellent long-term career opportunity with a well-run business that’s not going anywhere any time soon. This organization is run by ethical and caring leaders who communicate, support their people, and have continued to foster a friendly environment.
This company offers a rich benefits package that is worth several thousand dollars beyond your generous cash compensation. Enjoy a robust health insurance plan with low monthly health premiums, a generous 401k match, consistent and predictable hours, and a supplementary retirement plan that will positively impact your financial security.
To learn more about this position on a confidential basis call Austin Hemphill at 402.334.4800 *246 or send an e-mail to ahemphill@hemphillsearch.com. Job # 9342AH
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Contact Information
Austin Hemphill
(402) 334-4841 ext 246
ahemphill@hemphillstaffing.com
After more than two years in public accounting as a member of the audit team at BKD, LLP (now Forvis Mazars), Austin shifted his career to a position that blends his accounting and business experience with his passion to deliver solutions that have a positive impact for others. At Hemphill Search Group, Austin helps leaders hire impressive individuals at all levels of accounting, finance, tax, audit, financial reporting, financial systems, fixed assets, budgeting, forecasting, bookkeeping, accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, and payroll.
While in public accounting, Austin audited small, mid-sized, and large corporations in a variety of industries. His experience in public accounting combined with the discipline to gain an in-depth understanding of the position being filled, the skills, experience, and personality needed to be successful and happy in the position and company is a secret to his success. Austin is passionate about finding the “the right match - the first time” and shared: “This is important work, and I really enjoy placing an individual into a position where I know they will be successful and genuinely happy while adding value to our client and their new team of co-workers.”
Austin spends 100% his time helping leaders hire high quality individuals well matched for success and happiness. Helping a leader hire a high performing individual makes a very positive impact for the leader, the team of co-workers, and the person we placed! Austin shared: “It is incredibly rewarding to call the person we placed 6, 9, and 12 months later to hear they are having a lot of success, proud of their contribution to the company, and hearing they are having fun and truly happy in the position, company, and culture we helped them identify.”
Austin grew up in the greater Omaha area and graduated from Gretna High School. While in high school, Austin wrestled, played varsity football & baseball, and he was a two time state champion powerlifter. While in college, Austin played football for the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. As a student athlete, Austin was added to the Dean’s List, and the Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll while earning his Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting and Minor in Management. He was named to the Brook Berringer Citizenship Team and the Tom Osborne Citizenship Team. Austin volunteered and helped raise awareness and money for pediatric brain cancer research through his involvement in the Nebraska Football Road Race. He supported those in need at the St. Anthony’s Homeless Shelter, others through the Husker Heroes Outreach program, and several school and hospital outreach programs. Austin is an active member of the University of the Nebraska N Club and the Letterman’s Association. As a former Husker, Austin is actively mentoring current student athletes and members of the University of Nebraska Football team through the mentoring program TeamMates. He is a member of the Association of Corporate Growth, the Internal Audit Association, and Austin regularly attends Love Church in West Omaha.
Austin’s interest in business started at an early age when he started Austin Enterprises a lawn mowing, snow removal, and landscaping business at age 12. Austin operated the small business for 11 years through junior high, high school, and college. Austin is an outgoing individual who loves athletics, travel, hiking, being outdoors, and making memories with friends and family. He also recently finished his first full marathon.