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Responsibilities

At OPPD, the work behind the scenes is just as important as the work that keeps the lights on. We're looking for an Accounting Analyst II to join our Corporate Accounting team and help ensure the accurate billing, tracking, reconciliation, and reporting of financial information that supports critical utility operations, capital projects, and infrastructure investments across the organization.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys combining accounting knowledge, analytical thinking, and cross-functional collaboration to solve problems and support meaningful work that impacts our customers and community every day.

As an Accounting Analyst II, you'll play a key role in maintaining accurate accounting records and supporting the financial processes that help OPPD operate efficiently and effectively.

Responsibilities include:

• Preparing and reviewing billings related to customer projects, state and highway projects, property damage claims, and other miscellaneous billing activities.
• Analyzing work orders and financial transactions to ensure costs are accurately recorded and allocated.
• Supporting capital asset accounting, including property unit reviews, cost allocations, and maintenance of asset records.
• Performing reconciliations and maintaining accounting controls related to capital and operational activities.
• Preparing reports, analyses, and documentation used for decision-making and financial reporting.
• Collaborating with internal stakeholders across Operations, Construction, Engineering, Customer Service, and other business units.
• Maintaining accurate accounting records while ensuring compliance with accounting standards, policies, and procedures.
• Supporting continuous improvement efforts that enhance efficiency and accuracy within Corporate Accounting.

What We're Looking For

We're seeking candidates who are analytical, detail-oriented, collaborative, and customer-focused.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent related experience.
• One (1) year of accounting, auditing, finance, or related experience.
• Basic knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build productive working relationships.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organization.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Preferred Experience

Candidates may stand out if they have experience with:

• Capital asset accounting
• Fixed asset management
• Utility accounting
• Construction or project accounting
• Billing and reconciliation processes
• Financial reporting and analysis
• ERP systems and accounting software
• Advanced Excel skills

Why Join OPPD?

• Stable career opportunity with one of the nation’s largest public power utilities.
• Meaningful work supporting critical infrastructure and capital investment projects.
• Exposure to a wide variety of accounting, operational, and financial processes.
• Collaborative team environment with opportunities for growth and development.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.

A Little About the Team

The Corporate Accounting team supports essential accounting activities that keep OPPD’s operations running smoothly. This role works closely with stakeholders throughout the organization and plays a critical part in ensuring customer billings, capital investments, and accounting records are processed accurately and efficiently.

If you're looking for an opportunity to apply your accounting skills in a role that offers variety, visibility, and impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Closing Statement

Local: 1483

$42.46/hour

At Omaha Public Power District, we're passionate about three things: power, the people who make it, and the people who rely on it.

WE ARE: Where the Light Starts. OPPD is the 12th-largest public power utility in the U.S., serving over 850,000 people across 5,000 square miles and 13 counties.

WE'RE COMMITTED TO: Each other and the people we serve. This commitment drives us. We're dedicated to providing our communities with affordable, reliable, and environmentally sensitive energy services today, tomorrow, and well into the future.

OUR JOB: To provide power with a purpose. We have real impact - on people's lives, on the environment, and on the future of energy. We're always looking for bright, capable people who want an opportunity to lead from where you are, wherever you are, and know that your ideas will be heard. If you want to be a source of real, positive change for the community and the people who live in this region, then working for a company acknowledged for caring about these same things is likely a priority for you as well.

EOE: Protected Veterans/Disability

How To Apply

Apply online at www.oppd.com on or before 6/18/2026.

Recruiter: Scott Green - smgreen@oppd.com #LI-SG

PLEASE NOTE - Your application has not been submitted unless you have applied for a specific requisition. If you have not chosen a specific opening, your application will remain in 'DRAFT' form and will not be viewed by our Human Capital staff.