Audit Accountant

Company: Bland & Associates
Location: Omaha
Posted on: February 15, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Salary: Are you ready to make a bold move by joining Nebraskas first Employee-Owner (ESOP) CPA Firm? Thats only the beginning of whats different about our culture. Bland is a group of enthusiastic employee-owners who love what they do and enjoy working with the unique challenges our clients bring. Our recent growth has led to a new opportunity for an Audit Accountant. In this role, you will be given a wide variety of research, bookkeeping, auditing, accounting, and other consulting tasks. OUR PERKS Award Winning Culture: Best Place to Work, Excellence in Firm Culture, Best CPA Firm for Women and Best CPA Firm for Equity Leadership. Work / Life Balance: Hybrid work environment, unlimited paid time off, dress for your day! Benefits: Excellent benefits, including ESOP and additional retirement plan options. Growth Opportunities: 18-month internal leadership program (BLING), Staff Advisory Board, Bland Cares, and cross-functional training opportunities mean your voice matters! People-First Leadership: An environment where leaders are approachable, empathetic, authentic, and invested in the success and well-being of every team member. YOUR ROLE Audit & Accounting Support: Develop basic technical skills and knowledge in bookkeeping, auditing, compilations, reviews, and business consulting. Research methodology, accounting, and auditing. Proficient use of specialized accounting and auditing software. Work accurately and precisely with detailed audit and accounting tasks; investigate and resolve discrepancies. Develop basic computer and business equipment skills to enhance performance. Communication & Client Interaction: Develop written and verbal communication skills for effective interaction with clients and colleagues. Respond to internal and external communication (emails, phone calls) within one business day. Provide weekly updates on project status to supervisor. Teamwork & Time Management: Work effectively in a team environment. Develop efficient time management skills to balance multiple tasks. YOUR SKILLS Knowledge: A Bachelors degree in Accounting or a related field required. Desire to work towards CPA designation and attend required CPE training. Skills: Key Traits: Training is provided, but the position requires a strong element of independent learning. A need for professional and personal growth through continuous interaction with new people and new ideas. Ability to follow up and closely control all activities which are assigned or delegated. A strong need to work on tasks which require precision and close attention to detail. A need for a friendly, cooperative environment, with some personal recognition. Ability to display initiative, instill enthusiasm, and confidence in others. A need to be part of a stimulating environment where things are happening and changing. A strong need for ongoing change and improvement and the opportunity to personally make changes. A need for professional and personal growth through continuous interaction with new people and new ideas. Technology: Proficient use of business software required to our profession: Basic: Excel, Word, database management, project management software. Advanced: Specialized accounting and auditing software preferred. Accountability & Performance: Ability to work within a well-defined job structure with established standards of performance, but to display the confidence necessary to handle occasional, unexpected problems. Ability to stay on top of a variety of commitments and deadlines, altering time frames and schedules, and reporting on problems and progress in a timely manner. A need to work in a very active environment where there is a high degree of urgency to tasks and assignments. Ability to follow up and closely control all activities that are assigned or delegated. Performance is judged on proficiency and effectiveness of task performance, including the quality of work, application of performance, accounting knowledge, and the ability to meet time constraints. Ability: Expectation to work extended hours, depending on tasks at hand, with the potential to work weekends, if necessary, to adhere to deadlines. Have the ability and means to travel to various job sites. Candidates must pass a background check as part of the hiring process. Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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