Accounting and Finance Manager

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency:

Health & Human Services - Agency 25

Location:

Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate:

$34.372

Job Posting:

JR2025-00013111 Accounting and Finance Manager (Open)

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Job Description:

Are you detailed, organized and looking for an amazing career with top notch benefits?

DHHS Office of Economic Assistance is seeking a dedicated individual to join their team as the Accounting and Finance Manager. This position will be responsible for implementing and building new processes to help work with the accounting and financial aspects of programs within the office, such as SNAP, Child Care Subsidy, and TANF, as well as the overall office.

"You have the passion; we have the opportunities – let’s make a difference for Nebraskans!"

 

The Accounting and Finance Manager will:

• Provide leadership on financial matters and expert advice to the Director, Deputy Directors, and Program Managers. 

• Be responsible for the development of financial policies and procedures, monitoring expenditures, and implementing controls.  

• Also work directly with the DHHS Financial Operations Division.

Hiring wage:  $34.372 per hour – Exempt

Dress Attire:  Business Casual

Location:  Nebraska State Office Building - Lincoln

 

Requirements / Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree with emphasis in accounting, mathematics, statistics, or economics and six years accounting experience, two years of which have been in an administrative supervisory capacity.  Accounting experience may be substituted for college on a year-for-year basis up to two years.  Graduate study in the above listed academic fields may be substituted for general experience on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Finance or Accounting experience with state, federal, or local government programs or services or grants.
• Knowledge of benefit programs such as SNAP, Childcare Subsidy, and TANF. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of:  accounting and auditing principles; modern office methods and equipment; state and federal public assistance laws; current social and economic problems.

Ability to:  supervise and direct the work of others, maintain good relationships with staff and public officials, and evaluate situations and make decisions.

 

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.

Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits

Equal Opportunity Statement

The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.

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