Accountant I (new)

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency:

Environment and Energy - Agency 84

Location:

Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate:

$17.561

Job Posting:

JR2025-00017152 Accountant I (new) (Open)

Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):

06-24-2025

Job Description:

You will be doing work knowing you are making a difference for current and future generations. The agency is seeking a detail-oriented team player to help protect, preserve, and enhance resources in Nebraska. The Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy is seeking a full-time Accountant I for our Fiscal Team. We are looking for a candidate who is service driven, customer focused, team oriented, loves to learn, and has a high personal standard of integrity. The candidate would develop, prepare, and analyze financial and operating data while performing a variety of moderate accounting duties.

Let us show off what you get!
• 13 paid holidays
• Vacation and sick leave equating to 24 days your first year, accruing immediately
• Military leave
• 156% (that's not a typo!) state-matched retirement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• 79% employer paid health insurance plans
• Dental and vision insurance plans
• Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance policy
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) through the Federal government
• Wide variety and availability of career advancement as the largest and most diverse employer in the state
• Opportunity to be part of meaningful work and make a difference through public service
• Training and development based on your career aspirations
• Fun, inviting teammates
• A safe and secure environment
• A new modern building in Fallbrook with free onsite parking
• Easily accessible from I-80
• Respected as a valued team member

At the State, we stand by our core values of treating others with dignity and respect, acting ethically in all situations, and creating an environment where our customer is our top priority. Apply to join our team today!

 

Job Duties: 
•    Serves as the agency’s lead to Accounts Receivable.  Collects funds and codes to the proper program.  Writes receipt in the NDEE database and posts receipts in the state’s accounting system (EnterpriseOne) for revenue transactions.
•    Supporting role in Accounts Payable.  Pre-audits and examines data on invoices to ensure the information is accurate and complete while in compliance with established agency and state policies for payment.  This includes coding to the proper object code and Business Unit.  Payments must be accurate, timely, and have the proper supporting documentation attached to voucher batch for approval and posting.
•    Performs and processes multiple front-end, transactional accounting processes including entering data onto forms and other accounting/financial documents or databases to ensure proper accounting of funds; coding vouchers for identification; computing amounts to be disbursed/collected and applying established collection, discount and/or refund procedures; sorting and electronic filing of correspondence and records to ensure uniform storage and generating standardized reports.
•    Reviews accounting transactions for completeness and accuracy; reconciles account discrepancies and independently prepares resolutions to correct discrepancies performing account adjustments and posting to correct business unit and object code as needed.  
•    Ability to work in designated time frames for duties and assignments.

 

Requirements / Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications: Post high school coursework or vocational education in accounting, finance, business administration or related field OR experience performing accounting functions including interpreting and analyzing financial data.

Preferred Qualifications:  Prior participation in a team environment, skilled with business math, flexible and adaptable, problem solving, and can manage multiple priorities.  Experience with multiple accounting systems, self-development, customer service, advanced Excel, and process improvement.

Other:  Valid driver’s license or the ability to provide independent transportation and regular and reliable attendance. Include On Your Resume OR Application:
•    A summary of your relevant job experience as it pertains to the position.  
•    Current professional reference contact information of current and past supervisors.

Knowledge of: the principles and practices of accounting theory and double entry accounting concepts and procedures; generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP); accounting sy