Accountant I

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency:

Banking and Finance - Agency 19

Location:

Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate:

$17.561

Job Posting:

JR2025-00014535 Accountant I (Open)

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Job Description:

The Accountant I position will conduct a variety of duties including; accounting, pre-audit of accounts payables, deposit and exam billing processing, fixed assets inventory, purchasing, oversee record retention, accounts receivables and accounts payables, and assist the Business Manager as assigned. This position requires successful completion of State of Nebraska DAS - State Accounting Pre-Audit Certification Training.


Look at what we have to offer!

• 13 paid holidays
• Vacation and sick leave that begin 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

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

• 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 filing correspondence and records to ensure uniform storage and generating standardized reports.
• Extracts, compiles, and analyzes financial data from vouchers, ledgers, journals, computer printouts or files to prepare or facilitate the preparation of standardized or recurring reports and statements and to assist management in analyzing, financial planning, forecasting and decision making.
• Posts data to ledgers, journals, and worksheets to establish and maintain records of financial transactions.
• Reviews data on vouchers, invoices, computer printouts, and other source documents, files or databases to ensure the information is accurate and complete and in compliance with established agency policies and procedures to identify possible adverse and other financial conditions.
• Reviews accounting transactions for completeness and accuracy; reconciles account discrepancies and resolutions to correct discrepancies performing account adjustments and posting to correct business unit and object code as needed.
• Educates agency staff, service providers, clients, customers or other billing entities on the complete billing process or by providing interpretations of existing agency policies and procedures to answer inquiries, clarify matters in question.
• Compiles financial data necessary to develop budget proposals; recommends/suggests budget proposals based on analysis of data compiled; assists management in planning and administering funds; monitors budget and provides ongoing reports to management.
• Collects moneys, writes receipts, codes and posts transactions to proper accounts, and stores moneys in cash drawer for deposit with State Treasurer to ensure proper accounting and safekeeping of funds; works with vendors/customers to resolve invoice and statement discrepancies.
• May train and guide the work of support positions performing clerical accounting transactions.
• Other duties as assigned within the scope of the classification.

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: Technology aptitude, attention to detail, ability to follow work guides, ability to manipulate reports in Excel, ability to take ownership of assigned tasks and responsibilities.

Other: No prior infractions wi