Accountant I

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency:

Environment and Energy - Agency 84

Location:

Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate:

$17.561

Job Posting:

JR2024-00010850 Accountant I (Open)

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

11-13-2024

Job Description:

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.
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Are you passionate about preserving, enhancing, and protecting Nebraska’s environment? If so, please consider a career with the State of Nebraska at the Department of Environment and Energy (NDEE). At NDEE, employees have the opportunity to work with a dynamic and supportive team of mission-focused individuals tasked with maintaining, restoring, and enhancing the quality of Nebraska’s air, land, water and efficient renewable energy use. Some of the things you can look forward to as an employee of NDEE:
• A modern new building in Fallbrook with free onsite parking – 245 Fallbrook Blvd – Lincoln, NE.
• Easily accessible from I-80.
• Wide variety and availability of career advancement as one of the largest and most diverse employers in the State.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Opportunity to be part of meaningful work and make a difference through public service.
• Opportunity to work in a productive and creative environment where no two days are ever the same!
• Training and development based on your career aspirations.
• Respected as a valued team member.
• Monday – Friday – 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Flexible schedule and 10-hour workdays allowed after six-month probation and with management approval.

What you will do!
The successful candidate will develop, prepare, and analyze financial and operating data while performing a variety of accounting duties.

What’s in it for you!
The opportunity to work in a productive and creative environment where no two days are ever the same! We offer a competitive benefits package that offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans for the employee and their qualified family members, as well as paid sick leave, vacation leave, personal leave, and 13 paid holidays a year. A brand-new office building in 2020 with free parking. And you will be doing work knowing you are making a difference for current and future generations.
12 days of vacation during first year of service (accruals increase with years of service), 12 days of sick leave during first year of service (accruals increase with years of service), and 13 paid holidays per year. Permanent Teammate Benefits: • Health Insurance • Dental Insurance • Vision Insurance • WellNebraska Health Plan • Direct Primary Care (DPC) • Mail order Rx (3 month supply) and Specialty Pharmacy program • Virtual Visits and FREE Nurse line 24 hours a day 7 days a week • Employee Assistance Program • Retirement/Investment Plan • Early Retirement Insurance Program (55 and older) • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability • Health Savings Account • Flexible Spending Accounts • Life and AD&D Insurance • Tuition Assistance* • LinkedIn Learning Access to 16,000+ On-Demand Courses • Direct Deposit of Payroll • Nebraska State Employees Credit Union • Deferred Compensation Plan • Paid Holidays • Vacation, Sick, Civil, and Injury Leave • Military Training or Emergency Duty Leave • Teammate Discount Program