About the role
The work we do matters!
Hiring Agency:
Labor - Agency 23
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Job Description:
We are looking for a candidate who is proactive, efficiency driven, customer-focused, team oriented, loves to learn, and has a high personal standard of integrity. We are interested in candidates who will participate in and support a culture where employees are valued and developed. Advanced excel skills a plus but not necessary as long as you are willing to learn.
If unable to fill as an Accountant II, position will be filled as an Accountant I.
Hire rate for Accountant II is $24.298.
Hire rate for Accountant I is $17.561.
Here's what we have to offer!
• 13 paid holidays
• Vacation and sick leave that begin accruing immediately
• Military leave
• 156% 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
Examples of Work
• Pre-audit and post entries on a daily basis.
• Monthly reconciliations for Labor Treasury accounts.
• Update and monitor daily reports.
• Manage and review cash flow reporting.
• Special projects as assigned.
• Provide backup functions to other teams in Finance.
Location: 550 S. 16th St - Lincoln, NE
Schedule: Monday – Friday; 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Requirements / Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
Accountant II: Associate degree in accounting, finance, business administration, statistics or related field and experience with accounting/financial management systems OR 2 years’ experience with professional accounting procedures including developing and modifying accounting/financial management systems.
Accountant I: 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: Successful candidate will be required to complete and pass a Federal Background Check, which includes being fingerprinted. Information on the FBI Privacy Act Statement and Opportunity to Challenge Procedures can be found at the below links.
The FBI Privacy Act Statement: https://www.fbi.gov/services/cjis/compact-council/privacy-act-statement.
Opportunity to Challenge Procedures: https://www.edo.cjis.gov
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of: the principles and practices of accounting theory and double entry accounting concepts and procedures; generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP); accounting systems; the methods of filing and maintaining accounting records; Microsoft Excel; database management; federal and State laws and regulations applicable to accounting/finance operations.
Skill in: using mathematical methods or formulas to compare, analyze and present data; compiling data from multiple sources into a single, comprehensive document or report.
Ability to: apply the principles of accounting, statistics, and fiscal management; learn and apply the principles and concepts of specifi
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