SOS Accountant II (part-time)

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Hiring Agency:

Administrative Services - Agency 65

Location:

Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate:

$24.844

Job Posting:

JR2025-00017289 SOS Accountant II (part-time) (Open)

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Job Description:

Join a growing agency shaping Nebraska’s racing and gaming industry! The Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission seeks a part-time temporary Accountant II to support financial operations. If you’re detail-oriented and familiar with state accounting systems, this role offers meaningful work in a collaborative team. You’ll handle accounts payable, receivable, procurement, and budgeting- ensuring accuracy and efficiency. Ready to make an impact? We’d love to hear from you!

*This position will be 20 hours per week on average and is expected to last one year.

 

Examples of Work

• Accounts Payable (AP): Reviewing payment batches for correctness and approving payment batches in Enterprise One.
• Accounts Receivable (AR): Reviewing and approving deposit batches in Enterprise One, updating check register, and sending past due notices.
• Procurement: Creating contracts or purchase orders, approving and receipting purchase orders.
• Budget: Reviewing monthly budget reports, entering budget numbers into Enterprise One, and creating and reviewing journal entries to correct expenditures.

 

Requirements / Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Associate’s 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.

Preferred Qualifications: Prior accounting experience in State government and the use of Enterprise One for accounting activities. Pre-audit certified. Knowledge of State procurement policies and procedures is preferred, but we are willing to train the right candidate.  

Other: Individuals selected for this position will be prohibited from participating in gambling activities at a Nebraska Casino or racetrack during this assignment. 

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of state accounting systems and state accounting policies and procedures.
• Ability to understand, interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies, procedures, laws, and other work directives.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in work product.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Dependable; reliable attendance.

 

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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