Accountant II

United States·Lincolnmid

Finance & AccountingAccountant

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Associates degree in accounting, finance, business administration,

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Finance & AccountingAccountant

Labor - Agency 23

Lincoln, NE

$25.403

JR2026-00030165 Accountant II (Open)

Are you detail oriented? Is accuracy important to you? Do you like to be an expert? Nebraska Department of Labor - Finance team is looking for a person to fill our Accounting team position supporting primarily A/P with some A/R. In addition to those duties, we need someone to play a key role ensuring that our payroll is absolutely accurate.

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.

Here’s what we have to offer:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous retirement plan with employer match
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSFL) through the Federal government
• and more!

Prepare and upload vouchers.
Review entries for accuracy and post daily.
Update/monitor expense reimbursement transactions.
Participate in payroll processing.
Serve as back up for business unit creation for grant purposes.
Retrieve and file cash report daily.
Prepare and issue Unemployment Insurance refund checks.
Account reconciliations
Special projects as assigned.
Provide backup functions to other staff within the Accounting unit.

Requirements

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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 specific agency programs, policies and operating details of an accounting system; design reports and financial statements; compute and compile financial data involving the use of addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages and fractions; operate office equipment such as personal computers, photocopiers and desk calculators; manage funds and provide financial and budget recommendations; analyze data and draw conclusions; organize and present facts and opinions so others will understand; effectively communicate to exchange and elicit information.

What We Offer

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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.