Accountant I
State of Nebraska

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency:
Health & Human Services - Agency 25

Location:
Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate:
$17.561

Job Posting:
JR2024-00010089 Accountant I (Evergreen) (Open)

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Job Description:
Join the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and Help Us Make a Difference!
Are you experienced in accounting, financial processes, or business administration? Do you excel with word processing, spreadsheets, and Microsoft Office? If so, DHHS offers a fantastic opportunity to advance your career!
Key Responsibilities:
•Financial Transactions: Handle payments for licenses and programs and
prepare deposit documents.
•Documentation: Prepare billing documents, invoices, and financial forms;
record transactions in accounting systems.
•Record Maintenance: Post data to ledgers, journals, and worksheets to
maintain financial records.
•Accounts Payable: Process invoices and contract payments through
OnBase and the Enterprise One (NIS) voucher system.
•Expense Reimbursements: Process Employee Expense Reimbursements
(ERDs) and travel documents for payment.
•Compliance: Ensure documentation complies with DHHS and State policies
and procedures.
•Coding: Apply correct coding to ensure accurate financial statements.
•Spreadsheets: Prepare and use spreadsheets for processing and
documentation.
•Filing: File documentation electronically or on paper for future reference.
•Evaluation and Reporting: Evaluate documents for policy compliance,
initiate payments, and compile financial data for reports and analysis.

What We Offer:
•13 paid holidays
•Vacation and sick leave start 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)
•Opportunities for career advancement
•Meaningful work and impactful public service
•Training and development tailored to your career goals
•A supportive and fun work environment

Wage: $17.561/hour

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Dress Attire: Business Casual

Requirements / Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications: Post-high school coursework or vocational education in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field OR experience in accounting functions including interpreting and analyzing financial data.

Preferred Qualifications: Associate degree in accounting or finance. Experience with Enterprise One (E-1), OnBase, NFOCUS, and MMIS is a plus. Familiarity with processing Out of State Travel Authorizations (OSTAs) and Direct Billing Authorizations (DBAs) is also preferred.

Knowledge of: the principles and practices of double entry accounting concepts and procedures; clerical accounting methods, forms and techniques; the methods of filing and maintaining accounting records; mathematical functions related to accounting processes; word processing and spreadsheet computer software program.
Skill in: Gathering and compiling data into spreadsheets or data bases. The position requires high attention to details and follow up skills.


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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