Business Accounts Manager
State of Nebraska

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency:
Crime Commission - Agency 78

Location:
Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate:
$23.140

Job Posting:
JR2024-00012006 Business Accounts Manager (Open)

Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):
12-31-2024

Job Description:
Are you detailed, organized and looking for an amazing career with top notch benefits? The Nebraska Crime Commission is currently seeking a Business Accounts Manager. Under limited supervision, the Business Accounts Manager serves as a coordinator or specialist for the agency. They will work directly under the Accounting Director. This position serves as the main point of contact in all matters related to accounting concerns and needs. It handles inquiries and requests from internal and external partners, stays on top of accounts and making sure invoices are paid and/or sent, meets regularly with other team members to discuss budgets and funding, and keeps track of any contracts made through the agency.

Look at what we have to offer!
• 13 paid holidays
• Vacation and sick leave that begin accruing immediately
• Military leave
• 156% (that's not a typo!) 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
At the State, we stand by our core values of treating others with dignity and respect, acting ethically in all situations, and creating an environment where our customer is our top priority. Apply to join our team today!

Job Duties: Responsible for payments to vendors, deposits, receivables, and journal entries for over 75 unique business units for general, cash, and federal funds. Works with Administrative Services procurement to create contracts as needed for the agency. Responsible for assuring payrolls are processed accurately by working with Shared Services. Works closely with the directors of the Victim Assistance Grants Division and Information Services Division to track expenditures and make payments from federal sub-grants awarded to the agency

Requirements / Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in public or business administration, accounting or any discipline related to the work assigned. One year of experience in planning, organizing, and implementing program administrative or business financial functions. Experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications: Bachelors degree in business administration, accounting, finance or related field and three years business related experience. Related work experience may substitute for the Bachelors degree requirement on a year-for-year basis.

Other: Regular and Reliable attendance is required. This position requires travel. As such, the incumbent must be able to present a valid driver's license or another form of reliable transportation.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of: business practices, methods and systems; general accounting systems; state accounting policies and procedures; state purchasing processes, policies and procedures; inventory methods; personnel practices, policies and procedures; agency rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

Ability to: communicate effectively; establish positive working relationships with all contacts; supervise and direct others; identify and resolve problems; read, understand, interpret and apply rules and regulations, policies and procedures, etc.; prepare various budget, financial and administrative reports using computer software applications (such as Word, Excel, Power Point, Enterprise 1, etc.)


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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