Accountant I

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Hiring Agency:

Revenue - Agency 16

Location:

Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate:

$17.561

Job Posting:

JR2024-00010942 ACCOUNTANT I (Open)

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Job Description:

**The Department does not sponsor non-immigrant work or Student visas for this position**

DESCRIPTION:

Under general supervision, performs full-performance professional and technical level accounting work in the day-to-day maintenance of accounts and/or financial records in one or more established accounting/financial management systems; assists in developing, revising, and operating an accounting/financial management system; performs related work as assigned.

JOB DUTIES:

•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.

•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.

•Compliance: Ensure documentation complies with DOR 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.

•Serve as backup function for preparing or approving daily deposits documents, tax receipts/refunds and daily reconciliation function.

 

Qualifications/Requirements:

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

Preferences:

Minimum of two years of experience working in a financial setting.  Excel experience preferred.  Knowledge of governmental accounting, State Taxes, or understanding of ACH rules beneficial.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

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; word processing and spreadsheet computer software programs.   

Skill in: listening to and understanding information received; using mathematical methods or formulas to compare and analyze data; developing and applying equations and/or formulas; compiling data from multiple sources into a single, comprehensive document or report.  

Ability to: learn and apply the principles and concepts of specific agency programs, regulations and procedures of an accounting system; learn and apply GAAP practices and standards; communicate with agency staff and the public to provide and elicit information; classify accounting transactions, maintain, and reconcile accounts, close accounts and prepare reports and statements; extract data from established accounts and prepare accounting reports and financial statements; review accounting documents for completeness and conformance with specific requirements and to take the appropriate corrective action when necessary; design or modify 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, scanners, photocopiers and desk calculators.

 

 

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.

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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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