Accountant II

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency:

Health & Human Services

• Agency 25

Location:

Nebraska State Office Building

• Lincoln

Hiring Rate:

$23.821

Classification Salary Range:

$23.82 - $35.12

Job Posting:

JR2024-00006434 Accountant II (Open)

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Job Description:

Are you a numbers guru with a passion for public service? DHHS, Division of Operations is looking for the next Accountant II to join the team. Take charge of managing financial transactions, ensuring the smooth flow of funds to enhance the provision of vital programs and services to the community. Bring your skills to the forefront and make a meaningful impact on the lives of Nebraskans today.

Examples of Work

What you will do as an Accountant II:

• Deposit monies of miscellaneous receivables, process monthly payments, daily receipts, and handle related documents.

• Maintain supporting deposit documents and files.

• Review entries for accuracy and post on a daily basis.

• Reconciliation of bank statements.

• Extract report from Enterprise One.

• Special projects as assigned.

• Provide backup functions to other staff within the unit.

Requirements / Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Associates 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 participation in a team environment, skilled with business math, flexible and adaptable, problem solving, and can manage multiple priorities. Experience with multiple accounting systems, self-development, customer service, advanced Excel, and appreciation of collaborative, team-based work. Interest in continuous learning, growth as well as supporting Nebraskans needing assistance with Medicaid Title 469 - Community Based Medicaid annual redetermination eligibility.

Hiring rate: Available wage that will be offered is $23.821 / hr.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Knowledge of: generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), practices and standards; budgeting techniques and methods; record keeping methods; federal and State laws and regulations applicable to accounting/finance operations. Enterprise One (E1) and Nebraska Family Online Client User System (N-Focus) knowledge preferred; however, willing to train.

Skill in: using mathematical methods or formulas to compare, analyze and present data; compiling data from multiple sources into a single, comprehensive documents or reports. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and expertise with Excel. Correspond with Nebraskans via telephone or written form.

Ability to: manage time and competing priorities; learn and apply the principles and concepts of specific agency programs, policies and operating details of an accounting system; effectively communicate to exchange and extract information and explain information to various audiences.

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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