Accountant I

State of Nebraska; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stable Employment Opportunity

Career Development and Learning Opport

156% Match on retirement plan

13 Paid Holidays

Generous Leave Accruals and Benefits

Work Life Balance

Job summary

Nebraska State Historical Society is seeking an energetic team member to join our finance team in Lincoln, NE. The Accountant I will assist in accounts payable/receivable, handle journal entries, sales tax, and vendor records, contributing to accurate financial reporting.

The role requires attention to detail, basic accounting knowledge, and the ability to work with state systems. Travel is required and benefits are offered by the State of Nebraska.

Qualifications

• Post high school coursework or vocational education in accounting, finance, business administration or related field
• Experience performing accounting functions including interpreting and analyzing financial data preferred
• Associate degree in Accounting, Budgeting, Finance or related field, or high school diploma with 4 years of related experience

Responsibilities

• Create daily deposit documents and reconcile for accuracy
• Prepare journal entries for credit card clearing and agency purchases
• Process monthly sales tax submissions to the Department of Revenue
• Maintain and update vendor files and assist in accounts payable/receivable

Skills

Accounting basics

Financial data analysis

Microsoft Excel

Customer service

Education

Post high school coursework in accounting

Associate degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

Accounting software

Office suite (Excel/Docs)

Job description

The work we do matters!Hiring Agency:Nebraska State Historical Society - Agency 54Location:Lincoln, NEHiring Rate:$18.360Job Posting:JR2026-00029904 Accountant I (Open)Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):10-30-2026Job Description:The Nebraska State Historical Society is seeking an energetic team member to join our finance team! This role will be responsible for multiple facets of accounting for the agency, including assisting in accounts payable/receivable, sales tax, and more. If you are a team player who enjoys learning, this opportunity is for you!Why Join Us:Stable Employment OpportunityCareer Development and Learning Opportunities156% Match on first 4.8% contribution to Retirement Plan13 Paid HolidaysGenerous Leave Accruals and BenefitsOpportunity to be a part of an organization that Values Work Life BalanceCheck out the Benefits: https://das.nebraska.gov/personnel/wellness/active-employee.htmlJob Duties:Create:Daily deposit documents, reconcile for accuracy, and do the submission to the state treasurer as timeline would dictate.Journal entries for credit card clearing.Vouchers for agencies purchase card transactions.Process:Journal entry for agency’s purchase card transactions.Monthly sales tax and submit it to Department of Revenue.Miscellaneous:Maintain and update vendor files.Other duties as assigned within the scope of the classification.Requirements and Qualifications:Minimum: Post high school coursework or vocational education in accounting, finance, business administration or related field OR experience performing accounting functions including interpreting and analyzing financial data.Preferred Qualifications: Associate degree in Accounting, Budgeting, Finance or related field, or high school diploma with 4 years of related experience.Other: This position requires travel. As such, the incumbent must be able to present a valid driver’s license, or another form of reliable transportation. Regular and Reliable attendance is required.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Must have a basic understanding of Accounting Principles, excellent customer service skills, focus and attention to detail, ability to adapt quickly to new software, and an intermediate level of understanding of Microsoft Office Suite.If you're currently employed by the State of Nebraska, please don't apply through this external career site. Instead, log in to Workday and open the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page. You can access Workday anytime through the Link web page: https://link.nebraska.gov/BenefitsWe 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#benefitsEqual Opportunity StatementThe 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.