Accountant I - Public Sector Finance & Growth

State of Nebraska; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Health insurance

Life insurance

PSLF

Job summary

State of Nebraska in Lincoln, NE seeks an Accountant I to join Central Finance. You will enter, analyze, pre-audit and approve AP and AR transactions, prepare journals and financial reports, and collaborate with vendors and agency staff.

Candidates should have post-secondary accounting coursework or related experience, with Excel proficiency. Regular attendance is expected, and the team offers generous benefits and opportunities in public service.

Qualifications

• Post high school coursework or related field OR experience performing accounting functions.
• Experience with Excel; Interview candidates will be given a 30-minute Excel test.
• Regular and reliable attendance is required.

Responsibilities

• Entering, analyzing, reviewing/pre-auditing and approving AP/AR transactions.
• Entering and validating data in billing systems/databases.
• Generating and analyzing financial data to prepare reports and documents.
• Communicating with vendors and agency personnel to clarify matters.

Skills

Excel

Education

Post high school coursework in accounting/finance

Job description

State of Nebraska in Lincoln, NE seeks an Accountant I to join Central Finance. You will enter, analyze, pre-audit and approve AP and AR transactions, prepare journals and financial reports, and collaborate with vendors and agency staff.

Candidates should have post-secondary accounting coursework or related experience, with Excel proficiency. Regular attendance is expected, and the team offers generous benefits and opportunities in public service.