Accountant II

State of Nebraska; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays and leave

Vacation days

Sick leave

Retirement match

Medical premium assistance

Job summary

Nebraska Public Retirement Systems in Lincoln, NE seeks an Accountant II to join our Financial Reporting team. You will perform daily pre-audit and post-audit entries, reconciliations, monthly trial balance, and assist with month-end close while upholding high standards of integrity.

The position offers a competitive state pay rate starting at $25.403 per hour, with a range to $37.448, plus excellent benefits including holidays, vacation, sick leave, retirement matching, and medical premium

Qualifications

• Associate degree in accounting, finance, business administration, statistics or related field.
• Or 2 years’ experience with professional accounting procedures including developing and modifying accounting/financial management systems.
• Preferred: advanced Excel, Access, and experience with multiple accounting systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily pre-audit and post-audit entries.
• Complete monthly account reconciliations.
• Prepare and review Monthly Trial Balance.
• Assist with month-end close processes.
• Update and monitor daily financial reports.
• Manage and evaluate cash flow reporting.
• Participate in special projects.
• Provide backup support for other Finance teams.
• Reconcile Contributions and research variances.
• Prepare Monthly Journal Entries to record activity.
• Assist Employers with Retirement Questions.

Skills

Attention to detail

Financial analysis

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Job description

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency

Retirement Systems - Agency 85

Location

Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate

$25.403

Job Posting

JR2026-00029179 Accountant II (Open)

Job Description

Are you someone who enjoys learning, growing, and taking on new challenges? Do you thrive in a role with variety, enjoy working with numbers, and take pride in getting the details right? If supporting a team and contributing to meaningful work motivates you, we’d love to meet you.

Nebraska Public Retirement Systems is searching for an Accountant II position to join our Financial Reporting team. We’re looking for an individual who is proactive, efficient, focused, excited to learn, and committed to high standards of integrity. We value team members who contribute to a positive culture where employees are supported, appreciated, and encouraged to grow.

Work Schedule: M-F, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Hiring Rate: $25.403

Range: $25.403 - $37.448

The pay rate may be commensurate with education and/or experience within fiscal constraints if approved.

State employment offers great benefits!

During your first year here at NPERS, you’ll receive 13 paid holidays per year, you can earn 12 days of vacation and 12 days of sick leave, have your retirement contributions matched at 156%, and 79% of your medical insurance premiums are paid by your employer. Do you have student loans? We are also a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).

Examples of Work

• Perform daily pre-audit and post-audit entries
• Complete monthly account reconciliations
• Prepare and review Monthly Trial Balance
• Assist with month-end close processes
• Update and monitor daily financial reports
• Manage and evaluate cash flow reporting
• Participate in special projects
• Provide backup support for other Finance teams
• Reconcile Contributions and research variances
• Prepare Monthly Journal Entries to record activity
• Assist Employers with Retirement Questions

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, Microsoft Access, and process improvement.

Other

Successful candidates will be required to complete and pass a Federal Background Check, which includes being fingerprinted. Information on the FBI Privacy Act Statement and Opportunity to Challenge Procedures can be found at the link below.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

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; Microsoft Excel; database management; federal and State laws and regulations applicable to accounting/finance operations.

Skill in: using mathematical methods or formulas to compare, analyze and present data; compiling data from multiple sources into a single, comprehensive document or report.

Ability to: apply the principles of accounting, statistics, and fiscal management; learn and apply the principles and concepts of specific agency programs, policies and operating details of an accounting system; design 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, photocopiers and desk calculators; manage funds and provide financial and budget recommendations; analyze data and draw conclusions; organize and present facts and opinions so others will understand; effectively communicate to exchange and elicit information.

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.