Public Sector Auditor & Cost Accountant (Travel)

State-of-Nebraska; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Health insurance

Retirement match

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

PSLF program

Career development

Team environment

Job summary

The State of Nebraska invites applications for an Auditor/Cost Accountant in Lincoln, NE. You will work with multiple commodity boards to review records for statutory compliance and support accounting functions across the agency.

Responsibilities include budgeting, pre-audit activities, and preparing reports, with travel as needed. A bachelor’s degree in business or accounting is required, and the position offers extensive benefits and career development opportunities within the public sector.

Qualifications

• Experience with MS Office, especially Excel.
• Ability to explain and simplify complex policies.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage budgets as set by commodity boards.
• Pre-audit payables and receivables for compliance.
• Audit first purchasers for statutory compliance.
• Prepare financial reports and analyses.
• Attend Board meetings and provide direction to Boards.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration or accounting

Job description

The State of Nebraska invites applications for an Auditor/Cost Accountant in Lincoln, NE. You will work with multiple commodity boards to review records for statutory compliance and support accounting functions across the agency.

Responsibilities include budgeting, pre-audit activities, and preparing reports, with travel as needed. A bachelor’s degree in business or accounting is required, and the position offers extensive benefits and career development opportunities within the public sector.