Accountant II
State of Nebraska

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency:
Military - Agency 31

Location:
Lincoln Job Posting

Hiring Rate:

Classification Salary Range:
$17.22 - $35.12

Job Posting:
JR2024-00005874 Accountant II (Open Date: 04/29/2024)

Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):
05-08-2024

Job Description:
Location: State Support Services Division, 2443 NW 24th Street, Lincoln NE

If we are unable to fill the position at the Accountant II level, we will consider applicants at the Accountant I level to be determined by education and/or experience.

Upon a successful probationary period not to exceed one year and when performing higher level duties, the supervisor can recommend a promotion from Accountant I to Accountant II at a higher rate of pay.

Starting Hourly Pay Rate for the Accountant II level is $23.821.
Starting Hourly Pay Rate for the Accountant I level is $17.216.

Job Duties:

*Advises agency personnel concerning accounting procedures and policies
*Consults with and advises management on financial matters
*Interprets appropriate federal and State laws, rules and regulations
*Reconciles complex accounts and authorizes transfer of funds for program expenses and grant funding
*Reviews data on vouchers, invoices and other source documents
*Other duties as assigned

Requirements / Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Accountant II: 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.

Accountant I: 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.

Other: Background check is required. Must have a valid state driver's license.

Knowledge of accounting practices and federal and State laws and regulations.

Ability to apply principles of accounting and fiscal management.

o Stable employment and hours with regular salary increases
o Thirteen paid holidays per year
o Competitive benefits, paid time off, and retirement, agency free parking and flexible work schedules, military leave
o 79% employer-paid health insurance with four plans and coverage levels to choose from
o Dental, vision, long and short-term disability, flex spending and health savings accounts, employee assistance program, employee discount program, and more
o Generous vacation and sick leave earnings each year starting at 12 days each.
o 156% state-matched retirement for state plans
o Stipend for eligible military retirees on TRICARE
o A safe and secure environment with great teammates


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.

Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! For more information on benefits currently offered to permanent teammates, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits

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.

Current employees of the State of Nebraska should NOT apply on this external career. Instead go to Workday and access the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page.