Accountant I at State of Nebraska in Lincoln, Nebraska

Job Description:

The work we do matters!




Hiring Agency:

Agriculture - Agency 18



Location:

Lincoln, NE



Hiring Rate:

$17.561



Job Posting:

JR2024-00011548 Accountant I (Open)



Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):
12-10-2024



Job Description:

What do you know about the Nebraska Department of Agriculture? The Department is a very diverse agency with approximately 26 different cash accounts, approximately 14 federal funds and performs similar accounting/budgeting duties for seven commodity board agencies. We are 90% regulatory and 10% promotion with 4 focus areas Food Safety Consumer Protection, Animal Plant Health Protection, Supervision, and Promotion.
This position is primarily responsible for accounts receivable. Most of the duties are reoccurring and required daily or monthly. This position is great for someone who enjoys repetition and knowing what to expect each day. There is also cross training to assist with other clerical work within the Finance area.


Look at what we have to offer!


• 13 paid holidays
• Vacation and sick leave that begin accruing immediately
• Military leave
• 156% (that's not a typo!) state-matched retirement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• 79% employer paid health insurance plans
• Dental and vision insurance plans
• Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance policy
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) through the Federal government
• Wide variety and availability of career advancement as the largest and most diverse employer in the State
• Opportunity to be part of meaningful work and make a difference through public service
• Training and Development based on your career aspirations
• Fun, inviting teammates
• A safe and secure environment


At the State, we stand by our core values of treating others with dignity and respect, acting ethically in all situations, and creating an environment where our customer is our top priority. Apply to join our team today!



Job duties



- Create daily Treasurer's deposits for cash and checks received by the Department.


- Create morning deposit listings for monies received online for the previous day.


- Work with Focus Areas on deposit reconciliation and questions.


- Complete journal entries to move money to appropriate accounts.


- Manage check log to verify money is deposited within statutory limit.


- Oversees PCI Compliance.



Requirements / Qualifications




Minimum Qualfiications: 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: Regular and reliable attendance is required.



Knowledge, Skills and Abilities



- Experience with MS Office, specifically Microsoft Excel.


- Ability to manage time and ensure tasks are completed daily.


- Proficient at organization and managing information from several sources.


- Communicating information in an efficient and professional manner.






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! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, 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.



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