Accountant I - Central Office

State of Nebraska • Lincoln, NE

2d • $18 • Onsite

About The Position

Are you a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual with a passion for numbers? Ready to kickstart your professional journey in a dynamic and impactful environment? The Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) is seeking a bright and enthusiastic Accountant I to join our team in Lincoln, NE. The State of Nebraska can offer you: • 13 paid holidays • Vacation and sick leave (24 days your first year, accruing immediately) • Military leave • 156% 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) eligible through the Federal government • Wide variety and availability of career advancement • Meaningful public service -- service with a purpose! • Numerous training and development opportunities For more information call 402-471-2654. For Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodations, please contact Megan Jones at [e-mail] Perform front-end transactional accounting processes, including data entry and form completion Code vouchers for identification and tracking Compute amounts to be disbursed or collected following established procedures Sort, file, and maintain accounting correspondence and records Generate, extract, compile, and analyze financial data for reports and statements Maintain communication with vendors, agency personnel, and the public to provide information and resolve inquiries Educate staff and billing entities on billing processes and agency policies Review accounting documents for completeness and compliance with requirements Apply accounting principles, including double-entry concepts and GAAP standards Perform mathematical computations involving percentages, fractions, and basic operations Work independently, manage multiple tasks, and make informed decisions Learn and implement specific agency accounting systems, regulations, and procedures

Requirements

• 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.
• Applicant accepting a job offer must pass the following pre-employment exams in this order: medical exam and, at a randomly announced time, pass a drug test.
• Once at the Staff Training Academy, must successfully complete the fully paid NE Corrections Training Program.

Nice To Haves

• Associates Degree in Accounting or Finance field
• proficiency with Microsoft Office including Excel
• experience with computer software programs.
• Classifying accounting transactions, maintain, and reconcile accounts experience.
• Computer and data entry experience including Enterprise One (E1).

Responsibilities

• Perform front-end transactional accounting processes, including data entry and form completion
• Code vouchers for identification and tracking
• Compute amounts to be disbursed or collected following established procedures
• Sort, file, and maintain accounting correspondence and records
• Generate, extract, compile, and analyze financial data for reports and statements
• Maintain communication with vendors, agency personnel, and the public to provide information and resolve inquiries
• Educate staff and billing entities on billing processes and agency policies
• Review accounting documents for completeness and compliance with requirements
• Apply accounting principles, including double-entry concepts and GAAP standards
• Perform mathematical computations involving percentages, fractions, and basic operations
• Work independently, manage multiple tasks, and make informed decisions
• Learn and implement specific agency accounting systems, regulations, and procedures

Benefits

• 13 paid holidays
• Vacation and sick leave (24 days your first year, accruing immediately)
• Military leave
• 156% 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) eligible through the Federal government
• Wide variety and availability of career advancement
• Meaningful public service -- service with a purpose!
• Numerous training and development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED