Accountant I

State of Nebraska • Lincoln, NE

4d • $18 • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Health and Human Services Children and Family Division is seeking an Accountant I to join their team. This position is responsible to review service referrals to generate service authorizations; review provider billings to ensure accuracy for payment; research and correct discrepancies in billing documents; identify and process over/underpayments; participate in the monthly aid claims audits of all providers; process and review travel logs for accuracy; work with external providers and internal staff to train on billing processes and procedures. Under general supervision, the Accountant I performs paraprofessional technical accounting work or routine professional accounting functions, maintaining financial records and processing transactions within an established accounting system of limited complexity. “You have the passion; we have the opportunities – let’s make a difference for Nebraskans!”

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.
• Knowledge of: the principles and practices of double entry accounting concepts and procedures; clerical accounting methods, forms and techniques; the methods of filing and maintaining accounting records; mathematical functions related to accounting processes;
• Experience of using Microsoft Outlook, Excel.
• Skill in: gathering and compiling data into spreadsheets or databases; listening to and understanding information and/or instructions received to perform assigned tasks; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; entering data into spreadsheets or databases.
• Ability to: learn and apply agency policies and guidelines pertinent to clerical accounting; learn clerical accounting terminology, codes and classifications; communicate to express ideas and facts; compute and compile financial data involving the use of addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, and fractions; operate office equipment such as personal computers, scanners, photocopiers, and desk calculators; extract data from established accounts for use in preparing accounting reports and statements.
• Ability to pay high attention to details and to interact with people of diverse backgrounds and effectively relate to customers.
• Highly organized, detail oriented, able to set and follow priorities, flexible in adjusting to changing work needs, and capable of working quickly and accurately in a high-volume work setting.

Nice To Haves

• Associated Degree in Accounting or Finance field.
• Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Review data on vouchers, invoices, and other source documents to ensure accuracy for payment.
• Review accounting transactions for completeness and accuracy.
• Educate agency staff, service providers, clients, customers, or other billing entities on the complete billing process.
• Review service referrals and generate service authorizations.
• Research and correct discrepancies in billing documents.
• Communicate with internal staff and providers to obtain additional information as needed.
• Answer providers and internal staff questions.
• Process monthly mileage billing and reimbursement.
• Participate in monthly paid claims audits as needed.
• Process paid claim adjustments and other tasks and projects related to the billing team duties as assigned by the supervisor.

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.
• Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status.
• For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits

What This Job Offers

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