The work we do matters! Hiring Agency: Administrative Services - Agency 65 Location: Lincoln, NE Hiring Rate: $18.360 Job Posting: JR2026-00029309 Accountant I (Open) Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed): Job Description: Do you enjoy being part of a great team? Are you detailed oriented? Have a knack for numbers? Central Finance is looking for and Accountant I. Central Finance delivers financial expertise to 13 Divisions within the Department of Administrative Services (DAS). Our financial team provides Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) services as well as budgetary monitoring and financial analysis. We are seeking an Accountant I who will work with the financial team focusing on Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR). 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: Job duties include entering, analyzing, reviewing/pre-auditing and approving various expenditure payment types, journal entries, deposits and other AP and AR transactions as needed. Entering and validating data in various billing systems/databases. Generating, extracting, compiling, organizing, and analyzing financial data from vouchers, ledgers, journals and other accounting documents and databases to develop and prepare spreadsheets, reports, statements and other financial documents or files. Assisting members of the financial support team including the Budget Analysts. This position will communicate with vendors, agency personnel and other agencies to answer inquiries and clarify any matters that maybe in question. All other duties as assigned within the scope of the classification. Requirements / Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: 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. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with Excel software. *Interview candidates will be given a 30-minute Excel test* Other: Regular and Reliable attendance is required. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Ability to learn and apply the principles and concepts of specific agency programs and regulations and the procedures of an accounting system. Excellent communication skills with both internal and external customers and staff. Ability to work independently, multi-task and make independent decisions. If you're currently employed by the State of Nebraska, please don't apply through this external career site. Instead, log in to Workday and open the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page. You can access Workday anytime through the Link web page: https://link.nebraska.gov/ 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. We are seeking talented individuals to join our team in careers that make a difference in the lives of Nebraskans. Once you've had the opportunity to explore our current open positions, apply for those of interest to you. Click here for a video tutorial. Contact state.jobs@nebraska.gov for additional support. Check back on your candidate profile to see the status of your submitted applications, as well as any new postings that might interest you! Thank you for your interest in joining our team! State Government is one of the largest and most diverse employers in Nebraska. Whether it's helping a vulnerable child, advancing public health, making highways safer, or preserving our natural resources, the work we do matters!

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