Accountant II

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Hiring Agency:

Health & Human Services - Agency 25

Location:

Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate:

$

Job Posting:

JR Accountant II (Open)

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Job Description:

The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is looking for a dynamic individual with keen attention to detail to join our Office of Economic Assistance (OEA) Child Support Enforcement (CSE) Team as an Accountant II.

Under limited supervision, the Accountant II performs full-performance professional accounting work involving a wide variety of accounting and related financial activities.

Join DHHS and Help Us Make a Difference

As the Accountant II, you will:

• Receipt, balance, deposit, and validate the proper receipt, distribution, and disbursement of child support payments.

• Determine distribution based on PRWORA (Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act) and other Federal and State regulations and laws; resolve system discrepancies. Interpret court orders and analyze payment records.

• Receive, review, and approve invoices from interagency and private vendors for incurred Child Support Enforcement expenses.

• Compile statistical information and complete required monthly, quarterly, and annual Federal and State reports.

• Work with child support workers, agencies, and clients to resolve issues and properly disburse collections.

Hiring Rate: $24.844 per hour – Non-Exempt

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday; 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Dress Attire: Business Casual

Location: Lincoln – Nebraska State Office Building

Requirements / Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications: Associate 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.

Preferred Qualifications: Share your preferred qualification skills, experiences, and knowledge on your application or in your resume/cover letter as defined below.

• Must have good critical thinking skills.

• Familiarity with reading and interpreting court orders.

• Experience and knowledge working with CHARTs, NIS, OnBase, JUSTICS, and/or NFOCUS.

• Experience in reconciliation, accounts receivable and payable, and expense reports.

• Experience with Child Support, contracts, and forensic accounting.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of: professional accounting principles, theories, and practices; generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), practices and standards; research practices and techniques; budgeting techniques and methods; record keeping methods; word processing and spreadsheet computer software programs; computerized accounting software; federal and State laws and regulations applicable to accounting/finance operations.

Skill in: using mathematical methods or formulas to compare, analyze and present data; compiling data from multiple sources into a single, comprehensive document or report.

Ability to: apply the principles of accounting, statistics, and fiscal management; learn and apply the principles and concepts of specific agency programs, policies and operating details of an accounting system; prepare a budget; design reports and financial statements; compute and compile financial data involving the use of addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages and fractions; operate office equipment such as personal computers, photocopiers and desk calculators; manage funds and provide financial and budget recommendations; analyze data and draw conclusions; organize and present facts and opinions so others will understand; effectively communicate to exchange and elicit information.

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.

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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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