Accountant III

5 days ago

Lincoln, Nebraska, United States State of Nebraska Full time $34,548 - $80,000 per year

The work we do matters

Hiring Agency:

Agriculture - Agency 18


Location:

Lincoln, NE


Hiring Rate:

$28.709


Job Posting:

JR Accountant III (Open)


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


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, an Promotion. This position operates as a business manager for the area, ensuring timely processing of accounts receivable and payables, supervising the day-to day operations, and serving as the principal staff authority on generally accepted accounting principles. It also manages procurement for the Agency and works alongside the Budget and Finance Administrator on setting and managing the budget.

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: Manage electronic and physical inbox for the Finance area. Pre-audit accounts payable and receivable. Review and approve procurement documents in accordance with State Purchasing Policies. Analyze financial data and provide projections on spending and funding levels for current and future fiscal years. Directs, implements, and modifies policies, procedures, instructions, and manuals relating to the accounting, budgeting and financial reporting functions. Processes and reviews payroll for budget accuracy and verify positions are paid from correct programs. All other duties assigned within the scope of the classification.

Requirements / Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, statistics, business administration or related field; OR Associates degree in accounting, finance, statistics, business administration or related field and two years' experience with professional accounting procedures; OR four years' experience with professional accounting procedures including developing public accounting systems, modifying public accounting systems, and financial management consultation.

Other: Regular and Reliable attendance is required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Proficient with MS Office, specifically Microsoft Excel. Effectively communicate to explain complex information to various audiences. Ability to manage time and competing priorities. Ability to learn and apply the principles and concepts of specific agency programs, policies, and operating details to managing a budget. Self starter and able to problem solve independently.

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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.

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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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