Student Intern

2 weeks ago

Lincoln, Nebraska, United States State of Nebraska Full time $40,000 - $60,000 per year

The work we do matters

Hiring Agency:

Transportation - Agency 27

Location:

Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate:

$

Job Posting:

JR Student Intern - Controller Division (Open)

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Job Description:

The Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) has an exciting opportunity for an accounting or business student to join our team and work with our Controller Division.

At the Nebraska Department of Transportation, we are responsible for the planning, development, design, construction, maintenance, and administration of the state highway system. Our goals include preserving the billions of dollars Nebraskans have invested in their state highway system, making the highways safe and efficient, and accomplishing this in a timely and cost-effective manner.

Come grow your financial career in a dynamic, supportive, and innovative work environment

Job Duties:

  • Perform indirect cost rate reviews/risk assessments of rates submitted by consultants, local public agencies, and Metropolitan Planning Organizations.
  • Perform reviews of railroad labor/equipment billing rate calculations and supporting documentation.
  • Perform final cost reviews/risk assessments of actual billings submitted by railroads, utilities, consultants, and local governmental units for reimbursement eligibility.
  • Participate in the 2 CFR 200 subrecipient audit monitoring process.
  • Support project closeout process, maintain Federal and Non-Federal closeout lists, reviewing/entering project data, and providing monthly metrics.
  • File, scan, and organize physical and digital project files
  • Maintain and update project finance procedures manual
    Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements / Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications: Must be a three-fourths time student in good standing majoring in a discipline or field related to the work to be assigned.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Student majoring in Accounting or Business Administration, or the equivalent, with at least 12 semester hours of accounting and auditing.
  • Governmental or compliance auditing experience would be helpful.

Other:

  • Valid driver's license or the ability to provide independent authorized transportation is required.
  • Applicants must be at least a three fourths time student and be able to work at least 10 hours a week when classes are in session.
  • Temporary full-time employment may be available during scheduled school breaks.
  • Regular and reliable attendance is required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • MS Excel – Data Analysis, Pivot Tables, etc.
    MS Word
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:

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.

Current employees of the State of Nebraska should NOT apply on this external career. Instead go to Workday and access the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page.

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