CSE Accountant II

Job Title:

CSE Accountant II (Open)

The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) seeks a detail-oriented professional to join our Office of Economic Assistance (OEA) Child Support Enforcement (CSE) Team.

Location:

Lincoln, NE
Salary: $25.403 per hour (non‑exempt)

Schedule:

Monday – Friday, 8:00AM – 5:00PM
Dress:
Business Casual

• Receive, balance, deposit, and validate child support payments.
• Determine distribution based on PRWORA and other federal/state regulations; resolve system discrepancies.
• Interpret court orders and analyze payment records.
• Review and approve invoices from interagency and private vendors for child‑support enforcement expenses.
• Compile statistical information and complete required monthly, quarterly, and annual federal and state reports.
• Collaborate with child‑support workers, agencies, and clients to resolve issues and disburse collections.

• Associate’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, statistics, or related field.
• Experience with accounting/financial management systems.
• OR two years of professional accounting experience, including development and modification of accounting/financial systems.

• Strong critical‑thinking skills.
• Experience interpreting court orders.
• Knowledge of CHARTs, NIS, OnBase, JUSTICS, and/or NFOCUS.
• Experience in child support, contracts, and forensic accounting.

• Knowledge of professional accounting principles and GAAP.
• Research and budgeting techniques; record‑keeping methods.
• Proficiency with word‑processing, spreadsheets, and computerized accounting software.
• Ability to analyze data, prepare budgets, design reports, and communicate findings.

We offer a comprehensive package including pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement, and professional development opportunities.

The State of Nebraska values diverse and inclusive workplaces. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, or genetics.