Accounting Associate

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency:
Education - Agency 13

Location:

Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate: $21.933

JR Central Accounting Associate (Open)

Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed): 09-02-2026

Do you thrive in an environment where accuracy and organization are key? Are you an Excel whiz with a keen eye for detail? If so, join us as a Central Accounting Associate at the Nebraska Department of Education!

In this role, you'll process payments, review financial transactions, and provide accounting support to ensure compliance and efficiency. If you enjoy working with numbers, collaborating with a great team, and tackling a variety of projects, this could be the perfect fit for you!

Office

Location:

This position is assigned to our office located at 84th & O St, Lincoln, NE.

This rate is based upon available budget funds; any offer will be made at this rate.

In addition to being part of meaningful work and making a difference through public service, our Total Compensation package includes well over $20,000 in additional Benefits value! See full benefits information at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).#benefits

Competitive benefits, paid time off, and retirement 79% employer-paid health insurance, dental, vision, long and short-term disability, flex spending and health savings accounts, employee discount program, and more!

Generous vacation and sick leave earnings each year (starting at 12 days each!), plus a variety of other leave types

156% state-matched retirement (yes, that's $1.56 for every dollar!) with a guaranteed 5% return

Thirteen paid holidays per year

• Collects money, writes receipts, codes and posts transactions to proper accounts, and stores money for deposit with the State Treasurer.
• Enters, reviews, and approves the daily deposit and accounts receivable into the State Accounting System.
• Processes Automated Clearing House (ACH) and credit card payments and balance receivables and creates the journal entry for the various systems that receive payments via ACH transfer or credit card payments.
• Assists in the processing of bi-weekly payroll generation for NDE, and reviews and verifies the payroll for assigned teams.
• Performs pre-audit function and processes payment and disbursement requests in support of the activities of the assigned section, ensuring claims are processed in a timely manner.
• Reviews requests for payment and disbursement, ensuring all necessary documentation is included with the request, and in cases where additional information is required, contact the requestor for the additional information.
• Evaluates claims against rules and regulations that affect the assigned section, ensuring that the request is in compliance with rules and regulations, and denies requests that are not in compliance.
• Provides technical assistance to internal and external stakeholders on fiscal matters.
• Maintains proper records for payment/disbursement requests to expedite audit procedures.
• Maintains regular & reliable attendance, travels independently, and works in a variety of settings.

This position requires approximately 100% of work time spent in an office environment. There is no expected overnight travel.

• Minimum Qualifications:
  
  Associate degree in Accounting or related field and at least two years of experience performing accounting functions.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  
  Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Professional.

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: #benefits

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,