Accountant - Office

Accountant I – Central Office

Location:

Lincoln, NE | Pay Rate: $18.36 per hour | Hiring Agency:
Correctional Services – Agency 46

As an Accountant I, you will perform front‑end transactional accounting processes, manage vendor and public communications, and prepare financial reports for the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services. Your responsibilities include data entry, voucher coding, and analysis of financial data to support agency operations.

• Perform front‑end transactional accounting processes, including data entry and form completion.
• Code vouchers for identification and tracking.
• Compute amounts to be disbursed or collected following established procedures.
• Sort, file, and maintain accounting correspondence and records.
• Generate, extract, compile, and analyze financial data for reports and statements.
• Maintain communication with vendors, agency personnel, and the public to provide information and resolve inquiries.
• Educate staff and billing entities on billing processes and agency policies.
• Review accounting documents for completeness and compliance with requirements.
• Apply accounting principles, including double‑entry concepts and GAAP standards.
• Perform mathematical computations involving percentages, fractions, and basic operations.
• Work independently, manage multiple tasks, and make informed decisions.
• Learn and implement specific agency accounting systems, regulations, and procedures.

• Post‑high school coursework or vocational education in accounting, finance, business administration or related field,
  ** or
  * * experience performing accounting functions, including interpreting and analyzing financial data.
• Associate’s Degree in Accounting or Finance is preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Experience with computer software programs, including Enterprise One (E1).
• Experience classifying, reconciling, and maintaining accounting transactions.
• Computer and data‑entry experience.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
• Pass a pre‑employment medical exam, a drug test, and successfully complete the fully paid NE Corrections Training Program.

• 13 paid holidays
• Vacation and sick leave (24 days first year, accruing immediately)
• Military leave
• 156% state‑matched retirement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• 79% employer‑paid health insurance, dental and vision plans
• Employer‑paid $20,000 life insurance policy
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) eligible through the federal government
• Wide variety of career advancement opportunities
• Meaningful public service with a purpose
• Numerous training and development opportunities

The State of Nebraska values diversity and is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment. We recruit, hire, train, and promote without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, or genetics.

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