Accountant II

Hiring Agency: Health & Human Services - Agency 25

Location: Lincoln, NE

About the role

The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is looking for a dynamic individual with keen attention to detail to join our Office of Economic Assistance (OEA) Child Support Enforcement (CSE) Team as a CSE Accountant II. Under limited supervision, the Accountant II performs full-performance professional accounting work involving a wide variety of accounting and related financial activities.

Responsibilities

• Proof reimbursement requests that come from Nebraska Child Support Offices.
• Follow a logical progression of steps to come up with the correct amounts.
• Post payroll expenses accurately.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, statistics or related field and experience with accounting/financial management systems OR 2 years’ experience with professional accounting procedures including developing and modifying accounting/financial management systems.
• Ability to use Excel, generate additional formulas when necessary, and change existing formulas to accommodate different amounts and types of pay periods posting for each quarter.
• Experience reading contracts and/or subgrants.
• Experience with payables.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Professional accounting principles, theories, and practices.
• Generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), practices, and standards.
• Research practices and techniques.
• Budgeting techniques and methods.
• Record keeping methods.
• Word processing and spreadsheet computer software programs.
• Computerized accounting software.
• Federal and State laws and regulations applicable to accounting/finance operations.

Skill in:

• Using mathematical methods or formulas to compare, analyze, and present data.
• Compiling data from multiple sources into a single, comprehensive document or report.

Ability to:

• Apply the principles of accounting, statistics, and fiscal management.
• Learn and apply the principles and concepts of specific agency programs, policies, and operating details of an accounting system.
• Prepare a budget.
• Design reports and financial statements.
• Compute and compile financial data involving the use of addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, and fractions.
• Operate office equipment such as personal computers, photocopiers, and desk calculators.
• Manage funds and provide financial and budget recommendations.
• Analyze data and draw conclusions.
• Organize and present facts and opinions so others will understand.
• Effectively communicate to exchange and elicit information.

Pay

$25.403 per hour – non-exempt

Schedule

Monday – Friday; 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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. Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency, and employment status.