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State of Nebraska · 2 weeks ago

Accountant I

Lincoln, NE

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$17.96/hr - $17.96/hr

2+ years exp

The State of Nebraska is seeking an Accountant I to conduct various accounting tasks including pre-audit of accounts payables and processing of billing. The role involves managing daily deposits, monitoring collections, and assisting the Business Manager with special projects and budget preparation.

Government Administration

Responsibilities

Manage and post daily deposit of all checks and ACH payments received by the Department

Pre-Audit all accounts payable and journal entry documents and monitor employee reimbursement processes

Process monthly & annual billings for exams, other services, including coordinating hotel direct billings for AP and exam billings

Monitor and coordinate collection of past due accounts

Receipt checks received for monthly and annual billings

Research and order office equipment, furniture, and copy and printing jobs

Enter purchase orders and requisitions in the State’s database

Perform Records Management Officer duties for the Department, including coordinating and processing the transfer of all documents to the Records Management system

Monitor Department fixed assets, including maintaining and updating inventory spreadsheets, running monthly and annual reports, tagging equipment, processing and coordinating items to be destroyed or sent to surplus property, and conducting twice annual physical inventory

Serve as contact for building maintenance on maintenance issues and service requests

Prepare spreadsheets, correspondence, reports, and research as assigned

Assist and/or backup the Business Manager with special projects and biennial budget preparation, as well as providing backup for absences for travel requests etc

Organize and file accounting documents

Other duties as assigned and within the scope of the classification

Qualification

AccountingFinancial analysisExcelAccounts payableAccounts receivableMulti-taskingIndependenceAttention to detailCommunication skills

Required

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

Regular and reliable attendance required

Skilled in multi-tasking, attention to detail, and proofreading to assure completeness and accuracy of documents

Good communication skills to effectively exchange information and employ professionalism, and good judgment when dealing with staff and the public

Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, be punctual and dependable