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Job Description
The work we do matters!
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Banking and Finance Agency 19
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Job Description:
Look at what we have to offer!
13 paid holidays
Vacation and sick leave that begin accruing immediately
Military leave
156 (thats not a typo! statematched retirement
Tuition reimbursement
Employee assistance program
79 employer paid health insurance plans
Dental and vision insurance plans
Employerpaid $20000 life insurance policy
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) through the Federal government
Wide variety and availability of career advancement as the largest and most diverse employer in the State
Opportunity to be part of meaningful work and make a difference through public service
Training and Development based on your career aspirations
Fun inviting teammates
A safe and secure environment
At the State we stand by our core values of treating others with dignity and respect acting ethically in all situations and creating an environment where our customer is our top priority. Apply to join our team today!
Job duties
- Performs and processes multiple frontend transactional accounting processes including entering data onto forms and other accounting/financial documents or databases to ensure proper accounting of funds; coding vouchers for identification; computing amounts to be disbursed/collected and applying established collection discount and/or refund procedures; sorting and filing correspondence and records to ensure uniform storage and generating standardized reports.
- Extracts compiles and analyzes financial data from vouchers ledgers journals computer printouts or files to prepare or facilitate the preparation of standardized or recurring reports and statements and to assist management in analyzing financial planning forecasting and decision making.
- Posts data to ledgers journals and worksheets to establish and maintain records of financial transactions.
- Reviews data on vouchers invoices computer printouts and other source documents files or databases to ensure the information is accurate and complete and in compliance with established agency policies and procedures to identify possible adverse and other financial conditions.
- Reviews accounting transactions for completeness and accuracy; reconciles account discrepancies and resolutions to correct discrepancies performing account adjustments and posting to correct business unit and object code as needed.
- Educates agency staff service providers clients customers or other billing entities on the complete billing process or by providing interpretations of existing agency policies and procedures to answer inquiries clarify matters in question.
- Compiles financial data necessary to develop budget proposals; recommends/suggests budget proposals based on analysis of data compiled; assists management in planning and administering funds; monitors budget and provides ongoing reports to management.
- Collects moneys writes receipts codes and posts transactions to proper accounts and stores moneys in cash drawer for deposit with State Treasurer to ensure proper accounting and safekeeping of funds; works with vendors/customers to resolve invoice and statement discrepancies.
- May train and guide the work of support positions performing clerical accounting transactions.
- Other duties as assigned within the scope of the classification.
Requirements / Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications: 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.
Preferred Qualifications: Technology aptitude attention to detail ability to follow work guides ability to manipulate reports in Excel ability to take ownership of assigned tasks and responsibilities.
Other: No prior infractions with the State of Nebraska. Regular and reliable attendance is required.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of: the principles and practices of accounting theory and double entry accounting concepts and procedures; generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP); accounting systems; the methods of filing and maintaining accounting records; word processing and spreadsheet computer software programs; database management.
Skill in: listening to and understanding information received; gathering and compiling data into spreadsheets and databases; using mathematical methods or formulas to compare and analyze data; developing and applying equations and/or formulas; compiling data from multiple sources into a single comprehensive document or report.
Ability to: learn and apply the principles and concepts of specific agency programs regulations and procedures of an accounting system; learn and apply GAAP practices and standards; communicate with agency staff and the public to provide and elicit information; classify accounting transactions maintain and reconcile accounts; extract data from established accounts and prepare accounting reports and financial statements; review accounting documents for completeness and conformance with specific requirements and to take the appropriate corrective action when necessary; design reports and financial statements; compute and compile financial data involving the use of addition subtraction multiplication division percentages and fractions.
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. 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: Opportunity Statement
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 marital status or genetics.
Current employees of the State of Nebraska should NOT apply on this external career. Instead go to Workday and access the Jobs Hub Internal Apply app from your home landing page.
Employment Type
Full-Time
