Accounting and Payroll Internship (Summer 2026)

Lincoln, NE - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 23 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency:

Health & Human Services - Agency 25

Location:

Lincoln NE

Hiring Rate:

$15.000

Job Posting:

JR2026- Accounting and Payroll Internship (Summer 2026) (Evergreen) (Open)

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Job Description:

The Accounting and Payroll Intern will support the DHHS Finance team by assisting with payroll processing accounting operations and internal data organization projects. This internship provides students with hands-on experience in public sector financial operations including payroll administration accounts payable/receivable processes and financial record management.
In addition to supporting daily accounting and payroll functions the intern may assist with a data management project focused on organizing standard operating procedures (SOPs) and improving internal document management systems. This internship is designed to provide practical experience while helping DHHS strengthen operational efficiency within the finance team.

Location: Lincoln Nebraska

Schedule: Full-time (MondayFriday) during the summer semester

Key Responsibilities:

Payroll Support

Assist with payroll processing tasks under the guidance of payroll staff
Support reconciliation and calculation of payroll records
Help review timesheets and payroll documentation for accuracy
Assist with managing payroll responsibilities for a smaller service area to gain hands-on experience

Accounting Support

Assist with accounts payable or accounts receivable processes
Support financial record maintenance and reconciliation activities
Help review financial documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance with procedures
Provide support for routine accounting tasks and financial reporting

Data Management Project

Assist with organizing and maintaining finance team Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Support efforts to improve internal document organization within shared drives
Help review and categorize existing documentation to improve accessibility and efficiency

Requirements / Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program at an accredited college or university (two-to-four-year institution) OR recently graduated (within one year) from an undergraduate or graduate degree program at an accredited college or university (two-to-four-year institution).

Preferred Qualifications:

Currently pursuing a degree in Accounting Finance Business Administration or a related field
Interest in payroll accounting operations or financial management
Strong attention to detail and ability to work with numerical data
Ability to manage multiple tasks and stay organized in a fast-paced environment
Self-starter who can work independently while also collaborating with a team
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Willingness to learn and contribute to team projects

What Youll Gain from this Experience

Hands-on experience in payroll processing and accounting operations within state government
Exposure to accounts payable accounts receivable and payroll reconciliation processes
Experience working with finance professionals and learning how financial operations support large public service organizations
Opportunity to contribute to a real data management and process improvement project
Development of professional skills including organization multitasking teamwork and independent problem solving

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Required Experience:

Intern

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