Accountant II

About the role

The work we do matters!

• Hiring Agency: Labor - Agency 23
• Location: Lincoln, NE
• Hiring Rate: $25.403
• Job Posting: JR2026-00030165 Accountant II (Open)

Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):

11-10-2026

About the role

Are you detail oriented? Is accuracy important to you? Do you like to be an expert? Nebraska Department of Labor - Finance team is looking for a person to fill our Accounting team position supporting primarily A/P with some A/R. In addition to those duties, we need someone to play a key role ensuring that our payroll is absolutely accurate.

We are looking for a candidate who is proactive, efficiency driven, customer focused, team oriented, loves to learn, and has a high personal standard of integrity. We are interested in candidates who will participate in and support a culture where employees are valued and developed.

Here's what we have to offer

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous retirement plan with employer match
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSFL) through the Federal government
• and more!

Examples of Work

• Prepare and upload vouchers.
• Review entries for accuracy and post daily.
• Update/monitor expense reimbursement transactions.
• Participate in payroll processing.
• Serve as back up for business unit creation for grant purposes.
• Retrieve and file cash report daily.
• Prepare and issue Unemployment Insurance refund checks.
• Account reconciliations
• Special projects as assigned.
• Provide backup functions to other staff within the Accounting unit.

Location: NDOL Administration Building, 550 South 16th Street, Lincoln (On-site)

Work Schedule: 8am - 5pm; Monday - Friday

Minimum Qualifications

Associates 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.

Preferred Qualifications

Prior participation in a team environment, skilled with business math, flexible and adaptable, problem solving, and can manage multiple priorities. Experience with multiple accounting systems, self-development, customer service, advanced Excel, and process improvement.

Knowledge, skills, 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; Microsoft Excel; database management; 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; 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.

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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.
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