Accountant II
State of Nebraska

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Hiring Agency:
Veterans Affairs - Agency 28

Location:
Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate:
$24.298

Job Posting:
JR2024-00011677 Accountant II (Open)

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Job Description:
Under limited supervision, this position oversees and performs full-performance professional accounting work involving a wide variety of accounting and related financial activities. Teammates apply knowledge of accounting theory/principles to develop, revise, implement, or maintain one or more standalone accounting/financial systems. Work is performed under less stable conditions with frequent changes in systematic structure of accounts or adaptations of standard operating systems, with multiple funding sources and/or agency programs, or in an environment that demands the job to coordinate highly diversified or separated components of a financial system to perform the maintenance and financial analysis and reporting. The Accountant II will process payables and journal entries, apply correct coding to ensure accuracy, prepare and use spreadsheets for processing and documentation, and ensure that payables are assigned and processed efficiently and effectively.

Requirements / Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications: Associate 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.

Knowledge of: professional accounting principles, theories, and practices; generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), practices and standards; research practices and techniques; budgeting technologies and 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; compute and compile financial data involving the use of addition, subtraction, multiplications, division, percentages and fractions; operate office equipment such as personal computers, photocopiers and desk calculator; manage funds and provide financial and budget recommendations; analyze date data and draw conclusions; organize and present facts and opinions so others will understand; effectively communicate to exchange and elicit information.


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: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits

Equal 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.

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