Accounting and Finance Assistant

State of Nebraska • Lincoln, NE

6d • Onsite

About The Position

This job classification processes financial transactions, such as calculating and coding interpreter payments, coding deposits, etc., enters financial transactions in the State Financial System, such as employee reimbursements, vendor payments, deposits, billing documents, journal entries, purchase orders, etc., run financial reports, research financial transactions, and maintains financial records and documents, for the branch.

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration or related area; 2 years of work experience in public administration, accounting, finance, economics or related area; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.
• Ability to learn and apply accounting and financial practices, and procedures.
• Able to utilize accounting and financial systems.
• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Ability to learn applicable Federal, State and local laws, rules, and regulations.
• Computers and related software applications.
• Applying accounting principles and practices.
• Compiling financial data.
• Applying Federal, State, and local laws, rules and regulations.
• Operating a computer and related software applications.
• Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with subordinates, coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to give and receive work direction.

Nice To Haves

• Opportunity for bilingual pay

Responsibilities

• Perform financial transactions, such as payments, deposits, billing, journal entries etc.
• Distribute and file financial reports and other related documents.
• Data entry and conduct research in various financial and accounting systems.
• Produce/run finance reports.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Benefits

• 79% employer-paid health and prescription insurance
• Dental and vision insurance plans available to purchase
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, available to purchase
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential support
• Flex Spending (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• 156% state-matched of the first 4.8% contribution to retirement plan
• FREE $20,000 Life Insurance Policy
• Optional Life Insurance and AD&D available to purchase
• 13 paid holidays annually
• Paid vacation and sick leave that begin accruing immediately
• Military leave and Funeral/Bereavement leave
• Paid training to develop your skills
• Free continuing education credits to maintain professional certifications
• Access to specialized courses through Judicial Branch Education

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree