Accounting And Finance Manager

State of Nebraska•Lincoln, NE

2d•$35 - $53•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for budgeting, allocating, controlling, accounting, and auditing funds for agency programs. This position will be directing agency activities including budgeting, revenue and expenditure forecasting, cash management, accounting systems, financial aid reimbursement, audit responses, disbursing, cost accounting, automated financial management information systems, and financial management analyses Are you passionate about preserving, enhancing, and protecting Nebraska’s environment? If so, please consider a career with the State of Nebraska at the Department of Water, Energy & Environment (DWEE). At DWEE, employees have the opportunity to work with a dynamic and supportive team of mission-focused individuals tasked with maintaining, restoring, and enhancing the quality of Nebraska’s air, land, water, and efficient renewable energy use. Some of the things you can look forward to as an employee of DWEE: • 13 paid holidays • Vacation and sick leave equating to 24 days your first year, accruing immediately • Military leave • 156% state-matched retirement • Tuition reimbursement • Employee assistance program • 79% employer paid health insurance plans • Dental and vision insurance plans • Employer-paid $20,000 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 • A new modern building in Fallbrook with free onsite parking • Easily accessible from I-80 • Respected as a valued team member • Business Casual Dress Code • Work Schedule: Monday – Friday – After a 6-month Original Probation Period - Flexible schedules and 10-hour workdays may be allowed with management approval Competitive Benefits The State offers a competitive benefits package, including 12 days of vacation during first year of service (accruals increase with years of service), 12 days of sick leave during first year of service (accruals increase with years of service), and 13 paid holidays per year. Permanent teammate benefits include: • Health Insurance • Dental Insurance • Vision Insurance • WellNebraska Health Plan • Direct Primary Care (DPC) • Mail order Rx (3 month supply) and Specialty Pharmacy program • Virtual Visits and FREE Nurse line 24 hours a day 7 days a week • Employee Assistance Program • Retirement/Investment Plan • Early Retirement Insurance Program (55 and older) • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability • Health Savings Account • Flexible Spending Accounts • Life and AD&D Insurance • Tuition Assistance • LinkedIn Learning Access to 16,000+ On-Demand Courses • Direct Deposit of Payroll • Nebraska State Employees Credit Union • Deferred Compensation Plan • Paid Holidays • Vacation, Sick, Civil, and Injury Leave • Military Training or Emergency Duty Leave • Teammate Discount Program • Charitable Giving through Payroll Deduction Coverage is effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment. For a complete listing of job duties, requirements, and to apply, go to statejobs.nebraska.gov “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.”

Requirements

Bachelor's degree with emphasis in accounting, mathematics, statistics, or economics and six years accounting experience, two years of which have been in an administrative supervisory capacity.
Accounting experience may be substituted for college on a year-for-year basis for up to two years.
Graduate study in the above-listed academic fields may be substituted for general experience on a year-for-year basis.
Valid driver's license or ability to provide independent transportation
Minimal travel with occasional overnight travel
Ability to maintain regular and reliable attendance
Submit a resume or list on the application specific detailed experience relevant to the position in years and months.
Submit a current list of at least professional references (previous employers) with valid telephone numbers.
Knowledge of: Accounting practices and procedures; project management procedures; principles and techniques of public relations; personnel management practices; research practices and techniques; public administration; the programs of the agency for which budgeting system is used; current trends and developments in government budgeting; the interrelationships among the various operations and groups served; service organizations and agency clientele.
Skills In: Experience with complex accounting systems; experience with the Nebraska Information System (NIS); experience with WORD, EXCEL, and Outlook.
Ability To: Apply the principles of budgeting, statistics, and fiscal management; manage funds and develop budget projections; participate in management decisions; organize and present facts and opinions orally and in writing to exchange information and ideas and to promote agency needs, plans, and objectives; analyze data and draw logical conclusions; interpret state and federal fiscal policies, procedures; guide and advise government officials and other staff in solving problems; develop objectives, performance goals and work priorities; explain accounting and financial activities and issues to non-financial staff; maintain confidentiality of sensitive information; positively interact with and gain cooperation of agency employees and the public; multitask and organize

Nice To Haves

Supervisory, Management or Project Lead Experience with Strong management background.
Experience working with Local, state and federal governments.
Experience with Budget management and development
Experience with process improvement
Supervisory experience of professional staff including ensuring that knowledge and communication with staff is applied consistently, assigning and prioritizing multiple staff projects, ensuring workload deadlines are met, training, evaluating job performance, gain and maintain the confidence of coworkers and maintaining effective working relationships. 2 years’ direct experience preferred.
Communicate effectively in writing and orally to people with diverse backgrounds, interests, and viewpoints.

Responsibilities

Oversee the agency’s financial management, reporting, and compliance functions
Coordinates budget development and monitoring
Prepares and approves required state and federal financial reports
Ensure accurate, timely financial statements that include Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Fund statements
Responds to audits and internal controls coordinator
Manages indirect cost rate calculations
Oversee payroll, contracts, and program-specific financial reporting
Disseminates financial information to leadership
Ensures compliance with legislative, grant, and regulatory requirements while supporting agency management through clear financial analysis, metrics, and reporting
Foster a positive and collaborative work environment, promoting teamwork, open communication, and professional growth
Set goals, monitor employee performance, provide feedback, conduct performance evaluations of employees and provide coaching to improve productivity and career development

Benefits

13 paid holidays
Vacation and sick leave equating to 24 days your first year, accruing immediately
Military leave
156% state-matched retirement
Tuition reimbursement
Employee assistance program
79% employer paid health insurance plans
Dental and vision insurance plans
Employer-paid $20,000 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
A new modern building in Fallbrook with free onsite parking
Easily accessible from I-80
Respected as a valued team member
Business Casual Dress Code
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday – After a 6-month Original Probation Period - Flexible schedules and 10-hour workdays may be allowed with management approval
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
WellNebraska Health Plan
Direct Primary Care (DPC)
Mail order Rx (3 month supply) and Specialty Pharmacy program
Virtual Visits and FREE Nurse line 24 hours a day 7 days a week
Employee Assistance Program
Retirement/Investment Plan
Early Retirement Insurance Program (55 and older)
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Accounts
Life and AD&D Insurance
Tuition Assistance
LinkedIn Learning Access to 16,000+ On-Demand Courses
Direct Deposit of Payroll
Nebraska State Employees Credit Union
Deferred Compensation Plan
Paid Holidays
Vacation, Sick, Civil, and Injury Leave
Military Training or Emergency Duty Leave
Teammate Discount Program
Charitable Giving through Payroll Deduction