Accounting Clerk

State of Nebraska•Lincoln, NE

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Accounting Clerk works under general supervision and performs basic, routine accounting support, accounting-related processing, data entry, and bookkeeping duties for an assigned large or mid-sized county court. The role may involve maintaining accounts payable and receivable information, verifying and correcting records, tracking credits and payments, preparing monthly balances, and maintaining the court’s bank account through deposits, check writing, and routine reconciliation. The clerk may also provide guidance to clerical staff who receive payments. This position is based at the Lancaster County Courthouse in Lincoln, Nebraska. The work is primarily sedentary, though some slight physical effort may be required, with lifting not exceeding 20 pounds. The Judicial Branch does not sponsor STEM (Form I-983) or non-immigrant work visas for this position.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (GED), and 1 to 2 years of experience in cash handling or basic accounting; alternatively, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential duties.
Educational credits must be from an accredited institution approved by the U.S. Department of Education.
Knowledge of basic accounting principles, cashiering, reading bank statements, recordkeeping, data entry techniques, office procedures, state and federal laws, the judicial, jail, and court system, and computers and related office equipment.
Skill in customer service, maintaining records and files, basic mathematical calculations, tabulating, recording and balancing transactions, operating computers and applicable software, and communicating and interacting with coworkers, supervisors, and the public.
Ability to perform work that is primarily sedentary, with any required lifting or physical effort not exceeding 20 pounds.

Responsibilities

Enter financial information into spreadsheets and databases; process payments, prepare invoices, and issue receipts for transactions such as bond refunds and restitution checks.
Receive, review, prepare, and process basic accounting or financial transactions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, billings, and deposits.
Balance daily financial transactions and produce cash reports.
Track and maintain records, logs, and files, and file documents as directed.
Prepare and distribute basic accounting reports and other documents for the assigned area using established guidelines.
Provide guidance to clerical staff receiving payments, as applicable.
Perform 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 insurance available to purchase.
Employee Assistance Program for confidential support.
Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account options.
State-matched retirement contributions equal to 156% of the first 4.8% contribution.
Free $20,000 life insurance policy; optional life insurance and AD&D available to purchase.
13 paid holidays annually.
Paid vacation and sick leave accruing immediately.
Military leave and funeral/bereavement leave.
Paid training to develop skills.
Free continuing education credits to maintain professional certifications.
Access to specialized courses through Judicial Branch Education.
Opportunity for bilingual pay.
Potential 2.5% pay increase after successfully completing probation when starting at the hiring rate.
Potential annual cost-of-living adjustments, subject to State Legislature approval.