Budget Management Specialist (Administrative Specialist II) – Two positions

State of Nebraska • Lincoln, NE

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Nebraska Department of Education is seeking two Budget Management Specialists to play an important role in supporting the organization’s financial operations. This role involves reviewing general ledgers, producing budget reports, monitoring spending, and collaborating with teams across the organization to ensure effective management of their funding programs. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented with a passion for precision and outstanding customer service skills, and possess experience in financial compliance, accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and navigating regulatory standards. The department does not sponsor or transfer non-immigrant work visas for these positions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (Accounting, Finance, etc.)
• Two years of experience related to the essential functions of the position.
• Any equivalent education and/or work experience may be substituted in order to meet the minimum qualifications of the position.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Accounting or related field.
• Prior experience in state and/or federal grant review and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Responds to inquiries and assists with review, interpretation, and implementation of federal and state laws and regulations related to fiscal compliance.
• Participates in the allocation and administration of appropriations and grant funds to designated Offices.
• Provides financial guidance related to availability of funds and best practices of state and federal finances, statutory regulations, federal compliance, and grant funds.
• Conducts budget analysis and projections for designated budget programs and grants.
• Advises Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) Office staff on the Office or Program’s financial status, budget status, and available cash and grant funds.
• Gathers, analyzes, and interprets financial data to generate forecasting reports to assist with budget development.
• Processes requests for funds (e.g., invoices, contract approvals), ensuring supporting documentation is included and meets funding source requirements.
• Verifies accuracy of account and payroll coding, purchase orders, print requisitions, and other transactions.
• Assists with development and maintenance of policies and procedures to support internal controls for State and Federal funding.
• Prepares reports for flow-through funding activities, ensuring funds are being transferred on time, in the correct amount; provides reports (e.g., Federal Financial Reports) to funding sources.
• Monitors activity in the State of Nebraska accounting system, reviews and corrects entries, and processes contracts, requisitions, and purchase orders.
• Coordinates a variety of human resources training, including development and delivery of training.
• Maintains regular & reliable attendance, travels independently, and works in a variety of settings.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits, paid time off, and retirement
• 79% employer-paid health insurance, dental, vision, long and short-term disability, flex spending and health savings accounts, employee discount program, and more!
• Generous vacation and sick leave earnings each year (starting at 12 days each!), plus a variety of other leave types
• 156% state-matched retirement (yes, that’s $1.56 for every dollar!) with a guaranteed 5% return
• Thirteen paid holidays per year

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level