Accountant III
State of Nebraska

Lincoln, Nebraska

Posted in Public Sector and Government


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Description
Do you have a keen eye for detail? Are you analytical? Do you enjoy working with a small team to do great things? We thought so! The Department of Agriculture is looking for the right person to join our team within the Finance Division as an Accountant III! The Accountant III is a senior level position under the supervision of the Accounting and Finance Manager at the Department of Agriculture. This position is responsible for cost analysis, budgeting, federal grant accounting/reporting and assisting with payroll processing for the agency. The Department is a very diverse agency with approximately 26 different cash accounts and 14 federal funds. In addition, the position performs similar accounting/budgeting duties for six commodity board agencies. This position will be responsible for seven agency's budgets and work with other staff to facilitate, coordinate and administer important deadlines, due dates and various accounting and finance activities. If this sounds like an opportunity you would enjoy, apply today to join our team!

Before we dive into what we need, let us show off what you get!
• Workplace flexibility
• 13 paid holidays
• Vacation and sick leave equating to 24 days your first year, accruing immediately
• Military leave
• 156% (that's not a typo!) 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 (PLSF) 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

At the State, we stand by our core values of treating others with dignity and respect, acting ethically in all situations, and creating an environment where our customer is our top priority. Apply to join our team today!

Location: 245 Fallbrook Blvd, Suite 200 Lincoln 68521

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00-5:00 (Flexible)
Examples of Work
Plans, designs, implements, and monitors for future improvements accounting structures, reporting and procedural instructions for an extensive accounting system or comprehensive fiscal management program; performs research and implements system improvements.

Analyzes and validates financial data within a large, complex agency accounting system; compiles and compares information to provide fiscal projections and forecasts affecting significant agency resources.

Directs, implements, and modifies policies, procedures, instructions, and manuals relating to the accounting, budgeting and financial reporting functions of a large, complex agency accounting system or comprehensive financial management program.

Develops non-standard reports and financial statements to reflect the relationships of data entered into an accounting system or other financial management program; identifies trends and responds to deviations from standards implementing corrective action plans as needed.

Interprets appropriate federal and State laws, rules, regulations, and standards to ensure compliance and efficient operation in accordance with prescribed accounting principles, theories, and concepts.

Consults with and advises management on financial matters to exchange information, to identify the characteristics and impact of financial problems, and to formulate possible solutions.

Advises agency professional and technical accounting staff, business partners and senior managers concerning accounting procedures and policies to answer inquiries and to provide professional guidance in the resolution of accounting problems.

Analyzes changes in technology; surveys and studies agency accounting systems and needs to develop plans to modify existing systems or designs and installs new systems that are cost effective and will more effectively meet agency goals and objectives.

May schedule, distribute and guide the work assignments of professional and technical accounting staff. May train professional, technical and clerical accounting staff, as directed, in specific task and job practices and procedures of accounting.
Qualifications / Requirements
REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, statistics, business administration or related field; OR Associates degree in accounting, finance, statistics, business administration or related field and two years' experience with professional accounting procedures; OR Four years' experience with professional accounting procedures including developing public accounting systems, modifying public accounting systems, and financial management consultation.

PREFERRED: Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or business administration. Experience with governmental or fund accounting. Four years' solid accounting experience in a professional environment.

OTHER: This position requires regular and reliable attendance
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of: professional accounting principles, theories and practices; generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), practices and standards; budgeting techniques and methods; project management procedures; research
practices and techniques; record keeping methods; federal and State laws and regulations applicable to accounting/finance operations; computerized accounting software; the principles and techniques of leading and/or supervising professional level staff.

Skill in: listening to and understanding information received; 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; interpret and apply State and federal fiscal policies and procedures; learn and apply the principles and concepts of specific agency programs, policies and
operating details of an accounting system; manage funds and provide financial and budget recommendations; organize and present facts and opinions so others will understand; communicate to exchange information and ideas
and to promote agency needs, plans, and objectives; analyze and interpret financial data and draw conclusions; plan and direct an accounting and/or fiscal management program; evaluate the soundness of financial practices and compliance with State and federal laws and regulations.


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