Accountant I
State of Nebraska

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency:
Racing and Gaming Commission - Agency 36

Location:
Racing and Gaming Williamsburg Village - Lincoln

Hiring Rate:
$17.216

Classification Salary Range:
$17.22 - $25.38

Job Posting:
JR2024-00006089 Accountant I (Open)

Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):
05-21-2024

Job Description:
The Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic accountant to join our team. As a member of the finance team, you will contribute to financial operations, assist in maintaining accurate records, and support the commission's mission. If you're passionate about numbers, eager to learn, and ready to make an impact in the exciting world of racing and gaming, we encourage you to apply!

Examples of Work

•Process deposits, coding and entering accounts payable and journal entries.
•Process Employee Expense Reimbursements (ERDs) and travel documents for payment.
•Review data on vouchers, invoices, and other financial documents to ensure the information is accurate and complete.
•Work with new and existing agency vendors to ensure proper setup in the state's accounting system and timely payment of future purchases of commodities or services.
•Prepare journal entries to record accounting adjustments.
•Assist with pre-audit accounts payable, accounts receivable, and journal entry batches.
•Run reports; compile data to be shared with agency staff.
•Provide customer service to agency staff, answer basic questions about accounting processes and procedures.
•All other duties as assigned.

Requirements / Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications: Post high school coursework or vocational education in accounting, finance, business administration or related field OR experience performing accounting functions including interpreting and analyzing financial data.

Preferred Qualifications: Enterprise One experience is preferred.

Other: This position requires regular, reliable attendance.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Familiarity with accounting principles and practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other relevant software.
• Strong analytical skills and accuracy in data entry.
• Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.

Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! For more information on benefits currently offered to permanent teammates, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

Current employees of the State of Nebraska should NOT apply on this external career. Instead go to Workday and access the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page.

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