• Job Description

  Req#: JR2025-00016829

  The work we do matters!

  Hiring Agency:

  Game & Parks Commission - Agency 33

  
  Location:

  Lincoln, NE

  
  Hiring Rate:

  $17.561

  
  Job Posting:

  JR2025-00016829 Accountant I (Open)

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

  06-10-2025

  
  Job Description:

  Need an individual with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail, interested in working in a casual work environment, with excellent State benefits and job growth potential.
  
  ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES: This position is responsible for recording agency revenues received through the State Treasurer's Office managed bank accounts, billed to other Agencies and between divisions within NGPC, always ensuring proper agency funds and revenue accounts are credited; analyzing, reconciling and recording various credit card payments from online sources into the state accounting system. Additionally, this position prepares and files monthly, quarterly and annual tax reports for Nebraska Sales Tax, Nebraska Lodging Tax, Litter Fees, etc. An analysis of various revenue accounts is conducted to verify an accurate recording of revenues from Park and Office locations across the State. Overnight travel may be required.

  
  

  Requirements / Qualifications:
  Minimum Qualifications: Post high school coursework or vocational education in accounting, finance, business administration or related field, OR one year experience performing accounting functions, to include analyzing and forecasting financial data.

  Preferred Qualifications: Experience with J.D. Edwards EnterpriseOne (El) and MS Office (Outlook, Word, and Excel). Experience with State of Nebraska Revenue Tax policies.

  Other: Regular and reliable attendance

  
  

  REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES: This position not only requires technical skills, but also involves effectively communicating accounting procedures to NGPC staff and other state agency personnel whenever inquiries arise, ensuring clarity and compliance in our financial processes. Knowledge of advanced accounting principles, policies, guidelines and office procedures. Ability to communicate effectively with co­ workers to exchange information and ideas; apply agency guidelines and policies to financial transactions; compute and compile financial data involving the use of addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and percentages; operate personal computer, printer, copier, calculator, and telephone and lift and move up to 35- pound containers.

  
  

  
  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! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, 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.

• About the company

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