Accountant III - Lead
State of Nebraska

Job Info

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Hiring Agency:
Health & Human Services - Agency 25

Location:
Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate:
$28.077

Job Posting:
JR2024-00009793 Accountant III - Lead (Open)

Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):
09-24-2024

Job Description:
The Department of Health and Human Services is looking for a dynamic individual with a keen attention to detail to serve as a lead worker in the Child Support Enforcement Finance Unit as an Accountant III Lead.

Serving as a Lead Worker in the Child Support Enforcement Finance Unit, you will:

•Provide oversight and support in the work of the Receipting Unit, including review and approval of child support enforcement expense reimbursements for contractor and sub recipients. This includes evaluation of any training needs as well as providing ongoing support through the development of written procedures.

•Provide initial and ongoing training to accounting staff to develop, improve and maintain the performance levels of those employees.

•Develop policies and procedures and provide technical assistance to other accounting staff.

•Interpret and apply knowledge of federal and state rules and regulations to ensure accuracy within established timeframes.

•Monitor work of the unit and report to management on work not meeting established timeframes and quality standards.

•Assist in developing a plan of action to improve the accuracy and quality of work produced.

•Analyze and validate financial data within the accounting system.

•Suggest modifications to existing policy and procedure to ensure efficient operation of the accounting system.

•Research and develop solutions to complex accounting problems to ensure consistency and accuracy of the accounting records.

Hiring Rate: $28.077 - Non-Exempt

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Dress Attire: Business Casual

Requirements / Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, statistics, business administration or related field; OR Associate 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 Qualifications: 3 years' experience using Children Have a Right to Support (CHARTS) financial functions. Experience interpreting Federal and State Regulations. Experience leading/training a team.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Must have excellent skills in customer service, written and verbal communication, and problem-solving.


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.

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