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Job Description:
Nebraska Public Retirement Systems is searching for an Accountant II position to join our Financial Reporting team. We’re looking for an individual who is proactive, efficient, focused, excited to learn, and committed to high standards of integrity. We value team members who contribute to a positive culture where employees are supported, appreciated, and encouraged to grow.
Work Schedule: M-F, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Hiring Rate: $25.403
Range: $25.403 - $37.448
The pay rate may be commensurate with education and/or experience within fiscal constraints if approved.
State employment offers great benefits!
During your first year here at NPERS, you’ll receive 13 paid holidays per year, you can earn 12 days of vacation and 12 days of sick leave, have your retirement contributions matched at 156%, and 79% of your medical insurance premiums are paid by your employer. Do you have student loans? We are also a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).
Examples of Work
- Perform daily pre-audit and post-audit entries
- Complete monthly account reconciliations
- Prepare and review Monthly Trial Balance
- Assist with month-end close processes
- Update and monitor daily financial reports
- Manage and evaluate cash flow reporting
- Participate in special projects
- Provide backup support for other Finance teams
- Reconcile Contributions and research variances
- Prepare Monthly Journal Entries to record activity
- Assist Employers with Retirement Questions
Requirements / Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications: Associates degree in accounting, finance, business administration, statistics or related field and experience with accounting/financial management systems OR 2 years’ experience with professional accounting procedures including developing and modifying accounting/financial management systems.
Preferred Qualifications: Prior participation in a team environment, skilled with business math, flexible and adaptable, problem solving, and can manage multiple priorities. Experience with multiple accounting systems, self-development, customer service, advanced Excel, Microsoft Access, and process improvement.
Other: Successful candidates will be required to complete and pass a Federal Background Check, which includes being fingerprinted. Information on the FBI Privacy Act Statement and Opportunity to Challenge Procedures can be found at the link below.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of: the principles and practices of accounting theory and double entry accounting concepts and procedures; generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP); accounting systems; the methods of filing and maintaining accounting records; Microsoft Excel; database management; federal and State laws and regulations applicable to accounting/finance operations.
Skill in: 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; learn and apply the principles and concepts of specific agency programs, policies and operating details of an accounting system; design reports and financial statements; compute and compile financial data involving the use of addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages and fractions; operate office equipment such as personal computers, photocopiers and desk calculators; manage funds and provide financial and budget recommendations; analyze data and draw conclusions; organize and present facts and opinions so others will understand; effectively communicate to exchange and elicit information.
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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.
Skills Required
- Associate degree in accounting, finance, business administration, statistics, or a related field
- Experience with accounting or financial management systems
- Alternatively, two years of experience with professional accounting procedures, including developing and modifying accounting or financial management systems
- Successful completion of a Federal Background Check, including fingerprinting
- Prior participation in a team environment
- Business mathematics skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt flexibly
- Experience with multiple accounting systems
- Experience with customer service
- Advanced Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Access
- Process improvement experience
Nebraska Department of Veteran Affairs Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Nebraska Department of Veteran Affairs and has not been reviewed or approved by Nebraska Department of Veteran Affairs.
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Retirement Support — Retirement plan is considered excellent and a central reason total compensation feels strong. Long-term security is positioned as offsetting lower base wages.
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Healthcare Strength — Health insurance is described as comprehensive within a benefits package that helps balance modest hourly pay. Coverage is viewed alongside retirement as a core component of overall value.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid leave is included within the comprehensive package and contributes to perceived total compensation value. The breadth of time off helps make moderate salaries more workable.
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