Accounting and Finance Assistant

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Job Description:

The Judicial Branch offers:

Health & Wellness

• 79% employer-paid health and prescription insurance
• Dental and vision insurance plans available to purchase
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, available to purchase
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential support
• Flex Spending (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA)

Financial Security

• 156% state-matched of the first 4.8% contribution to retirement plan
• FREE $20,000 Life Insurance Policy
• Optional Life Insurance and AD&D available to purchase

Paid Time Off & Leave

• 13 paid holidays annually
• Paid vacation and sick leave that begin accruing immediately
• Military leave and Funeral/Bereavement leave

Professional Growth

• Paid training to develop your skills
• Free continuing education credits to maintain professional certifications
• Access to specialized courses through Judicial Branch Education
• Opportunity for bilingual pay

Job Description

This job classification processes financial transactions, such as calculating and coding interpreter payments, coding deposits, etc., enters financial transactions in the State Financial System, such as employee reimbursements, vendor payments, deposits, billing documents, journal entries, purchase orders, etc., run financial reports, research financial transactions, and maintains financial records and documents,  for the branch.

Location:

521 S. 14th Street
Lincoln, NE 68508

Salary and Compensation:  

• Starting Salary: $54,706.44 annually (Hiring Rate).
• Immediate Growth*: Earn a 2.5% pay increase after successfully completing your probation period (if starting at Hiring Rate).
• Starting Rate Flexibility: Higher starting pay may be considered based on education and experience, subject to final management approval.
  • *Please Note: Candidates approved to start above the Hiring Rate (at or above the Minimum Permanent rate) are not eligible for the 2.5% post-probation increase.
• Future Increases: Annual cost-of-living adjustments (applied on July 1) are subject to State Legislature approval.

Job Duties

1. Perform financial transactions, such as payments, deposits, billing, journal entries etc.

2. Distribute and file financial reports and other related documents.

3. Data entry and conduct research in various financial and accounting systems.

4. Produce/run finance reports.

5. Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

The above classification responsibilities represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.

Requirements/Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

Associate’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration or related area; 2 years of work experience in public administration, accounting, finance, economics or related area; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

Note: An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above will also be considered.

All educational credits must be granted from an accredited institution approved by the U.S. Dept. of Education.

Knowledge Requirements:

• Ability to learn and apply accounting and financial practices, and procedures;
• Able to utilize accounting and financial systems;
• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles;
• Ability to learn applicable Federal, State and local laws, rules, and regulations;
• Computers and related software applications.

Skill Requirements:

• Applying accounting principles and practices;
• Compiling financial data;
• Applying Federal, State, and local laws, rules and regulations;
• Operating a computer and related software applications;
• Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with subordinates, coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to give and receive work direction.

Physical Requirements:

Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

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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.