Accountant II

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Hiring Agency:

Health & Human Services - Agency 25

Location:

Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate:

$25.403

Job Posting:

JR2026-00028811 Accountant II (Open)

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

08-31-2026

Job Description:

The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is looking for a dynamic individual with keen attention to detail to join our Office of Economic Assistance (OEA) Child Support Enforcement (CSE) Team as a CSE Accountant II.

Under limited supervision, the Accountant II, performs full-performance professional accounting work involving a wide variety of accounting and related financial activities.

"You have the passion; we have the opportunities – let’s make a difference for Nebraskans."

In the Child Support Enforcement Accountant II role, you will:

• Proof reimbursement requests that come from Nebraska Child Support Offices.

• Follow a logical progression of steps to come up with the correct amounts.

• Need to be able to post payroll expenses accurately.

Hiring Rate: $25.403 per hour – non-exempt

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

Dress Attire: Business Casual

Location: Lincoln – Nebraska State Office Building

Requirements / Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Associate’s 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:

• Must have the ability to use excel, generate additional formulas when necessary and change existing formulas to accommodate different amounts and types of pay periods posting for each quarter.
• Experience reading contracts and/or subgrants.
• Experience with payables.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of: professional accounting principles, theories, and practices; generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), practices and standards; research practices and techniques; budgeting techniques and methods; record keeping methods; word processing and spreadsheet computer software programs; computerized accounting software; 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; prepare a budget; 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.

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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.