The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency:

Transportation - Agency 27

Location:

Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate:

$22.975

Job Posting:

JR2026-00022599 Auditor (Open)

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

02-17-2026

Job Description:

Are you a team player with a knack for numbers? Do you want a job that offers a chance to be analytical and a problem solver? Do you enjoy daily tasks that challenge you? If you answered "YES!" then the Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) Controller Division just may be the team for you!

We reward our employees’ hard work with a friendly and supportive work environment and a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• State-matched retirement contribution of 156%
• 13 paid holidays
• Generous leave accruals that begin immediately
• Military leave
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Dependent tuition reimbursement program with partnering Nebraska community colleges
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) through the Federal government
• 79% employer-paid health insurance plans
• Dental and vision insurance plans
• Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance policy
• Wide variety and availability of career advancement as the largest and most diverse employer in the State
• Opportunity to be part of meaningful work and make a difference through public service
• Training and Development based on your career aspirations
• Job security and stability, even during times of economic hardship
• Employee Assistance Program
• Fun, inviting teammates
• Free parking

Pay range is $22.975 - $33.867 per hour. The pay rate may be commensurate with education and/or experience within fiscal constraints if approved.

!! GRADUATING SOON? Applicants who will graduate within the next six months are eligible for consideration.

 

JOB DUTIES

• Review statistical and/or financial operations to ensure that data produced follows federal and state statutes and regulations. 
• Plan and conduct investigative audits. 
• Apply statistical analysis techniques and formulae to data. 
• Conduct pre-audit research.
• Educate clients regarding applicable statutes and regulations.
• Compile data and information from audit.
• Write various documents, including correspondence, work papers, and audit reports.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

 

Requirements / Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in business administration or accounting

Legal Requirements: Positions in this classification are subject to Title 42, Nebraska Administrative Code, Chapter 1 - Minimum Standards for Government Employees Identified as Auditors. The basic requirement is a Bachelor's degree in business administration or the equivalent, with at least 24 semester hours of accounting or auditing. Any combination of education with a concentration in accounting and auditing experience acceptable to the Auditor of Public Accounts may be substituted for the educational requirements in Section 002.01.

Preferred Qualifications: A combination of education and experience in business and accounting.

Other:

• Must have a valid driver’s license or the ability to provide independent authorized transportation.
• Must be available for occasional travel, including out-of-town overnight stays lasting one to four nights.
• Regular and reliable attendance is required.

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES

• Knowledge of auditing and accounting principles, standards, and practices.
• Knowledge of Word, Access, and Excel.
• Possess good analytical and computer skills. 
• Ability to communicate in person, by telephone, computer, and email with attention to grammar and spelling.
• Ability to interpret and apply financial/accounting principles and instructions to analytical situations.
• Ability to exercise limited independent judgment and decisiveness in a variety of settings. 
• Ability to use creativity and decisiveness in situations involving the evaluation of information against measurable and verifiable criteria. 

 

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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.