Accountant II

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field.
• Pre-Audit Certified.
• Experience reviewing expense reimbursements to check that all policies, procedures, rules, and regulations are being followed.
• Knowledge Skills and Abilities
• Knowledge of professional accounting principles, theories, and practices.
• Strong attention to detail and time management skills.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills
• Ability to interpret State Statutes; state and agency policies and procedures; rules and regulations.
• Ability to organize and present facts and opinions.
• Ability to research and analyze data.
• If you're currently employed by the State of Nebraska, please don't apply through this external career site. Instead, log in to Workday and open the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page. You can access Workday anytime through the Link web page: https://link.nebraska.gov/

Benefits

Additional Information

The work we do matters! Hiring Agency: Transportation - Agency 27 Location: Lincoln, NE Hiring Rate: $25.403 Job Posting: JR2026-00027437 Accountant II (Open) Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed): 07-09-2026 Job Description: Are you a team player with great accounting skills? Are you detail-oriented? If you answered with an excited "YES!" then we 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 $25.403 - $37.448 per hour. The pay rate may be commensurate with education and/or experience within fiscal constraints if approved. JOB DUTIES Perform Accounts Payable functions including: Enter payments in the NDOT Accounts Payable System (RPS). Pre-Audit Employee Expense Reimbursements and other Division and District payments in the NDOT Accounts Payable System (RPS). Create 3-way match payment in the State Accounting System (E1). Process Roads Project Contractor payments utilizing AASHTOWare, NDOT Agreement Contract Tracking System (ACT), and NDOT Accounts Payable System (RPS). Process Journal Vouchers utilizing GAAP knowledge to make corrections. Assist with Accounts Receivable processes as needed. Perform other duties as required or assigned. 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.

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