Accountant I (Travel Team) at State of Nebraska in Lincoln, NE

Summary: The State of Nebraska is seeking an Accountant I to join the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and support essential services across the state. This role involves maintaining accurate financial records, processing transactions, and ensuring compliance with state policies and procedures. Responsibilities: - Handle payments for licenses and programs and prepare deposit documents - Prepare billing documents, invoices, and financial forms; record transactions in accounting systems - Post data to ledgers, journals, and worksheets to maintain financial records - Process invoices and contract payments through OnBase and the Enterprise One (NIS) voucher system - Process Employee Expense Reimbursements (ERDs) and travel documents for payment - Ensure documentation complies with DHHS and State policies and procedures - Apply correct coding to ensure accurate financial statements - Prepare and use spreadsheets for processing and documentation - File documentation electronically or on paper for future reference - Evaluate documents for policy compliance, initiate payments, and compile financial data for reports and analysis Required Qualifications: - Post-high school coursework or vocational education in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field OR experience in accounting functions including interpreting and analyzing financial data Preferred Qualifications: - Associate degree in accounting or finance - Experience with Enterprise One (E-1), OnBase, NFOCUS, and MMIS is a plus - Familiarity with processing Out of State Travel Authorizations (OSTAs) and Direct Billing Authorizations (DBAs) is also preferred Required Skills: Accounting, Financial data analysis, Double entry accounting, Clerical accounting methods, Accounting record maintenance, Mathematical functions for accounting, Word processing software, Spreadsheet software, Enterprise One (E-1), OnBase, NFOCUS, MMIS, Processing Out of State Travel Authorizations (OSTAs), Direct Billing Authorizations (DBAs), Follow-up skills Benefits: Comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities