Accountant I

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Hiring Agency:
Game & Parks Commission - Agency 33
Location:
Lincoln, NE
Hiring Rate:
$18.360
Job Posting:
JR2026-00030484 Accountant I (Open)
Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):
11-25-2026
Job Description:
Looking for an individual with high level of accuracy and attention to detail to audit documents and record them into spreadsheets for entry into State Accounting System. This is fast paced work during peak Park seasons (May – Oct).

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES: Audits revenue information from agency offices to assure accuracy, completeness and fund integrity by examining/analyzing reports from the Permit and Reservation systems. Reconcile receivable forms such as cash register tapes, bank deposit slips, credit card transactions and other documentation.  Enter bank deposit information into spreadsheets; balance spreadsheets by fund and deposit totals. Assist with the creation of journal entries to bring accounts in balance. Track collection efforts on uncollected checks by various Park areas. Overnight travel may be required.

Requirements / Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications: Post high school coursework or vocational education in accounting, finance, business administration or related field OR experience performing accounting functions including interpreting and analyzing financial data.

Preferred: Experience with J.D. Edwards EnterpriseOne (E1) and MS Office (Outlook, Word, and Excel).

Other : Regular and reliable attendance.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES: Knowledge of general accounting principles, policies, guidelines and general office procedures. Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers to exchange information and ideas; apply agency guidelines and policies to financial transactions; compute and compile financial data involving the use of addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and percentages; operate personal computer, printer, copier, calculator, and telephone and lift and move up to 35 pound containers.

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