Accountant II

United States·Lincolnmid

Finance & AccountingAccountant

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Minimum Qualifications: Associates degree in accounting, finance, business administration,

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Finance & AccountingAccountant

Retirement Systems - Agency 85

Lincoln, NE

$25.403

JR2026-00029179 Accountant II (Open)

Are you someone who enjoys learning, growing, and taking on new challenges? Do you thrive in a role with variety, enjoy working with numbers, and take pride in getting the details right? If supporting a team and contributing to meaningful work motivates you, we’d love to meet you.

Nebraska Public Retirement Systems is searching for an Accountant II position to join our Financial Reporting team. We’re looking for an individual who is proactive, efficient, focused, excited to learn, and committed to high standards of integrity. We value team members who contribute to a positive culture where employees are supported, appreciated, and encouraged to grow.

Work Schedule: M-F, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Hiring Rate: $25.403
Range: $25.403 - $37.448
The pay rate may be commensurate with education and/or experience within fiscal constraints if approved.

State employment offers great benefits!
During your first year here at NPERS, you’ll receive 13 paid holidays per year, you can earn 12 days of vacation and 12 days of sick leave, have your retirement contributions matched at 156%, and 79% of your medical insurance premiums are paid by your employer. Do you have student loans? We are also a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).

Perform daily pre-audit and post-audit entries
Complete monthly account reconciliations
Prepare and review Monthly Trial Balance
Assist with month-end close processes
Update and monitor daily financial reports
Manage and evaluate cash flow reporting
Participate in special projects
Provide backup support for other Finance teams
Reconcile Contributions and research variances
Prepare Monthly Journal Entries to record activity
Assist Employers with Retirement Questions

Requirements

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Knowledge of: the principles and practices of accounting theory and double entry accounting concepts and procedures; generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP); accounting systems; the methods of filing and maintaining accounting records; Microsoft Excel; database management; 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; 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.

What We Offer

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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.