Accounting Specialist

City of Lincoln

  • Lincoln, NE
  • $25.50-32.66 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 5 days ago
Job Posting InformationWe are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Accounting Specialist for a full-time position, working Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.In this role, you will develop and implement procedures to improve reporting and accounting systems while maintaining budgetary spreadsheets for various financial functions. You will assist in compiling and executing the annual budget, participate in budget meetings, and handle payroll processing, vendor claims, payment vouchers, and purchase orders. Additionally, you will monitor and reconcile budgetary revenue and expense accounts, ensuring accurate financial documentation and reporting.This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a dynamic team while growing your career in a supportive environment.Comprehensive benefits are offered; please see the Benefits tab for details.Desirable Knowledge, Abilities & Skills/Desirable Training & ExperiencePreferred: Associate's degree or higher in accounting.Minimum Qualifications/Necessary Special RequirementsQualifications: High school graduate or equivalent supplemented by coursework in accounting, finance, business or public administration, or related field with at least 4 years of experience organizing and maintaining budgetary and trust accounts, and fiscal and accounting records; or any equivalent combination of training and experience.We value each Lancaster County employee and one way we demonstrate this is by providing an attractive and competitive total compensation package that adds value to our employees' professional and personal lives. The following benefits are available for this position:
  • Pay increases are available upon completion of the 6-month new employee probationary period, and annually thereafter based on performance.
  • We encourage a healthy work-life balance by offering 10 days of vacation leave and 13 days of sick leave that begin accruing upon hire; plus 11 paid holidays and up to 16 hours of non-cumulative personal holidays per calendar year.
  • All medical, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family begin the first of the month following hire, no need to wait!
  • 30 days of Paid Parental Leave
  • Employee Assistance Programs offering work/life services, wellness coaching, short-term counseling, legal assistance, and financial coaching.
  • Up to 3 days of Funeral and Bereavement Leave
  • $30,000 of Life Insurance
  • 401(a) Retirement Plan. When you make an 8% contribution, the County will match your contribution 100%.
  • Employer provided Post Employment Health Plan for eligible medical expenses after you leave County employment.
  • Optional benefits include:
  • Medical and/or Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Allstate Voluntary Plans
  • Supplemental Term Life
  • Deferred Compensation Plans

City of Lincoln