JR2024-00012313 Payroll Coordinator - Accountant I (Evergreen) (Open)
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Job Description:
DHHS is looking for Payroll Coordinators to join the Financial Services team in Lincoln. This position will be responsible to perform duties related to DHHS payroll to include the day-to-day tasks regarding approving, posting, and reconciling payroll. In this role, you are supporting the dedicated professionals who strive to serve Nebraskans!
What We Offer: We value our employees' hard work and offer a supportive and friendly work environment along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes: •State-matched retirement contribution of 156%! •13 paid holidays •Generous leave accruals that begin immediately •Tuition reimbursement program •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 •Career advancement opportunities as the largest and most diverse employer in the state •Training and development based on your career goals •Employee Assistance Program
If you're ready to get your career started with the State of Nebraska and be part of a team that makes a difference in the community, apply today!
As a Payroll Coordinator, responsibilities include:
Resolving issues such as budgetary/allotment failures, business unit adjustments, and reviewing amounts for accuracy as well as managing payroll business units as it relates to assigning them to new employees and processing employee requests for payroll business unit change.
Payroll reconciliation (validating timecards, reviewing Kronos reports and interface to E1 for accuracy, manually adjusting leave donation and one time award payments);
Training other employees on applicable processes and procedures.
Assisting with other accounts payable duties, such as, reviewing payment requests, invoices, and entering payment vouchers into E1.
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 Qualifications: 1-2 years of prior payroll experience. Experience with workday a benefit.
Hiring rate: $17.561 - $25.887 / hr.
Additional Job Description
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
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; word processing and spreadsheet computer software programs; database management.
Skill in: listening to and understanding information received; gathering and compiling data into spreadsheets and databases; using mathematical methods or formulas to compare and analyze data; developing and applying equations and/or formulas; compiling data from multiple sources into a single, comprehensive document or report.
Ability to: learn and apply the principles and concepts of specific agency programs, regulations and procedures of an accounting system; learn and apply GAAP practices and standards; communicate with agency staff and the public to provide and elicit information; classify accounting transactions, maintain, and reconcile accounts; extract data from established accounts and prepare accounting reports and financial statements; review accounting documents for completeness and conformance with specific requirements and to take the appropriate corrective action when necessary; design reports and financial statements; compute and compile financial data involving the use of addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, and fractions.
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.
Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits
Equal Opportunity Statement
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.
Current employees of the State of Nebraska should NOT apply on this external career. Instead go to Workday and access the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page.
