The work we do matters! Hiring Agency: Nebraska State Historical Society - Agency 54 Location: Lincoln, NE Hiring Rate: $18.360 Job Posting: JR2026-00029904 Accountant I (Open) Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed): 10-30-2026 Job Description: The Nebraska State Historical Society is seeking an energetic team member to join our finance team! This role will be responsible for multiple facets of accounting for the agency, including assisting in accounts payable/receivable, sales tax, and more. If you are a team player who enjoys learning, this opportunity is for you!  Why Join Us: Stable Employment Opportunity Career Development and Learning Opportunities 156% Match on first 4.8% contribution to Retirement Plan 13 Paid Holidays Generous Leave Accruals and Benefits Opportunity to be a part of an organization that Values Work Life Balance Check out the Benefits: https://das.nebraska.gov/personnel/wellness/active-employee.html Job Duties: Create: Daily deposit documents, reconcile for accuracy, and do the submission to the state treasurer as timeline would dictate. Journal entries for credit card clearing. Vouchers for agencies purchase card transactions. Process: Journal entry for agency’s purchase card transactions. Monthly sales tax and submit it to Department of Revenue.  Miscellaneous: Maintain and update vendor files. Other duties as assigned within the scope of the classification. Requirements and Qualifications: Minimum: 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: Associate degree in Accounting, Budgeting, Finance or related field, or high school diploma with 4 years of related experience. Other: This position requires travel. As such, the incumbent must be able to present a valid driver’s license, or another form of reliable transportation. Regular and Reliable attendance is required. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Must have a basic understanding of Accounting Principles, excellent customer service skills, focus and attention to detail, ability to adapt quickly to new software, and an intermediate level of understanding of Microsoft Office Suite. If you're currently employed by the State of Nebraska, please don't apply through this external career site. Instead, log in to Workday and open the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page. You can access Workday anytime through the Link web page: https://link.nebraska.gov/ 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. We are seeking talented individuals to join our team in careers that make a difference in the lives of Nebraskans. Once you've had the opportunity to explore our current open positions, apply for those of interest to you. Click here for a video tutorial. Contact state.jobs@nebraska.gov for additional support. Check back on your candidate profile to see the status of your submitted applications, as well as any new postings that might interest you! Thank you for your interest in joining our team! State Government is one of the largest and most diverse employers in Nebraska. Whether it's helping a vulnerable child, advancing public health, making highways safer, or preserving our natural resources, the work we do matters!

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