What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director position at State of Nebraska?
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Hiring Agency:
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Job Description:
The hiring panel is looking for candidates with high attention to detail and great customer service skills. Microsoft Excel is used daily at an advanced level, so a close personal friendship with Excel is a must! If you have previous experience with supervision in a financial role, are passionate about financial management, and ready to make an agency-wide impact, we want to hear from you!
Office Location & Schedule: This position is assigned to our office located at 84th & O St, Lincoln, NE.
Pay Rate: $83,352.51/year
This rate is based upon available budget funds; any offer will be made at this rate.
Teammates Enjoy
In addition to being part of meaningful work and making a difference through public service, our Total Compensation package includes an approximate $31,400 in additional Benefits value! See full benefits information at
https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits
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Competitive benefits, paid time off, and retirement
- 79% employer-paid health insurance, dental, vision, long and short-term disability, flex spending and health savings accounts, employee discount program, and more!
- Generous vacation and sick leave earnings each year (starting at 12 days each!), plus a variety of other leave types
- 156% state-matched retirement (yes, that’s $1.56 for every dollar!) with a guaranteed 5% return
- Thirteen paid holidays per year
Essential Functions
- Provides leadership for the development, implementation, and maintenance of effective accounting procedures following directives of the Commissioner of Education, in compliance with Nebraska’s State Accounting Manual.
- Plans, organizes, and directs activities of accounting systems, general ledger accounting, cost accounting, accounts payable and receivable, and state and federal reporting.
- Establishes, reviews, and implements policies, procedures, and best practices for financial reporting systems based on Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and state and federal regulations.
- Manages the payroll for the Nebraska Department of Education (NDE), including review, certification, and administration within the system.
- Collaborates with and advises agency leadership on changes to NDE policies related to agency-wide accounting procedures.
- Works collaboratively to complete annual and biennial budgets, and ensures the budget reflects major projects and initiatives, operational requirements, and changes in state and/or federal regulations.
- Provides leadership in the hiring, supervision, and potential discipline of staff. Conducts performance management activities including establishing annual goals related to the strategic plan, holding check-in meetings to discuss goal progress, and completing performance appraisals. Facilitates a continuous learning environment by promoting professional development to ensure all employees have the opportunity and skills to be efficient and effective in meeting the goals of the agency. Delegates work and projects appropriately among staff.
Working Conditions and Travel:
This position requires approximately 90% of work time spent in an office environment; the remaining 10% is spent traveling or working in alternative sites such as schools, ESUs, meetings and conferences. There is no expected overnight travel.
Requirements / Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in a related field and four years of experience related to the essential functions of the position. Any equivalent education and\or work experience may be substituted in order to meet the minimum qualifications of the position.
Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree in a related field, pre-audit certification.
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.
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.
Instructions for Applying
Important points to remember when applying:
- The employment application is required and is the primary source of information used to determine if you meet the minimum requirements of the job.
- Make sure your application is complete. Incomplete applications are rejected.
- You will not be allowed to change your application after you have applied for a position and you cannot re-apply for the the same position unless it is posted again.
- You have the opportunity to attach a resume; however, it should not be used to replace any information asked for on the official application.
- When you have successfully applied for a job, you will receive a confirmation on the screen and your application will be available on your Candidate Home page.
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Applicants who need accommodation in the selection process should request this in advance. Requests can be made by contacting the Nebraska State Personnel Office 1526 K Street, Suite 100, Lincoln, NE. (402)471-2075.
These positions are subject to application of Veterans' Preference.
Salary : $83,353
