Grants Accounting Analyst

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Hiring Agency :

Health & Human Services - Agency 25

Location : Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate : 26.025

Job Posting :

JR2025-00012756 Grants Accounting Analyst (Open)

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Job Description :

The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Division of Operations in Financial Services, is looking for a strategic partner for the position of DHHS Grants Accounting Analyst . The successful candidate will participate in and support a culture where employees are highly motivated, energetic, excited and enthusiastic working for DHHS.

Working for the State of Nebraska's Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is more than just a job-it's a commitment to making a meaningful difference in the lives of fellow Nebraskans. Public service provides an opportunity to contribute to the well-being of individuals, families, and communities across the state. At DHHS, we take pride in our mission of "Helping People Live Better Lives," and every team member plays a vital role in delivering programs and services. Choosing a career in public service means embracing a purpose-driven path, fostering positive change, and upholding the values that make Nebraska a great place to live and thrive.

Examples of Work

This position is mission critical to the Agency. This position works in DHHS Financial Services and completes the financial reporting for federal grants. This includes :

• Expenditure monitoring, financial reporting, monthly meetings with programs, setting up federal grants, business units, and authorizations.
• Redistribution of authorization as needed, reconciliation of grants, reconciliation of administrative costs and indirect costs, journal entries, closing business units, monitoring for federal regulation compliance.
• Monitoring for DHHS policy / procedure compliance, updating policies and procedures as grant terms or regulations change or as new grants are received or expire, ensuring compliance with match requirements, ensuring compliance with grant requirements, internal controls of obligations of federal funds.
• Maintaining working relationships with federal partners and federal auditors, Auditor of Public Accounts responses and providing documentation as well as answering questions related to grants, SEFA / ACFR reporting for federal grants, addressing programmatic questions.
• Work with all internal and external stakeholders in the performance of these duties.

Requirements / Qualifications :

Minimum Qualifications : Post high school education in any of the following areas : accounting, finance, public or business administration, economics, statistics, mathematics, computer science, or related areas. AND / OR Experience in any of the areas above including responsibility for any of the following functions : fiscal or accounting systems analysis; budget analysis or preparation; cost / benefit accounting and / or analysis; design and / or development of accounting control and reporting systems; financial auditing; fiscal records, management; or related areas.

Preferred Qualifications : Experience with financial reporting of Federal grants. Microsoft Excel skills.

Other : Position is located on-site at the Nebraska State Office Building in Lincoln. No remote work.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Detail-oriented, analytical thinking skills, teamwork abilities, and ability to be taught.

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. PandoLogic. Keywords : Accounting Analyst, Location : Lincoln, NE - 68503 , PL : 596092366

Salary : $26,025