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Accounting Supervisor

Accounting Supervisor

City of Lincoln / Lancaster County, NELincoln, NE, United States
15 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Salary : $28.06 - $35.83 Hourly

Location : Lincoln, NE

Job Type : Full time / probationary or status

Job Number : 202500678

Department : Finance Department

Division : Accounting

Opening Date : 11 / 07 / 2025

Closing Date : 11 / 28 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Central

Job Posting Information

The City is looking for a detail-oriented Accounting Supervisor to lead Accounts Payable operations and ensure accurate, timely financial transactions. This role audits vouchers, journal entries, and P-Card purchases, manages vendor accounts, and supports staff with financial system procedures.

What You'll Do :

  • Audit and approve payment vouchers and interdepartmental charges.
  • Prepare and post journal entries; review P-Card transactions; void warrants as needed.
  • Maintain vendor accounts and follow fraud-prevention procedures.
  • Train and assist city staff on financial systems and procedures.
  • Reconcile payments, maintain records, and respond to inquiries from departments and vendors.

What We're Looking For :

  • Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial systems.
  • Experience with auditing, journal entries, and vendor management.
  • Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
  • Detail-oriented, reliable, and able to manage multiple priorities.
  • Why You'll Love Working Here :

    Join a dedicated team supporting the City's financial integrity and operations. Make an impact while collaborating with colleagues across departments.

    Minimum Qualifications / Necessary Special Requirements :

    Graduation from high school or equivalent supplemented by courses in bookkeeping and general commercial subjects and four years of experience in bookkeeping and related clerical work or any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the desirable knowledge, abilities and skills.

    We value each City of Lincoln 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 11 days of vacation leave and 12 days of sick leave annually that you begin accruing upon hire; plus 11 paid holidays and 2 personal convenience days.
  • 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 4 days of Funeral and Bereavement Leave
  • $70,000 of Life Insurance
  • $1,250 of Tuition Reimbursement
  • 401(a) Retirement Plan . If you make a 7% contribution, the City will contribute 9%
  • Employer provided Post Employment Health Plan for eligible medical expenses that occur after you leave City employment.
  • Optional benefits include :
  • Medical and / or Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

  • Allstate Voluntary Plans
  • Supplemental Term Life
  • Deferred Compensation Plans
  • 01

    APPLICATION COMPLETION ACKNOWLEDGMENT : 1. This application process is hand scored. 2. All questions must be fully answered to receive full credit. 3. Copied / pasted answers will not receive full credit.4. "See resume" in lieu of providing detailed responses will not receive full credit.5. All employers, work and volunteer experience, and education referred to on this questionnaire must also be listed in the Work and Education sections of the application for verification and to receive credit.6. I am responsible for the accuracy and completeness of my application.

  • Acknowledge
  • 02

    Are you a current employee of the City of Lincoln?

  • Yes
  • No
  • 03

    If yes, please list the department in which you work, your title, and your date of hire.

    04

    Do you have experience in JDE financial software?

  • Yes
  • No
  • 05

    If yes, please describe your experience in detail, If no, enter n / a.

    06

    Indicate if you have college-level coursework in the following :

  • Accounting / Bookkeeping
  • Business Administration
  • Public Administration
  • Related Field (specify below)
  • None
  • 07

    If related field, please specify. If not applicable, enter n / a.

    08

    Indicate if you have a degree in one of the fields listed in question 6.

  • No degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • 09

    Do you have experience in bookkeeping and related clerical work?

  • No experience
  • Yes, less than 2 years experience
  • Yes, 2 to 4 years experience
  • Yes, 4 to 6 years experience
  • Yes, more than 6 years experience
  • 10

    If yes, please describe your experience and list the employer(s) from your application where you acquired it. If not applicable, enter n / a.

    11

    Do you have experience processing various types of payments (e.g., checks, EFTs, credit cards)?

  • Yes
  • No
  • 12

    If yes, please describe your experience and list the employer(s) from your application where you acquired it. If not applicable, enter n / a.

    13

    Do you have experience working with vendors or customers?

  • Yes
  • No
  • 14

    If yes, please describe your experience and list the employer(s) from your application where you acquired it. If not applicable, enter n / a.

    15

    Do you have experience with accounts payable?

  • Yes
  • No
  • 16

    If yes, please describe your experience and list the employer(s) from your application where you acquired it. If not applicable, enter n / a.

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