Account Clerk II-Front Counter

Account Clerk II-Front Counter

Salary

$21.69 - $27.78 Hourly

Location

Lincoln, NE

Job Type

Full time/probationary or status

Job Number

202600384

Department

Clerk of the District Court

Opening Date

07/17/2026

Closing Date

7/26/2026 11:59 PM Central

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Job Posting Information

Are you detail-oriented and passionate about numbers? Were looking for someone to join our team in a key role that involves complex, specialized clerical work. Youll apply advanced accounting principles to help maintain accurate financial accounts and records, playing an important part in supporting the Clerk of the District Court.

Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday (40 hours per week) in-office

Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your well-being. For full details, please click on the Benefits tab.

What Youll Do:

• Process payments, receipts, checks, and garnishments
• Create payment vouchers and cash receipts
• Receive and review bonds in criminal cases for disposition and release
• Provide customer service at the front counter for walk-in visitors

What Were Looking For:

• A high school diploma or equivalent, with additional coursework in accounting or finance
• At least 6 months of experience in office and clerical work, especially with financial transactions and documentation
• Or an equivalent combination of training and experience

If youre someone who thrives in a structured environment, enjoys working with numbers, and takes pride in accuracy, wed love to hear from you!

We value each Lancaster County 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 10 days of vacation leave and 13 days of sick leave that begin accruing upon hire plus 11 paid holidays and 20 hours of non-cumulative personal holidays per calendar year.
• 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 3 days of Funeral and Bereavement Leave
• $30,000 of Life Insurance
• 401(a) Retirement Plan. When you make an 8% contribution, the County will match your contribution 100%.
• Employer provided Post Employment Health Plan for eligible medical expenses
• Optional benefits include:
• Medical and/or Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Allstate Voluntary Plans
• Supplemental Term Life
• Deferred Compensation Plans

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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 may not receive full credit. 4. "See resume" in lieu of providing detailed responses may not receive full credit. 6. I am responsible for the accuracy and completeness of my application.

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Please acknowledge the following: 1. I understand this position is Full-time with hours between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. 2. I understand that this is an in-office position and not eligible for remote work.

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Do you have experience performing general clerical work including documentation?

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

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If yes, please list the employers from your application where you acquired this experience AND describe your work experience.

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Have you taken coursework in accounting, financial, or legal fields?

• I have not completed coursework in accounting, financial, or legal fields
• I have completed coursework in accounting, financial, or legal fields.
• I have a degree in accounting, financial, or legal fields.

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If yes, please list courses. If not applicable, enter N/A.

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Do you have experience working with the public and providing customer service?

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

08

If yes, please list the employers from your application where you acquired this experience AND describe your work experience.

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Do you have experience using computer systems/software, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Adobe, D Base systems, or specific accounting software including QuickBooks, NetSuite, Xero, or other brands?

• No experience
• Rarely used
• Used occasionally (one or more times a month)
• Used frequently (one or more times a week)

10

If yes, please list the employers from your application where you acquired this experience AND describe your work experience including software used.

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Do you have experience working with JUSTICE, the court file management database, or CHARTS, the child support database?

• I have no experience with JUSTICE or CHARTS
• I have entered information, data or documents into JUSTICE or CHARTS
• I have retrieved information, data or documents from JUSTICE or CHARTS
• I have both entered and retrieved information, data or documents within JUSTICE or CHARTS

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Please list the databases you have experience with. If not applicable, enter N/A.

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Do you have experience with financial disbursements, reconciling accounts, and cashiering?

• No experience
• Rarely used
• Used occasionally (one or more times a month)
• Used frequently (one or more times a week)

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If yes, please list the employers from your application where you acquired this experience AND describe your work experience.

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Do you read, write, or speak a foreign language?

• Yes
• No

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If yes, please list the language and if you read, write, or speak the language.

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Employer City of Lincoln/Lancaster County

Address 555 South 10th Street, Room 302

Lincoln, Nebraska, 68508

Phone (402) 441-7597

Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/lincolnne/default.cfm