RESTRICTED POSTING: Accounting Specialist II - County Clerk's Office

RESTRICTED POSTING: Accounting Specialist II - County Clerks Office

Salary

$32.81 - $42.60 Hourly

Location

1210 Golden Gate Drive, Papillion, NE

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

1321

Department

County Clerks Office

Opening Date

08/06/2026

Closing Date

8/13/2026 11:59 PM Central

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

JOB OVERVIEW

• RESTRICTED POSTING: THIS POSTING REQUIRES you to be a current eligible employee of Sarpy County. If you are not a current Sarpy County employee, please do not apply at this time

GENERAL PURPOSE

Performs technical and administrative accounting functions relative to the County's account payables/claims, bank reconciliation, tax levies, clerk banking records and fixed assets management. With regular attendance, is responsible for administering, coordinating, and implementing the accounting process and procedures for the County's accounts payables, payroll, and account reconciliation.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Process and verify timecards and payroll data, ensuring compliance with county policies, manager approvals, and accuracy of hours reported.
• Respond to inquiries from County personnel and external vendors, providing assistance with Munis, claims, and general journal adjustments.
• Perform a variety of advanced benefit payroll accounting functions (Pension, 457, 401(a), Health/Dental, COBRA/Retiree, etc.).
• Maintain accounts by recording, identifying, and verifying financial transactions following internal accounting procedures and policies to ensure financial security.
• Process printed checks, and electronic fund transfers, including creating cash disbursement journals and coordinating funds transfers with the County Treasurer.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• 3 years of general accounting or payroll experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for interacting with diverse individuals.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite, data management, communication, and other software.
• Ability to follow established policies and procedures for confidentiality while adapting to evolving privacy standards and technologies.
• Knowledge of account reconciliation, financial reporting, and cash handling procedures.
• Ability to operate financial and payroll software.
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships within a team

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

The work environment is typically a professional office setting, involving regular use of computers, standard office equipment, and frequent interaction with both internal staff and the public in a structured, task-oriented atmosphere. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.

Sarpy County offers competitive benefits to eligible* employees including:

Sarpy County Insurance Benefit Guide

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Long-term Disability Insurance

Pension Plan

Vacation Leave

Sick Leave

Flexible Spending Accounts

10 designated holidays and 2 floating holidays

Employee Assistance Program

• For eligiblity requirements, reference associated union contract or the Sarpy County Personnel Rules and Regulations.

01

RESTRICTED POSTING: THIS POSTING REQUIRES you to be a current eligible employee of Sarpy County. Are you currently an eligible, paid employee of Sarpy County?

• Yes
• No

02

What level of education have you achieved?

• No high school
• High School or GED
• One year of college
• Up to 2 years of college
• Up to 3 years of college
• Bachelors degree
• Masters degree
• Advanced Degree

03

How many years of bona fide work experience in general accounting do you have?

• Up to 3 years experience
• 3 years experience
• 4 years experience
• 5 years experience
• 6 years experience
• 7 years experience
• 8 years experience
• 9 or more years experience

04

Describe in detail your general accounting experience. If you have no experience, please write N/A.

05

Are you able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without accommodation?

• Yes
• No

06

Are you able to meet the physical demands and work environment requirements of this job with or without accommodation?

• Yes
• No

07

VETERANS PREFERENCE: Are you requesting Veterans Preference as stipulated in Nebraska Statutes § 48-225 to 48-231? Such preference includes initial employment or a return to employment with the State of Nebraska or its governmental subdivisions if termination of previous employment was for other than disciplinary reasons.

• Yes
• No

08

VETERANS PREFERENCE: If you answer yes to claiming Veterans Preference, you must attach to your application, before submission, a copy of your DD214 including page 4 identifying your character of service (and IF disabled, verification of disability from the VA), OR if you are a spouse of a 100% disabled veteran, you must attach a copy of your spouses DD214, showing character of service, a copy of the veterans disability verification from the Department of Veterans Affairs demonstrating a 100% permanent disability rating, and proof of marriage to the veteran; OR if you are a spouse of an active service member, you must attach a copy of your spouses active service orders and proof of marriage to the active service member. All documents must be attached prior to submission of application. Did you attach all required documentation?

• Yes
• No
• N/A - does not apply

Required Question

Employer Sarpy County

Address 1210 Golden Gate Drive

Papillion, Nebraska, 68046

Phone 402-593-4465

402-593-4487

Website http://www.sarpy.gov