Administrative Technician

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency:

Agriculture - Agency 18

Location:

Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate:

$18.548

Job Posting:

JR2025-00020683 Administrative Technician (Open)

Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):

11-17-2025

Job Description:

We're looking for a skilled Administrative Technician to provide advanced technical and administrative support to the Boards and NDA.
The Department is a very diverse agency with approximately 26 different cash accounts, approximately 14 federal funds and performs similar accounting/budgeting duties for seven commodity board agencies. We are 90% regulatory and 10% promotion with 4 focus areas Food Safety Consumer Protection, Animal Plant Health Protection, Supervision, and Promotion. This position works directly with the seven external and four internal commodity boards: Corn, Wheat, Grain Sorghum, Dry Bean, Ethanol, Dry Pea & Lentil, Dairy, Grape & Wine, Craft Brewery, Potato, and Poultry. The primary duty is accounts receivable and accounts payable entry, along with procurement and contract management for the Boards.

Look at what we have to offer!

• 13 paid holidays
• Vacation and sick leave that begin accruing immediately
• Military leave
• 156% (that's not a typo!) state-matched retirement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• 79% employer paid health insurance plans
• Dental and vision insurance plans
• Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance policy
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) through the Federal government
• Wide variety and availability of career advancement as the largest and most diverse employer in the State
• Opportunity to be part of meaningful work and make a difference through public service
• Training and Development based on your career aspirations
• Fun, inviting teammates
• A safe and secure environment

At the State, we stand by our core values of treating others with dignity and respect, acting ethically in all situations, and creating an environment where our customer is our top priority. Apply to join our team today!

Job Duties: Reviews invoices for application to correct budget programs and applies accounting travel policies to expense documents; and enters them into the accounting system. Responds to telephone, e-mail, and in-person inquiries from first-purchasers and boards; and provides answers and information requiring knowledge of accounting policies and procedures. Reconciles general ledger information to budgets on a monthly basis and provides reports to the boards. Maintains database of first-purchasers and ensures timely receipt of excise taxes. Creates Treasurer's documents for deposit of cash and checks. Performs routing administrative support duties, which include: scanning, daily deposits, and file organization.

Requirements / Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Coursework/training or experience related to research, presentation, or publication in an area related to the programs or functions of the employing agency; business administration; accounting; customer service; and/ or technical support work, including use of computer software such as word processing, spreadsheets, and database management.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience with J.D. Edwards EnterpriseOne (E1) and MS Office (Outlook, Word, and Excel).

Other: Regular and Reliable attendance is required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Organization & Time Management: Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize work, and meet deadlines independently.
Attention to Detail: Accurate in reviewing data, tracking progress, and ensuring quality in documents and reports.
Adaptability & Teamwork: Flexible in responding to changing needs, and collaborative in supporting team projects and continuous improvement efforts.
Technical Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel (formulas, data analysis), and familiar with databases and tracking systems.

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.