Account Clerk III

Salary: $25.37 - $30.69 Hourly
Location : Lincoln, NE
Job Type: Full time/probationary or status
Job Number: View phone number on click.appcast.io
Department: Finance Department
Division: City Treasurer
Opening Date: 08/04/2026
Closing Date: 8/11/2026 11:59 PM Central


Job Posting Information
We're seeking a detail-oriented and experienced individual to join our team in a specialized clerical role focused on complex accounting-related tasks. This position operates within established accounting systems and procedures, with independence in applying advanced accounting techniques.

Nature of Work/Examples of Work Performed

• Process payments, open and close accounts, and provide responsive customer service

• Prepare and reconcile monthly financial reports
• Enter data and perform general ledger adjustments
• Ensure accuracy and compliance within all accounting processes

Desirable Knowledge, Abilities & Skills/Desirable Training & Experience

• Strong understanding of accounting principles and their practical application
• Familiarity with governmental accounting standards
• Proven ability to communicate clearly and professionally

Minimum Qualifications/Necessary Special Requirements


High school graduate or equivalent supplemented by coursework in accounting and at least 4 years of experience keeping and recording financial transactions; or any equivalent combination of training and experience.

Schedule: Full-Time | Monday - Friday | 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
If you're looking to grow your skills in a supportive and structured environment, we encourage you to apply for this opportunity!
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 10 days of vacation leave, over 12 days of sick leave, 11 paid holidays, and 2 personal convenience days annually that you begin accruing upon hire.

• 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.

• 5 days of Funeral and Bereavement Leave

• $71,000 of Life Insurance

• $1,213 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 for 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

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Please list any accounting related coursework you have taken or are presently taking. If not applicable, enter n/a.
02


Do you have experience keeping and recording financial transactions?

• 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

03


If yes, please list the employers from your application where you acquired this experience. If no experience, enter n/a.
04


Why are you interested in this position and joining the City Treasurer team?
05


Please describe a time when you needed to learn a process you were not familiar with. How did you go about understanding it, and what specific steps did you take to become comfortable with the procedure?
06


How have you utilized excel in your previous positions?
07


This position requires frequent phone interaction with residents and businesses. Please describe a time when you assisted a member of the public over the phone by explaining a policy or helping resolve an issue. What steps did you take to ensure clarity and professionalism, and what was the final outcome?
08


This role requires a strong understanding of accounting tasks such as reconciliation and account balancing. Can you walk me through your experience reconciling accounts or reviewing financial records for accuracy? What tools or processes do you typically use, and how do you handle discrepancies when they arise?
09


This position supports payment processing functions, including work related to lockbox services. Can you describe your experience with lockbox processing or similar high volume payment workflows? What systems or procedures have you used, and how do you ensure accuracy when handling exceptions or resolving upload issues?
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