Accountant II-Medicaid Drug Rebate Program at State of Nebraska in Lincoln, NE

Job description

• The work we do matters!
• Health & Human Services - Agency 25
• Location:
• Lincoln, NE
• $25.403
• JR2026-00029347 Accountant II-Medicaid Drug Rebate Program (Open)
• Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):
• DHHS, Division of Medicaid and Long-Term Care, is seeking a highly skilled Accountant II to join our Medicaid Drug Rebate (MDR) team.
• The MDR Team navigates complex financial data, implements strategic accounting practices, and makes a tangible impact on the Agency's bottom line.
• If you're a meticulous individual with a passion for numbers and a desire to excel, then this opportunity is tailor-made for you.

Responsibilities

• Completing Accounting-related activities for the Medicaid Drug Rebate (MDR) program that is responsible for the collection of approximately $300 Million in annual drug rebates
• Processing inbound mail and sorting/logging/scanning documentation
• MDR check entry and reconciliation
• Reviews documentation for completion/accuracy
• Completes filing and data entry activities
• Conducting outreach to drug labeler contacts to ensure all documentation necessary for drug rebate processing is received accurately and timely
• Assisting with the completion of MDR audits
• Compiling/retrieving monthly, quarterly and ad-hoc reports
• Completing Journal Entries
• Completing the Quarterly MDR labeler invoice process
• Processing ACH (Direct Deposit) payment
• Entering payment adjustments and assisting with labeler invoice dispute resolution
• Maintains various records/documents
• Review and respond to MDR mailbox emails/attachments
• Creating and sending labeler letters for past due accounts
• Business Hours: Monday – Friday; 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Attire: Business Casual
• Location: Lincoln – Nebraska State Office Building

Requirements

• Minimum Qualifications: Associate’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, statistics or related field and experience with accounting/financial management systems OR 2 years’ experience with professional accounting procedures including developing and modifying accounting/financial management systems.
• Proficiency in using Excel/Microsoft Office products.
• Experience in State or Federal Accounting practices/policies/procedures.
• Experience using State systems such as OnBase is a plus (Enterprise 1 is less commonly used but also helpful in this position).
• Experience working with the Medicaid Drug Rebate program.
• Coursework/training or experience in accounting-related activities including use of a personal computer, various associated software (Accounting software; Adobe, Excel) programs, and office equipment.
• Experience and proficiency using Excel, Word, Outlook and Accounting systems.
• Ability to complete work activities efficiently.
• Good written and oral communication/customer service/relationship skills.
• Strong organizational, time management and problem-solving/critical thinking skills; with adaptability to various tasks and ability to accurately follow Standard Operating Procedures and apply on-the-job training activities to practice is also important.
• Accurately interpret Medicaid Drug Rebate data and related statements/reports for job duty completion.
• Ability to work well in collaboration with the MDR team and various drug labelers.
• If you're currently employed by the State of Nebraska, please don't apply through this external career site. Instead, log in to Workday and open the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page. You can access Workday anytime through the Link web page: https://link.nebraska.gov/

Skills

Required

• Adaptability to various tasks
• Ability to work well in collaboration
• Excel
• Microsoft Office
• Word
• Outlook
• Accounting software
• Adobe
• OnBase
• Enterprise 1

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