What are the responsibilities and job description for the Payroll Processor position at State of Nebraska?
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Hiring Agency
Administrative Services - Agency 65
Location:
Lincoln, NE
Hiring Rate
$24.844
Job Posting
JR2026-00025580 Payroll Processor (Open)
Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):
05-08-2026
Job Description
Do you have a knack for numbers? Are you an exceptional communicator? Are you detailed oriented? If you answered with an excited "YES!", then we just may be the team for you! The Department of Administrative Services is currently seeking a Payroll Processor to join their Accounting team. The Payroll Processor will complete payroll processing of approximately 92 bi-weekly batches and 30 monthly. Process interims for corrections. They assist payroll processors state wide with payroll processing questions. This position is a back up to the garnishment position. Processing payments to vendors that were deducted from employees paychecks.
Look at what we have to offer!
Job Duties: Assist with the processing of garnishments for State employees. Finalize both the monthly and bi-weekly payroll for all State agencies. Prepare the related payroll taxes for the State systems. Process interims (emergency payment requests) and maintain the data integrity for the payroll section of Enterprise One. Assist agencies with questions on processing their payrolls and resolving errors in initial payroll processing. Receive, review, and process legal and court notices regarding State employee garnishments and maintain garnishment files and respond to garnishment questions as needed. Process the quarterly 941 tax report and the annual W-3 form. Monitor help desk tickets and provide support and training to end users experiencing payroll problems. Other duties assigned within the scope of the classification.
Requirements / Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: Associates 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.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience in payroll processing, preparing period, quarter, and annual payroll taxes. Experience and proficiency with the Enterprise One system.
Other: Regular and Reliable attendance is required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Mastery of office software, Outlook, Excel and Word. Laws of payroll processing. Excellent inter-office communications.
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/
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.
Hiring Agency
Administrative Services - Agency 65
Location:
Lincoln, NE
Hiring Rate
$24.844
Job Posting
JR2026-00025580 Payroll Processor (Open)
Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):
05-08-2026
Job Description
Do you have a knack for numbers? Are you an exceptional communicator? Are you detailed oriented? If you answered with an excited "YES!", then we just may be the team for you! The Department of Administrative Services is currently seeking a Payroll Processor to join their Accounting team. The Payroll Processor will complete payroll processing of approximately 92 bi-weekly batches and 30 monthly. Process interims for corrections. They assist payroll processors state wide with payroll processing questions. This position is a back up to the garnishment position. Processing payments to vendors that were deducted from employees paychecks.
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
Job Duties: Assist with the processing of garnishments for State employees. Finalize both the monthly and bi-weekly payroll for all State agencies. Prepare the related payroll taxes for the State systems. Process interims (emergency payment requests) and maintain the data integrity for the payroll section of Enterprise One. Assist agencies with questions on processing their payrolls and resolving errors in initial payroll processing. Receive, review, and process legal and court notices regarding State employee garnishments and maintain garnishment files and respond to garnishment questions as needed. Process the quarterly 941 tax report and the annual W-3 form. Monitor help desk tickets and provide support and training to end users experiencing payroll problems. Other duties assigned within the scope of the classification.
Requirements / Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: Associates 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.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience in payroll processing, preparing period, quarter, and annual payroll taxes. Experience and proficiency with the Enterprise One system.
Other: Regular and Reliable attendance is required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Mastery of office software, Outlook, Excel and Word. Laws of payroll processing. Excellent inter-office communications.
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/
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.
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