Accounting and Payroll Internship (Summer 2026)

The work we do matters! Hiring Agency: Health & Human Services - Agency 25 Location: Lincoln, NE Hiring Rate: $15.000 Job Posting: JR2026-00024228 Accounting and Payroll Internship (Summer 2026) (Evergreen) (Open) Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed): 03-27-2026 Job Description: The Accounting and Payroll Intern will support the DHHS Finance team by assisting with payroll processing, accounting operations, and internal data organization projects. This internship provides students with hands-on experience in public sector financial operations, including payroll administration, accounts payable/receivable processes, and financial record management. In addition to supporting daily accounting and payroll functions, the intern may assist with a data management project focused on organizing standard operating procedures (SOPs) and improving internal document management systems. This internship is designed to provide practical experience while helping DHHS strengthen operational efficiency within the finance team. Location: Lincoln, Nebraska Schedule: Full-time (Monday–Friday) during the summer semester Key Responsibilities: Payroll Support Assist with payroll processing tasks under the guidance of payroll staff Support reconciliation and calculation of payroll records Help review timesheets and payroll documentation for accuracy Assist with managing payroll responsibilities for a smaller service area to gain hands-on experience Accounting Support Assist with accounts payable or accounts receivable processes Support financial record maintenance and reconciliation activities Help review financial documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance with procedures Provide support for routine accounting tasks and financial reporting Data Management Project Assist with organizing and maintaining finance team Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) Support efforts to improve internal document organization within shared drives Help review and categorize existing documentation to improve accessibility and efficiency Requirements / Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications: Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program at an accredited college or university (two-to-four-year institution) OR recently graduated (within one year) from an undergraduate or graduate degree program at an accredited college or university (two-to-four-year institution). Preferred Qualifications: Currently pursuing a degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field Interest in payroll, accounting operations, or financial management Strong attention to detail and ability to work with numerical data Ability to manage multiple tasks and stay organized in a fast-paced environment Self-starter who can work independently while also collaborating with a team Strong communication and interpersonal skills Willingness to learn and contribute to team projects What You'll Gain from this Experience Hands-on experience in payroll processing and accounting operations within state government Exposure to accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll reconciliation processes Experience working with finance professionals and learning how financial operations support large public service organizations Opportunity to contribute to a real data management and process improvement project Development of professional skills including organization, multitasking, teamwork, and independent problem solving If you're currently employed by the State of Nebraska, please don't apply through this external career site. 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