APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -
$32,677.20 to
$47,606.40
PAY GRADE: 27
For more information on benefit and retirement programs, please see the sections below.
In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.
Accounting Assistants perform clerical accounting work in the maintenance of accounts and accounting records for State agencies.
Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform advanced-level work and may provide work direction and training to others. Incumbents function as first-line supervisors who train, supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff; assign and review work; and initiate disciplinary action.
THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE PRIOR TO THE POSTED CLOSING DATE. INTERESTED APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
This position reports to the Payroll Accountant Technician in the Director's Office fiscal section. The position is the Department of Public Safety's Timekeeper, as such audits, reviews, and corrects timesheets for the whole department. This includes working closely with the DPS division's timekeepers and individually with employees of the department, as well as working closely with Central Payroll and NEATS personnel. The position is required to back up the Payroll Accountant Technician. This position requires significant organizational skills, accuracy and attention to detail (M-F 8am-5pm).
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications)
Graduation from high school or equivalent education and three years of progressively responsible clerical accounting experience which included duties such as responsibility for accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll and/or other accounting data; setting up computer spreadsheets to record, track, manipulate and report data; researching and interpreting financial data to prepare reports and respond to budget and accounts related inquiries; and reconciling accounts; OR one year as an Accounting Assistant II in Nevada State service which included clerical accounting duties as described above; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Special Requirements
A State of Nevada/FBI background check will be required of the selected applicant.
A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required.
Requires a valid driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility at the time of appointment and for continuing employment.
Skills Required
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft Word
Public Speaking/Presentations
Customer Service
Payroll
The Examination
If there are five or fewer qualified applicants, the exam will consist of an application evaluation. (This statement does not apply for Until Recruitment Needs are Satisfied (URS) announcements).
CLERICAL SUPPORT EXAM
The exam will consist of a written weighted 100%.
Qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview.
The following are the number of questions in each category of the exam:
20 - Office Operations and Practices
20 - Following Written Instructions & Reading Skills
10 - Arithmetic
20 - English Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling
15 - Computer Usage
15 - Interpersonal & Customer Service Skills
The following additional questions are part of this Recruitment
1) Tell us how much experience you have had with developing and maintaining Excel spreadsheets, include activity such as entering and editing formulas, working with Pivot Tables, and Conditional Formatting.
2) Describe your experience with state proprietary software such as NEATS, IFS Advantage HDHR, and HRDW.
3) Describe your experience with payroll and/or timekeeper and specific duties performed.
4) Describe your customer service experience including verbal and written skills.
