APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -
$31,090.32 to
$44,954.64
PAY GRADE: 25
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 work independently with little or no additional training.
This is an Accounting Assistant 2 position assigned to the Accounting Unit of the Public Employees' Benefits Program (PEBP) located in Carson City, NV. This position is responsible for processing documents such as invoices and packing slips to facilitate payments to all PEBP vendors, audit travel claims for accuracy and compliance with the State Administrative Manual (SAM) and PEBP Policy and Procedures, and processing appropriate reimbursement payments. The incumbent will also prepare accounting documents for scanning and indexing in PEBP's imaging system and maintain fixed asset records according to State inventory control requirements. Additionally, this position is the payroll clerk for PEPB and is responsible for ensuring time sheets are entered into NEATS timely, processing special pay adjustments, and tracking FMLA and catastrophic leave balances. This position will also provide customer service to both internal and external customers such as PEBP staff, PEBP participants and state agency representatives.
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications)
Graduation from high school or equivalent education and two years of clerical accounting experience which must have included duties such as coding documents to distribute funds; preparing accounts payable and accounts receivable documents; using computer spreadsheets to record, track, manipulate and report data; balancing accounts; and identifying and applying established financial recordkeeping procedures; OR one year of experience as an Accounting Assistant I in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Special Requirements
A State of Nevada/FBI background check will be required of the selected applicant.
Skills Required
Microsoft Excel
Word Processing Software - Intermediate
The Examination
Application Evaluation Exam
The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process.
