APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -
$35,725.68 to
$52,032.96
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 position is located at the Eastern Region Headquarters of the Nevada Division of State Parks in Panaca, NV. This position provides a high level of customer service and will be responsible for processing of accounts payable and receivables. Additional responsibilities include but are not limited to issuing and tracking purchase orders; maintaining the general ledger for various budget accounts; reviewing and correcting new hire paperwork for forwarding to the Division Office in Carson City; receiving, reviewing and entering Region Staff timesheets into the NEATS system; issuing various permits to the general public; completing bank deposits; and reviewing contracts. Incumbent must have intermediate skills in Excel and Word. A valid driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment. *** THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME BASED ON THE AMOUNT OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. ***
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, organize 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 of experience 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 as described above.
Special Requirements
Requires a valid driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility at the time of appointment and for continuing employment.
Additional Position Criteria
Willing to work in Panaca, Nevada.
Customer Service
Microsoft Excel Intermediate level
Microsoft Word Intermediate level
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.
