APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -
$38,419.20 to
$55,603.44
PAY GRADE: 25
The salary range indicated in this announcement is based on the Employee/Employer retirement compensation schedule. An employer-only option is available at a reduced salary range. Generally, salaries start at the lowest level of a step 1 and increase with each year of service to the highest level of a step 10.
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.
PER EXECUTIVE ORDER 2023-11, ALL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS HAVE BEEN WAIVED FOR THIS POSITION UNTIL JUNE 30TH, 2024. Please refer to the link for more information: https://gov.nv.gov/Newsroom/ExecOrders/Executive-Orders/
Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform work independently with little or no additional training.
Embark on an exciting career as an Accounting Assistant 2 with the Nevada Division of State Parks in the Western Region office located near Fallon, Nevada. Dive into a dynamic role that goes beyond routine clerical tasks, where you'll be at the forefront of maintaining records and tracking balances for diverse general ledger groups. Picture yourself preparing a wide array of accounts payable and receivable documents, all while navigating through complex rules, regulations, and procedures, including contractual and grant limitations.
Your role as Accounting Assistant II is no ordinary desk job; it's about varied and exciting clerical accounting duties. You'll be making impactful decisions that influence the immediate work units and the quality of services provided to program clientele. With some supervision, you have the latitude to choose the most effective methods to achieve exceptional results within an established framework. Your responsibilities extend to processing State budget and accounting documents, reconciling internal accounting records, and preparing reports that have a direct impact on the daily activities of your section or bureau. Your expertise will be crucial in preventing errors that could lead to non-compliance, additional staff time, inconvenience to clients, or even loss of funds.
The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages. *** THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER 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 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 and balancing accounts; and using computer spreadsheets to record, track organize and report data; OR one year of experience as an Accounting Assistant I in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.
Additional Position Criteria
This position requires a valid driver's license at the time of appointment and for continuing employment.
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.
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Direct Inquiries or Correspondence to:
Division of Human Resource Management Northern Nevada 515 East Musser Street, First Floor Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204
TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868
Division of Human Resource Management Southern Nevada 7251 Amigo St, Suite 120 Las Vegas, NV 89119
TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868
The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.
