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.

Accountants are responsible for preparing financial statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and the standards of the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB).

Incumbents function as first-line supervisors who train, supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff; assign and review work; and initiate disciplinary action. The Nevada State Controller's Office is recruiting for an Accountant 3 underfilling for an Accountant 1 (ACFR) in Carson City, Nevada. This incumbent may be required to work overtime during financial and federal reporting, fiscal year end, and periodically based on agency need. Accountants in this series perform the highest level of financial reporting. Incumbents work in the State Controller's Office and produce the State's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), which is audited by an independent public accounting firm, is essential for obtaining bond ratings, and is required for the Single Audit Report; implement Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) and Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) pronouncements; assist agencies with accounting issues and document processing; approve agency documents and work programs; provide support to agencies on the accounting system; review underlying accounting records for compliance with GAAP/GASB/federal regulations and reporting requirements, Accounting Policies and Procedures, and NRS; prepare monthly bank reconciliations, IRS reporting, and assist with the Single Audit processes.

Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform work independently with little or no additional training. The successful candidate will be self-motivated, able to work within established deadlines, maintain a good working relationship within a team environment, prepare thorough and accurate fiscal reporting, able to apply critical thinking skills by researching, analyzing, and interpreting state and federal regulations, demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills, and maintain a high standard of professional integrity and confidentiality. The incumbent is essential in making recommendations regarding internal controls and ensures that fiscal policies and procedures are followed. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The incumbent may perform other related duties as required to meet ongoing needs. *** 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: