APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -
$67,296.24 to
$100,098.72
PAY GRADE: 36
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.
JOB INFORMATION
Work Type: Permanent, full time vacancies as they may occur
Statewide.
Applications accepted
for another 7 Days 4 Hrs 11 Mins
The Position
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 possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform work independently with little or no additional training.
The Accountant 2 position is located in the Payroll Unit of the Department of Administration's Division of Human Resource Management and may be filled in Carson City or Las Vegas. This position performs mid-level accounting and payroll functions to ensure accurate processing and compliance with state and federal requirements. Key responsibilities include managing payroll overpayments, preparing bi-weekly tax payments and assisting with Form 941 preparation, and processing vendor payments. The incumbent will handle VOYA retirement contributions and Public Employees' Benefits Program (PEBP) reporting, as well as prepare, review, and approve journal vouchers (JVA/JVD) for payroll-related transactions. Additional duties include supporting calendar year-end processes and supervising Accounting Technicians 1 and 2 within the payroll unit. This position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and knowledge of payroll accounting principles and reporting requirements. ***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)
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in accounting and one year of experience performing professional accounting work; OR Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance or closely related field and two years of experience performing professional accounting work; OR one year of experience as an Accountant I in Nevada State service.
Special Requirements
A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required. Persons offered employment in this position will be required to pay for these items.
A State of Nevada/FBI background check will be required of the selected applicant.
A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required.
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.
The following additional questions are part of this Recruitment
1) Describe your experience with processing bi-weekly payroll for large organizations or government entities.
2) Describe your experience with preparing, reviewing, and approving journal vouchers for payroll-related transactions.
3) Describe your experience with payroll and HR systems, including the system you used.
4) Describe your experience with ensuring compliance with state and federal payroll regulations.
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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.
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