APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -
$73,309.68 to
$109,640.88
PAY GRADE: 38
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 10 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 function as first-line supervisors who train, supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff; assign and review work; and initiate disciplinary action.
The Accountant 3 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 advanced-level role is responsible for performing complex accounting and payroll functions to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations. Key duties include preparing and reconciling Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) reports, monitoring and resolving accounting and payroll system interface issues, and processing vendor payments with accurate reconciliation. The position oversees tax reporting and reconciliation for federal and state requirements, including Forms 941 and W-2, and plays a critical role in fiscal year-end processes. The incumbent will develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) for payroll accounting, provide payroll certification training to internal staff and agency partners, and prepare and review journal vouchers (JVA/JVD) for payroll-related transactions. Additionally, this position serves as manager for the Accountant 2 and Accounting Technicians 1 and 2 within the payroll unit. This position requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in governmental accounting principles, payroll systems, and financial reporting.***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, finance, or closely related field and two years of experience performing professional accounting work; OR Bachelor's degree in business administration and three years of experience performing professional accounting work; OR one year of experience as an Accountant II 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.
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 managing complex payroll accounting functions in compliance with state and federal regulations.
2) Describe your experience with fiscal year-end processes, including payroll accruals and reconciliations.
3) Describe your experience with payroll and financial systems, including the systems you used.
4) Describe your experience with analyzing complex payroll data to identify and resolve discrepancies and preparing and reconciling system-generated reports to ensure accuracy and compliance.
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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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