ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT 4 - Minimum Qualifications Waived

Announcement Number: 48209 Open to all qualified persons. Posted 07/23/2024 Close Date: 08/06/2024 Recruiter:
SUSAN ASHLEY
Phone: (775)684-0132
Email: q.ashley@admin.nv.gov Applications accepted for another 10 Days 18 Hrs 48 Mins
The Position

Accounting Assistants perform clerical accounting work in the maintenance of accounts and accounting records for State agencies.

PER EXECUTIVE ORDER 2024-06, ALL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS HAVE BEEN WAIVED FOR THIS POSITION UNTIL DECEMBER 31ST, 2024. Please refer to the link for more information: https://gov.nv.gov/Newsroom/ExecOrders/Executive-Orders/ 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 Department of Agriculture in Sparks, NV is seeking an Accounting Assistant IV to provide accounting support to five divisions within the department. Duties include accounting support functions and assist in resolution of issues related to the fiscal unit. Serves as the accounting lead and provides guidance to staff. Cross trains employees to ensure coverage. Oversees the annual inventory and ensures equipment acquisition, receipt and disposal meets state regulations and Department goals and objectives. Assists in establishing and maintaining internal control procedures. Supervisor duties include recruitments, develops work performance standards, arranges for training, completes performance reviews, provides direction and initiates appropriate disciplinary actions when necessary. Serves as the department's payroll clerk, which includes responsibility for payroll reconciliation reports, verification and review of all department timesheets for timeliness and accuracy. Ensures desk procedures are updated timely and accurately reflect processes. Initiates batch reports for coding and processing meal claim reimbursements for all child nutrition programs. Issues travel advances and other checks from the Agriculture Working Capital Fund bank account. Receives repayments and prepare deposits. Reconciles bank account statements. Reconciles travel card statements. 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 ***

To see full Class Specifications visit: http://hr.nv.gov/Resources/ClassSpecs/Class_Specifications-2_0/

To Qualify:

In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications) Graduation from high school or equivalent education and four years of progressively responsible clerical accounting experience which included duties such as responsibility for accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll and/or other accounting data; developing computer spreadsheets to record, track, organize, and report accounting related data; researching and interpreting financial data to prepare reports and respond to budget and accounts related inquiries; reconciling accounts; and making corrections through the use of journal vouchers; OR one year of experience as an Accounting Assistant III 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 A State of Nevada/FBI background check will be required of the selected applicant. A valid driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continued 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. INFORMATIONAL LINKS For more information about state employment, visit the following:
Division of Human Resource Management: http://hr.nv.gov
Public Employees Retirement System: http://www.nvpers.org
Public Employees Benefits Program: http://pebp.state.nv.us
More Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EB
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Northern Nevada
515 East Musser Street,
First Floor
Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204

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