ACCOUNTANT 2

Announcement Number: 48590 Open to all qualified persons. Posted 08/20/2024 Close Date: 09/03/2024 Recruiter:
KARA CARMONNE
Phone: (775)684-0107
Email: karacarmonne@admin.nv.gov Applications accepted for another 11 Days 6 Hrs 58 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).

Accountants perform essential financial and accounting functions to ensure the accuracy and efficiency of financial operations within an organization. They handle the preparation, analysis, and verification of financial documents to provide essential insights and ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations.

The State Treasurer's Office is recruiting for an Accountant II in Carson City. Under the supervision of the Deputy Treasurer, the Accountant II will be responsible for managing day-to-day financial transactions such as wire transfers and journal vouchers. The incumbent will also be responsible for preparing financial statements, performing reconciliations, and supporting budget planning activities. This role requires a high degree of accuracy, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities. Some tasks may include, but are not limited to, fund reconciliations, preparation of financial statements, processing cash and wire transactions, coordinating annual audit processes, handling fund distributions, managing interagency requests, and identifying opportunities for process improvement. The typical work schedule is Monday-Friday from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM. 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***

To see full Class Specifications visit: http://hr.nv.gov/Resources/ClassSpecs/Class_Specifications-7_0/

To Qualify:

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 a bachelor's degree in business administration, finance or related field which included 18 credits in accounting and two years of experience performing professional accounting work; OR one year of experience as an Accountant I in Nevada State service and 18 college credits in accounting. Special Notes The required 18 college credits in accounting must include 6 credits of beginning accounting, 6 credits of intermediate accounting, and 6 credits of upper-division accounting courses. For a listing of credit requirements and acceptable courses for the Accountant series please see the addendum on class specifications. 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. Transcripts of college credits 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. 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
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Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204

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