ACCOUNTANT 3 - Underfill

Announcement Number: 53220 Open to all qualified persons. Posted 12/09/2025 Close Date: 12/16/2025

Recruiter:
CLARK MANDICHAK
Phone: (775)684-0154
Email: clarkmandichak@admin.nv.gov Applications accepted for another 7 Days 1 Hrs 28 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 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***

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, 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. Additional Position Criteria This position requires a valid driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility at the time of appointment and for continuing employment. Can you fulfill this requirement? Microsoft Excel: Intermediate level 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) Please describe your professional level accounting experience including bank reconciliation and Single Audit, including number of years, and where it was obtained.

2) Please describe your experience preparing GAAP based financial statements, including whether any were governmental GAAP, and where it was obtained.

3) Please describe your experience using spreadsheet software and/or State's financial systems, where it was obtained.

4) Please describe your experience researching GASB or FASB standards, Nevada NRS, or other research necessary for performing your job, and where it was obtained.

5) Please describe your experience managing and prioritizing multiple projects and where it was obtained.
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: https://pebp.nv.gov/
More Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EB

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Email Direct Inquiries or Correspondence to: Division of Human Resource Management Northern Nevada
515 East Musser Street,
First Floor
Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204

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