Position Description

Accounting Assistants must, as the majority of their duties, supervise and participate in the performance of clerical accounting work in the maintenance of accounts and accounting records for State agencies, following State and agency accounting procedures in the areas of payroll, budgetary accounting, cash flow, revenues and expenditures. Incumbents prepare and process accounts receivable and payable documents; review accounting system reports for accuracy and make corrections such as coding to ensure compliance with clearly established guidelines; collect data for standard recurring reports or prepare internal ad hoc reports that combine historical data with Controller’s reports; and perform related duties as assigned.

This position is located at the Carson City State Treasurer’s Office and runs the check distribution program. The incumbent must have attention to detail, be reliable, and enjoy working in a small, fast-paced office. This position also processes accounts payable and assists with other Treasury functions.

Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform work independently with little or no additional training.

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

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent education and two years of clerical accounting experience which must have included duties such as coding documents to distribute funds; preparing accounts payable and accounts receivable documents and balancing accounts; and using computer spreadsheets to record, track organize and report data; OR one year of experience as an Accounting Assistant I in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.

  
  

The Examination

Application Evaluation Exam

• The exam will consist of an application and resume evaluation. It is essential that applications/resumes 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.

Special Requirements