This is a full-time, FLSA non-exempt position with the Carson City Sheriff's Office, located in Carson City, NV. Under general direction, performs technical accounting activities involving the reconciling and maintenance of general ledger and accounts payable accounts. Provides technical assistance to Department and City staff.
Individuals may choose between the following Nevada PERS Retirement plans:Employer-Paid PERS: $18.7467 - $28.1206 hourly / $38,993.24 - $58,490.90 annually
Employee/Employer-Paid PERS: $21.8312 - $32.7471 hourly / $45,409.00 - $68,114.02 annually
To learn more about the Nevada Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS), click here (Download PDF reader).
This position is covered by the Carson City Employees Association. The current collective bargaining agreement outlines the generous benefits offered to Carson City employees: click here.
Please Note: Human Resources determines whether or not you meet the minimum qualifications for the job based on your experience as you describe it on your application. Do not substitute a resume for your application, or write "See Attached Resume" on your application. We do not review resumes, unless specifically stated on the job announcement. Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education and Work Experience" section of the application. Applicants not meeting these requirements will not be considered for employment.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Education and Experience:
Equivalent to a High School education or GED; AND two (2) years of accounting experience; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience as determined by Human Resources.
REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS:
Required Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge of:
- Accounting and budgeting principles and methods, including grant fund and special fund procedures.
- Applicable policies, procedures and regulations covering specific areas of assignment.
- Specialized City accounting software applications.
- Principles of record keeping and records management.
- Personal computers utilizing standard and specialized software applications.
- Standard office practices and procedures, including filing and the operation of standard office equipment.
- Communicating effectively in oral and written forms.
- Techniques for dealing with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds, in person and over the telephone.
Skill in:
- Interpreting and applying accounting standards and procedures, applicable rules and regulations, and City policies and procedures.
- Preparing cost accounting statements and statistical reports.
- Reviewing and verifying the accuracy of accounting and transaction data and reports.
- Maintaining accurate accounting records, and identifying and reconciling errors.
- Correcting and updating financial information systems and generating reports.
- Performing mathematical calculations with skill and accuracy.
- Entering numerical data into a computer system with speed and accuracy.
- Developing effective work teams and motivating individuals to meet goals and objectives and provide services in the most cost effective and efficient manner.
- Establishing and maintaining effective work relationships with staff, coworkers, contractors and the public.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:
Under General Supervision - Incumbents at this level are given assignments and objectives that are governed by specifically outlined work methods and a sequence of steps, which are explained in general terms. The responsibility for achieving the work objectives, however, rests with a superior. Immediate supervision is not consistent, but checks are integrated into work processes and/or reviews are frequent enough to ensure compliance with instructions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Mobility to work in a typical office setting, use standard office equipment and stamina to sit for extended periods of time; strength to lift and carry up to 20 pounds; vision to read printed materials; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone; exposure to traffic conditions and external environment when traveling from one office to another.