ACCOUNTANT 3

Announcement Number: 47159 Open to all qualified persons. Posted 04/19/2024 Close Date: 05/03/2024 Recruiter:
DARRELL MORLAN
Phone: (775)684-0126
Email: darrell.morlan@admin.nv.gov Applications accepted for another 0 Days 18 Hrs 45 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 Accountant III position is located within the Controller's Office Financial Reporting section. Basic and combining financial statements may be audited and include balance sheet/statement of net position, statement of revenue, expenditure/expense and changes in fund balance/net position, and statements of cash flows. Fund types include general fund, special revenue funds, debt service funds, capital project funds, enterprise funds, internal service funds, and trust and custodial funds in addition to discretely presented component units. Accountants implement new GASB standards and are also responsible for preparing various other ad hoc reports for use by outside entities such as internal/external auditors, legislative bodies and the public. Accountants also act as liaisons with State agencies and review/approve accounting documents; assist agencies with accounting issues; review underlying accounting records for compliance with GAAP/GASB reporting requirements, Accounting Policies and Procedures, and NRS establishment of funds and budgets. 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 two years of experience performing professional accounting work; OR a Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance or closely related field which included 18 credits in accounting; and three years of experience performing professional accounting work; OR one year as an Accountant II 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 the 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. Additional Position Criteria A valid driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing 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.
The following additional questions are part of this Recruitment

1) Describe your professional level accounting experience, including the number of years.

2) Describe your experience preparing GAAP based financial statements, including whether any were governmental GAAP.

3) Describe your experience using spreadsheet software.

4) Describe your experience, if any, using the State's Advantage Financial System.

5) Describe your experience managing and prioritizing multiple projects.

6) Describe your experience researching GASB or FASB standards, Nevada NRS, or other research necessary for performing your job.
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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