Accountant Technician 1 – Physics Department

Location: University of Nevada, Reno – Main Campus

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Job Description

The Department of Physics at the University of Nevada, Reno is seeking applications for an Account Technician 1. The position will be responsible for regular analysis and reconciliation of multiple complex accounts.  The Accountant Technician 1 will need an in-depth knowledge of the different account types and rules that govern the accounts, such as state accounts, course fees and grant accounts to name a few. Additionally, this position will work closely with the Business Manager to make recommendations and predications regarding financial transactions. Duties will include preparing budget revisions in accordance with projected revenue and expenses; correcting deficits by entering adjustments (JV’s, PAA’s, AA’s, cost transfer justifications); ensure account adjustments are handled in a timely manner; audit grant accounts to ensure they are spent within grant parameters.

Class Specifications

Accountant Technician 07.140 Class Specification (nv.gov)

Required Qualifications

Graduation from high school supplemented by 6 college credits in beginning accounting and two (2) years of financial records maintenance experience which includes such duties as controlling accounts payable/receivable; preparing financial reports for internal management use; and reconciling complex accounts; OR two (2) years of experience as an Accounting Assistant III in Nevada State service which includes 6 college credits in beginning accounting; OR one year as an Accounting Assistant IV in Nevada State service which includes 6 college credits in beginning accounting; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above which must have included 6 college credits in beginning accounting.

Schedule

The typical work schedule is Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm and requires flexibility to work occasional weekends and evenings; this is subject to change based on organizational needs.

Compensation Grade

30

Classified Compensation

Classified Benefits

PERS retirement plan, health insurance options that include dental and vision, life insurance, long-term disability, annual and sick leave, along with other benefits. For more information, please visit: Classified Benefits

Classified Staff Grant-In-Aid Benefit

For more information about the Classified Staff Grant-In-Aid Benefit, please visit: Classified Staff Grant-In-Aid Benefit

Classified Employee Family Opportunity Program

Additionally, we offer a Classified Employee Family Opportunity Program for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents of classified employees (working at least a 50% full-time equivalent).

For more information, please visit: Classified Employee Family Opportunity Program

Contact Information:Sharee Williams at (see application details) or (see application details)

Exempt

No

Full-Time Equivalent

100.0%

Required Attachment(s)

Please note, once you submit your application the only attachment/s viewable to you will be the attachment/s to the resume/CV section of the application. Any additional required attachment/s to the cover letter, references, additional documents sections of the application, will not be viewable to you after you submit your application. All uploaded attachment/s will be on the application for the committee to review. To request updates to attachments, prior to review of applications, please contact the candidate helpdesk at (see application details).

Attach the following attachment(s) to your application

Resume/CV – (required) List a detailed description of the major duties that you performed as part of each job. You must demonstrate that you qualify for the position and your education and experience must be clearly documented.

Cover Letter – (optional)

Contact information for three Supervisory References – (required) Please make a note if you do not want your present employer contacted unless necessary to determine your qualifications for the position.

Transcripts – (required) Transcripts of college credits are required. For a listing of credit requirements and acceptable courses for the Accountant Technician series; please review Credit Requirements & Acceptable Courses

Veteran Interview Consideration – (optional) – To receive interview consideration for veterans and veterans with a service-connected disability, proof is required at the time of application.  Please attach proof electronically to your application under the Veteran Document(s) section. (Examples of acceptable documents include DD-214, disability letter from Veteran’s Administration, etc).

Posting Close Time

This posting will close at 12:00 am on the date listed below. The posting will no longer be available to apply to after 11:59 pm the day prior.

Posting Close Date

01/14/2022

Note to Applicant

A background check will be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified, HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty member’s first day of employment.

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

Applicants hired on a federal contract may be subject to E-Verify.

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.

For positions that require driving, evidence of a valid driver’s license will be required at the time of employment and as a condition of continued employment.

Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.

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