Accounting Assistant 3 - Minimum Qualifications Waived

The Position

Accounting Assistants perform clerical accounting work in the maintenance of accounts and accounting records for State agencies.

PER EXECUTIVE ORDER 2023-11, ALL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS HAVE BEEN WAIVED FOR THIS POSITION UNTIL JUNE 30TH, 2024. Please refer to the link for more information: https://gov.nv.gov/Newsroom/ExecOrders/Executive-Orders/. Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform advanced-level work and may provide work direction and training to others.

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 Aging and Disability Services Division (ADSD) is currently recruiting for a full time Accounting Assistant 3 position in Carson City, Nevada. This recruitment may be used to fill current and future vacancies as they occur in the Fiscal/Administration unit.

This position will assist in the operation of the payroll department by reviewing timesheets in NEATS for accuracy and proper authorization and apply pay clerk approval; assists with retro pays, leave balance and pay adjustments, stale claims, overpayments and workers' comp buybacks; responds to supervisor and employee's inquiries in payroll matters; and assists with formal staff training in NEATS for new and existing ADSD employees. Incumbent must be able to both manually and electronically, audit and process payable/receivable documents for multiple budget accounts according to standard procedures.

Documents are to be audited for correct complex budget account coding, mathematical accuracy, and appropriate backup before applying final PEN4 approval into the state accounting system. ADSD provides an atmosphere of innovative thinking, teamwork, friendly co-workers, and positive work settings. We are also committed to fostering an environment of both inclusiveness and diversity within our workforce.

The mission of ADSD is to provide leadership and advocacy in the planning, development, and delivery of high quality, comprehensive support service system across the lifespan to allow all of Nevada's elders, children and adults with disabilities or special health care needs, to live independent, meaningful, and dignified lives to the greatest extent possible. 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-2_0/