Job Details

The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) appreciates your interest in employment at our growing institution. We want your application process to go smoothly and quickly. We ask that you keep in mind the following when completing your application:

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Job Description
The University of Nevada, Reno is recruiting for an Accountant Technician 1 for the Payroll Office. Duties include preparing faculty employee information for payroll processing, completes wage and employment verification requests, issues payments to clear liability accounts for retirement, rent, computer loans and campus foundations. Position also produces manual checks and refunds, corrects over-payments and makes adjustments as required; processes faculty retirement payments, reporting to vendors and reconciliation of the retirement accounts; processes direct deposit reports, recalls and payments; and general duties as assigned.
The typical work schedule is Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm; this is subject to change based on organization needs.

Required Qualifications.
Graduation from high school supplemented by 6 college credits in beginning accounting and two 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 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.

This position requires experience processing payroll, using Microsoft Word in a business setting, using Microsoft Excel in a business setting, proficiency with Ten Key by Touch (A skills test will be administer upon interview).

Preferred Qualifications:
Candidates with experience working in a higher education environment are encouraged to apply.

Schedule
The typical work schedule is Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm; this is subject to change based on organization needs.

Compensation Grade
30

Classified Benefits
PERS retirement plan, health insurance options that include dental and vision, life insurance, long-term disability, annual and sick leave, grant-in-aid, and other benefits. Additionally, there is a Classified Employee Family Opportunity Benefit for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents of classified employees (working at least a 53% full-time equivalent).


Exempt
No

Full-Time Equivalent
100.0%

Required Attachment(s)
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.
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 see the addendum on the class specifications. http://hr.nv.gov/uploadedFiles/hrnvgov/Content/Resources/ClassSpecs/70/ACCOUNTANT%20TECHS-Acct%20Acceptable%20Credits.pdf
Cover Letter - (Required)
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)

This posting is open until filled
Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Lists of eligible candidates will be established and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.


Posting Close Date


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.