Accountant Technician 1 - Payroll Office

University of Nevada, Reno

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The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) Payroll Services is recruiting for an Accountant Technician 1. This position is located on the University of Nevada, Reno campus.

Duties include preparing faculty / classified 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. Responsibilities include producing manual checks and processing refunds, making necessary adjustments to correct over-payments, and ensuring proper payment distribution. This position will also process faculty / classified retirement payments, report to vendors, and reconcile retirement accounts regularly to ensure smooth operations. Additionally, the Accountant Technician 1 will handle direct deposit reports, recalls, and payments while ensuring seamless transactions and accurate reporting. This position will also be tasked with supporting general financial duties and assisting with miscellaneous tasks as assigned by the department.

Required Qualifications :

• This position requires graduation from high school and two (2) years of financial records maintenance experience which included 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; OR
• One (1) year as an Accounting Assistant IV in Nevada State service; OR
• An equivalent combination of education and experience as described above

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).

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

In classified service, salary is in Grade and Step. The Step is determined based on the Nevada Administrative Code. Salary placement above a Step 01 at initial appointment is determined based on the recruitment, the candidate's qualifications, internal equity and budgets. A request to accelerate salary must be approved by Human Resources and abide by the Nevada Administrative Code.

Employees are enrolled in The Public Employees' Retirement System of Nevada (PERS) upon hire. For information on contribution rates, please visit : NV PERS Contribution Rates.

The University encourages employees to pursue training and educational opportunities available to them through the Nevada System of Higher Education institutions. Tuition is paid in full when Classified employees enroll in a course that can apply toward the completion of a degree or is job-related. Classified Staff Grants-In-Aid Benefit

The University offers this program for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents of Classified employees (working at least 50%). The Classified Employee Family Opportunity Program may be used for undergraduate and graduate state-supported courses. Classified Employee Family Opportunity Program

For more information, please visit : https : / / payroll.nshe.nevada.edu

Exempt 100.0% Full-Time Equivalent

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 (required)

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 (optional) If you have not graduated, please attach your transcripts to receive education credit for classes you have taken. Credit is given for classes relevant to the position.

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.