Accounting Assistant 3 - Payroll

Accounting Assistant 3

The University of Nevada, Reno is recruiting for an Accounting Assistant 3 for the Payroll Office. This position reviews employee Workday records against NSHE salary schedules to ensure that name, employee ID number, social security number and annualized salary are correct; processes reports to ensure proper taxes, retirement, Medicare calculations / deductions, and payroll liability deductions are accurate. The Accounting Assistant 3 will troubleshoot payroll related problems, correct any miscalculations, and act as front-line support to employee group regarding payroll. Other duties include monitoring banking details and authorization of on demand payments, correct over-payments and sending out liability reports to various agencies.

Required Qualifications

• This position requires graduation from high school or equivalent education and three (3) years of progressively responsible clerical accounting experience which included duties such as responsibility for accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll and / or other accounting data; setting up computer spreadsheets to record, track organize and report data; researching and interpreting financial to data prepare reports and respond to budget and accounts related inquiries; and reconciling accounts; OR
• One (1) year of experience as an Accounting Assistant II in Nevada State service which included clerical accounting duties as described above; OR
• An equivalent combination of education and experience as described above

Preferred Qualifications

Candidates with payroll and / or Workday experience 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 organizational needs.

Compensation Grade

Grade 27

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.

To view the classified compensation schedules, please visit : Classified Compensation. Select Salary schedule, PP01.

The Perks of PERS!

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.

"I'm so thankful that I followed the path that lead me to a PERS retirement. I was able to retire at age 60 with a paycheck close to my full salary. I watched the solid performance of PERS funds for 25 years. Even in times of a poor economy, PERS kept it together! I'm completely secure and confident that my retirement will always be there for me." Robin F.

Rich retirement plan - Retirement Calculator

Perks of Working at UNR!

Health insurance options including dental and vision - Health Insurance

Life insurance, generous annual and sick leave - Classified Benefits

E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers annual or semester memberships and spouse / domestic partner membership options. E.L. Wiegand Fitness Center

Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments. Mountain EAP is located in Reno and specializes in counseling and advising services for personal or interpersonal issues.

Staff Employees' Council (SEC) represents all Classified employees. SEC holds monthly meetings to provide a forum for employees to participate.

Grants-in-aid for Classified Employees

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 Employee Family Opportunity Program

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.

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 jobs@unr.edu.

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.