Verified Job
Back Office / Data Entry
ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT 1 - LOVELOCK - MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS WAIVED
Back Office / Data Entry
#792797
Remote / WFH
State of Nevada
Job Description
***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***
Job Summary
This Accounting Assistant 1 position is located at Lovelock Correctional Center. Under the supervision of the Administrative Service Officer 2, incumbent will be responsible for some accounts payable duties, inmate payroll, indigent postage reports, jail meal reports and other accounting functions. Incumbent must possess excellent customer service skills as they will be working with both internal and external customers, including coordination with NDOC Central Office.
Accounting Assistants supervise and participate in the performance of clerical accounting work in the maintenance of accounts and accounting records for State agencies.
Essential Qualifications
PER EXECUTIVE ORDER 2026-002, ALL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS HAVE BEEN WAIVED FOR THIS POSITION UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 2026. Please refer to the link for more information: https://gov.nv.gov/Newsroom/ExecOrders/Executive-Orders/
One or more years of applicable experience as described in the job duties and graduation from high school or equivalent education.
Job Duties
Receive, review, verify, and process accounts payable and receivable documents.
Receive payments, match payment to receivable due, and prepare receipts.
Review timesheets for completeness, authorized signatures, correct calculation of hours, adequate leave balances, and attachment of required documentation.
Verify charges and bill the appropriate account, apprise debtor of their liability, and assist in collection of past due accounts.
Balance account information, verify totals with back-up data, identify discrepancies, and identify and refer adjustments and/or correct records.
Develop spreadsheets for tracking, organizing, and reporting account related data.
Perform data input and record, organize, track, report, and verify financial information.
Reconcile bank statements, identify exceptions, and resolve routine problems.
Compose correspondence and provide financial, accounting data, and other information.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of:
Standard processes, procedures and methods used to reconcile accounts; spreadsheets used for bookkeeping and accounts maintenance.
Sources of information within an organization; tracking, organizing, and reporting data.
Writing standard memoranda, letters, and report narratives.
Skill in:
Interpersonal and communication, both verbal and written.
Use and operation of office and job-related equipment and software.
Ability to:
Recognize problems or discrepancies in accounts and research a problem or question.
Perform math calculations; review numerical data and documents to ensure accuracy and completeness.
Retrieve account information from a computer or manual bookkeeping system; compose routine memoranda, letters and reports; format a computer spreadsheet following instructions.
Use courtesy, tact and diplomacy when working with co-workers, outside agencies, vendors, and the public.
Recruiter Contact Information: Susan Ashley – q.ashley@admin.nv.gov
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, ****** orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.
Please send direct Inquiries or correspondence to the recruiter listed on this announcement.
Job Summary
This Accounting Assistant 1 position is located at Lovelock Correctional Center. Under the supervision of the Administrative Service Officer 2, incumbent will be responsible for some accounts payable duties, inmate payroll, indigent postage reports, jail meal reports and other accounting functions. Incumbent must possess excellent customer service skills as they will be working with both internal and external customers, including coordination with NDOC Central Office.
Accounting Assistants supervise and participate in the performance of clerical accounting work in the maintenance of accounts and accounting records for State agencies.
Essential Qualifications
PER EXECUTIVE ORDER 2026-002, ALL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS HAVE BEEN WAIVED FOR THIS POSITION UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 2026. Please refer to the link for more information: https://gov.nv.gov/Newsroom/ExecOrders/Executive-Orders/
One or more years of applicable experience as described in the job duties and graduation from high school or equivalent education.
Job Duties
Receive, review, verify, and process accounts payable and receivable documents.
Receive payments, match payment to receivable due, and prepare receipts.
Review timesheets for completeness, authorized signatures, correct calculation of hours, adequate leave balances, and attachment of required documentation.
Verify charges and bill the appropriate account, apprise debtor of their liability, and assist in collection of past due accounts.
Balance account information, verify totals with back-up data, identify discrepancies, and identify and refer adjustments and/or correct records.
Develop spreadsheets for tracking, organizing, and reporting account related data.
Perform data input and record, organize, track, report, and verify financial information.
Reconcile bank statements, identify exceptions, and resolve routine problems.
Compose correspondence and provide financial, accounting data, and other information.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of:
Standard processes, procedures and methods used to reconcile accounts; spreadsheets used for bookkeeping and accounts maintenance.
Sources of information within an organization; tracking, organizing, and reporting data.
Writing standard memoranda, letters, and report narratives.
Skill in:
Interpersonal and communication, both verbal and written.
Use and operation of office and job-related equipment and software.
Ability to:
Recognize problems or discrepancies in accounts and research a problem or question.
Perform math calculations; review numerical data and documents to ensure accuracy and completeness.
Retrieve account information from a computer or manual bookkeeping system; compose routine memoranda, letters and reports; format a computer spreadsheet following instructions.
Use courtesy, tact and diplomacy when working with co-workers, outside agencies, vendors, and the public.
Recruiter Contact Information: Susan Ashley – q.ashley@admin.nv.gov
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, ****** orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.
Please send direct Inquiries or correspondence to the recruiter listed on this announcement.
