NEOGOV · 16 hours ago
ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT 1 - MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS WAIVED
Nevada
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$39K/yr - $57K/yr
1+ years expNEOGOV is seeking an Accounting Assistant 1 to fill current and future vacancies across the State of Nevada. This role involves performing clerical accounting duties in support of a work unit or program, including maintaining accounts, preparing documents, and ensuring compliance with accounting procedures.
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Responsibilities
Either manually or electronically, code and prepare voucher payable documents for a limited variety of general ledger groups and/or categories according to standard procedures; review accounting documents by comparing the data on the document with back-up information to substantiate claims; verify budget authority for expenditure, accuracy of billing claim and authorized signature; track and report on expenditures for assigned groups and/or categories within a budget
Receive payments over the counter or in the mail; match payment to receivable due; prepare a receipt; assign budgetary account code and post to revenue account; post payment to receivable account; prepare daily deposit; balance the money, journals and deposit forms against each other; and make deposits
Compare entries in the Controller’s reports to internal reports and original documentation to ensure revenues and expenditures are applied correctly and in a timely manner; correct errors found in the internal records; and refer errors found on the Controller’s report for correction
Review timesheets for completeness, authorized signatures, correct calculation of hours, adequate leave balances, compliance with policies, procedures and regulations and attachment of required documentation; discuss discrepancies with staff and/or supervisor and make corrections; batch and enter data into internal system and/or pay system or send out for entry
Access account information manually or on the computer to respond to routine inquiries from clients or vendors
Perform input and retrieval functions on a personal computer or mainframe terminal; manage information in the computer via spreadsheet, word processing or database computer programs to record, organize, track, report and verify financial information as required
Perform accounts receivable tasks; verify charges and bill the appropriate account to apprise debtor of the liability; assist in the collection of past due accounts by following prescribed procedures as assigned
Reconcile manual bank statements for agency or program; compare bank documentation regarding deposits, disbursements and balances to the agency records; identify exceptions and resolve routine problems
Balance account information; verify totals with back-up data and identify discrepancies in accounts; review account information and documentation; identify and refer adjustments and/or correct records
Generate standard, recurring reports from internal accounting records or ad hoc reports summarizing historical spending within requested parameters
Qualification
Required
Graduation from high school or equivalent and one year of clerical experience, six months of which included duties such as accounts payable and/or accounts receivable and balancing accounts; and using computer spreadsheet to record, track and report data
Graduation from high school or equivalent education supplemented by successful completion of a one-semester college course in bookkeeping and six months of clerical experience
An equivalent combination of education and experience as described above
A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required. Persons offered employment in this position will be required to pay for these items
This position requires a valid driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility at the time of appointment and for continuing employment
Benefits
Health Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees’ Benefits Program (PEBP).
Vacation: Accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year.
Sick Leave: Accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year.
Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.
Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Employees do not contribute to Social Security but will contribute to PERS if their position is at 50% or more full-time equivalency.
Deferred Compensation: The State offers a voluntary Deferred Compensation Program.
No Nevada state income tax.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Eligible due to public sector employment.
Longevity Payments Eligibility: Employees who have received a performance rating of “standard” or better and have completed eight (8) or more years of continuous service are eligible for longevity pay.
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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