University of Nevada, Reno · 9 hours ago
Accountant Technician 1 - Payroll Office
Reno, NV
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
2+ years expThe University of Nevada, Reno is a leading public research university committed to providing quality education. They are seeking an Accountant Technician 1 to handle payroll processing, manage employee information, and ensure accurate financial reporting.
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Responsibilities
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
Producing manual checks and processing refunds
Making necessary adjustments to correct over-payments
Ensuring proper payment distribution
Processing faculty / classified retirement payments
Reporting to vendors
Reconciling retirement accounts regularly to ensure smooth operations
Handling direct deposit reports, recalls, and payments
Supporting general financial duties
Assisting with miscellaneous tasks as assigned by the department
Qualification
Required
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)
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
Preferred
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)
Benefits
Health insurance options including dental and vision
Life insurance, generous annual and sick leave
E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers annual or semester memberships and spouse/domestic partner membership options
Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments.
Grants-in-aid for Classified Employees
Classified Employee Family Opportunity Program
Company
University of Nevada, Reno
Nevada’s land-grant university founded in 1874, the University of Nevada, Reno has an enrollment of more than 21,000 students.
1001-5000 employees
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