Senior Accounting Technician

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in business administration, finance, public administration, accounting or a related field; and,

Four years of progressively complex and responsible accounting work experience to include financial and statistical record keeping in payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, budgeting, financial reporting, bank reconciliations and general ledger using complex Excel spreadsheets.  Experience with governmental accounting systems in a public agency setting is desirable.

Equivalency: Eight years of progressively responsible accounting work experience to include financial and statistical record keeping in payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, budgeting, financial reporting, bank reconciliations and general ledger using complex Excel spreadsheets may be substituted for the required education and the experience listed above.

Licenses and Certifications:

Must possess a valid state driver's license and maintain satisfactory motor vehicle record with the ability to obtain appropriate Nevada state driver’s license within required time frame.
 

SELECTION PROCESS

1. Oral board interview with performance exercise (Interview weighted at 100%)

2. Background Investigation

 Includes an extensive background check, polygraph/CVSA examination, medical/drug screen exam. All top scoring candidates must pass the Background Investigation in order to move  forward in the process.

3. Selection/Offers

BACKGROUND PROCESS & PRE EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

Candidates for this position are subject to pre-employment screenings and employment is contingent upon these results. Pre-employment screenings may include but are not limited to: local, state, and federal criminal history checks, and may require submission of fingerprints; drug screen; and physical examinations to include a psychological evaluation.

WORKING CONDITIONS

While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is regularly required to work different shifts and is exposed to stress and emergency situations.
Working conditions are typically moderately quiet, but can be loud during periods of peak activity; work with computers in varying light and noise conditions.
Regular and timely attendance is required.
 

SALARY AND BENEFITS

All selected candidates will start at Step 1 with an hourly rate of $24.61.
 

The City of North Las Vegas offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes:

4-day, 36-hour workweek, Monday-Thursday, 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. (May vary by position specific needs).

100% employer-paid Medical, Dental and Vision insurance plan option, with affordable low cost alternative plans available.

13 paid holidays off annually.

3 weeks of annual leave accrued each year (up to applicable maximums).

3 weeks of sick leave accrued each year (up to applicable maximums).

Employer-paid participation in the Public Employees’ Retirement System of Nevada (PERS).

Employer-paid Term Life and AD&D insurance for employees, plus dependent life insurance.

Deferred compensation 457(b) Plan, which is a government deferred compensation plan similar to a 401(k) plan. It offers both pre-tax and after-tax savings and investment options.

Annual merit increase program based on performance evaluations and/or contractual wage increases.

Complimentary access to our fully equipped fitness center at City Hall.

Bilingual pay (testing required)