Accountant

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• No Nevada state income tax.
• Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employee Retirement System (PERS), 29.75% employer-paid.
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
• Health Insurance: The County provides medical, dental and vision coverage for employee and dependents with co-payment by employee dependent and/or family status.
• Vacation: 4.6154 hours per pay period, or 120 hours per year (increase with years of service).
• Administrative Leave: 5 paid administrative days per year.
• Sick Leave: 3.3846 hours per pay period, or 88 hours per year.
• Holidays: 11 paid holidays per year.
• Deferred Compensation: The County has a voluntary deferred compensation program.
• Douglas County is a drug, alcohol and smoke-free workplace.
• Stable, friendly/family environment that fosters internal talent with training/educational programs and encourages career advancement.

• Assists management in the preparation, monitoring and analysis of department budgets and financial accounts; coordinates activities necessary to prepare and review financial requests and justifications; analyzes variances between actual and budgeted expenditures for assigned departments and or accounting funds requiring realignment of appropriations, encumbrances and/or payments to reflect proper cost accounting within budget constraints.
• Prepares and analyzes financial and statistical reports related to expenditures, revenues, forecasting, etc. utilizing statistical measures, cost benefit analyses, cost-effectiveness analyses, forecasting and trending techniques.
• Prepares and reviews journal entries and encumbrances; reviews accounts receivable for appropriateness, timeliness and aging.
• Acts as liaison with assigned departments in regard to financial activities; prepares fiscal impact statements; analyzes department program needs; develops and recommends fiscal measures; participates in contract administration and oversight; assists in development and application of collection methods and rate schedules.
• Evaluates and implements improvements to administrative and financial procedures and internal control systems; reviews assigned funds for proper application of accounting principles in accordance with Nevada Revised Statutes and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Prepares or reviews departmentally prepared monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial reports to outside agencies; prepares journal entries to reflect financial activity and provides assistance to departments, outside agencies, and the public in exchanging information and responding to requests.
• Documents and reviews revenue received for accuracy and timeliness; reviews expenditure claims for proper classification and accuracy; reviews claims for reimbursement before submittal to State and Federal agencies; reviews applications for fiscal impact and accuracy; maintains files to assist external auditors during annual audit; prepares financial statements for annual audit.
• Represents the County with dignity, integrity, and a spirit of cooperation in all relationships with staff and the public.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting or a closely related field; AND two (2) years of professional level experience in finance, budgeting, public finance or accounting; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Required Knowledge and Skills

Knowledge of:

• Maintenance and preparation of a variety of complex financial statements, reports, and analyses.
• Principles and practices of general and fund accounting in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Nevada Revised Statutes.
• Budgetary practices and terminology.
• Principles and practices of auditing financial documents and records
• Codes and regulations related to the work.
• Enterprise Resources Planning (ERP) system, including accounting system requirements and procedures.
• Financial record keeping and bookkeeping practices and techniques.
• Standard office practices and procedures, including filing and the operation of standard office equipment.
• Correct business English, including spelling, grammar and punctuation.
• Techniques for dealing with a variety of individuals, in person and over the telephone.

• Preparing and reviewing financial documents for completeness and accuracy.
• Compiling and reviewing budget figures.
• Interpreting, applying and explaining applicable laws, codes and regulations.
• Interpreting, explaining and applying principles and practices of general, fund and governmental accounting.
• Use of computer software in preparing, analyzing and interpreting financial data.
• Using initiative and independent judgment within established procedural guidelines.
• Working independently following general instructions.
• Maintaining accurate financial records and preparing accurate and timely reports.
• Making accurate mathematical and statistical calculations.
• Contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives and activities.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS:.

• CPA License desirable but not required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Mobility to work in a typical office setting and use standard office equipment; stamina to sit for extended periods of time; strength and agility to lift and carry up to 20 pounds; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen, and hearing and speech to communicate in over the telephone and in person.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background/screening.
• Douglas County participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each applicant's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. All candidates who are offered employment must complete Section 1 of the Form I-9 along with the required proof of their right to work in the United States and proof of their identity prior to starting employment. Please be prepared to provide required documentation as soon as possible after the job offer is made.