Overview

The award-winning Las Vegas-Clark County Library District is currently hiring for an Accountant with the Financial Services Department.

GENERAL SUMMARY

Under the general supervision of the Accounting Manager or Chief Financial Officer, the Accountant performs technical accounting activities involving the analyzing, processing, reconciling, and auditing of assigned areas. The Accountant position also provides assistance to the Accounting Technician I, Accounting Technician II, and Senior Accountant positions.

Description of hours and wages:

The pay range for this position is $30.84 to $41.33 per hour. Pay typically begins at the minimum of the pay range, and employees are eligible for annual merit and COLA increases per District policy.

This is a full-time (40 hours per week), FLSA non-exempt position.

Application Deadline:

The application deadline for this position is 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, May 14, 2024. To be considered for this position, applications must be submitted prior to this deadline.

We anticipate interviewing for this position on or around May 29, 2024.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Prepares and processes accounts payable, including: tracking all payments and expenditures (purchase orders, invoices, statements, etc.), reconciling processed work by verifying entries and comparing system reports to balances, maintaining historical records, analyzing accounts, responding to vendor inquiries, and continuing to improve the payment process.

2. Prepares and processes accounts receivable, including: maintaining the billing system, generating invoices and account statements, performing account reconciliations, and maintaining accounts receivable files and records.

3. Enters financial data and transactions into the general ledger. Reviews general ledger accounts and prepares journal entries to correct or adjust accounting records.

4. Processes payroll, to include issuing payments to employees and preparing reporting documents related to payroll matters.

5. Performs financial management, analysis, and reporting for assigned areas, using spreadsheets, among other tools.

6. Assists the Accounting Manager with process/financial analysis of the District’s operations, procedures, records, reports, and controls for compliance with professional standards and management expectations.

7. Creates, formats, and maintains a variety of District financial reports with appropriate supporting material, and updates records as necessary.

8. Researches, responds, and resolves issues for LVCCLD staff or the public in an efficient and timely manner.

9. Produces monthly financial and management reports for assigned areas.

10. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY: 

The successful candidate will demonstrate support for diversity, equity and inclusiveness (D.E.I.), as well as participate in maintaining a respectful and positive work environment. All applicants will be considered for employment without bias. All ethnicities, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ages, veterans or disability status are encouraged and welcomed to apply.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

EDUCATION:

Required: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field.

Preferred: N/A.

EXPERIENCE:

Required: Two (2) years of increasingly responsible technical accounting experience, preferably in a governmental agency.

Preferred: N/A.

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION:

Required: Possess, or have the ability to obtain, a valid Nevada Driver’s License at the time of hire.

Preferred: N/A.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Work is primarily performed in an office setting. Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lifting and/or carrying such articles as books, files, laptops or electronic devices. Frequent bending, stooping, reaching, and pushing; minimal dexterity in the use of fingers, limbs, or body in the operation of office equipment; utilizing a keyboard, and sitting, or standing for extended periods of time is often necessary to carry out job duties.

*PLEASE NOTE: Meeting these posted qualifications does not necessarily guarantee an interview.

Schedule

Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

*This schedule may be subject to change based on the needs of the Library District.

Benefits

•Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance insurance.

•Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS).

•14 paid holidays, plus 1 additional floating holiday per year.

•Paid vacation (18 days per year) and sick time (12 days per year).

•Tuition reimbursement.

•And more. For more details about employee benefits, please see https://thelibrarydistrict.org/benefits/

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