What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accountant Technician 1- Payroll Services position at Nevada System of Higher Education?
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When: Thursday, October 22, 2026, from 11:00am - 2:00pm
Where: Reno/Sparks Convention Center - 4590 S. Virginia St., Reno, NV 89502
The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) Payroll Services is recruiting for an Accountant Technician 1. This position is located on the University of Nevada, Reno campus. This position plays an important role in ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time by processing, auditing, and reconciling payroll transactions. The Accountant Technician 1 reviews payroll records, calculates adjustments, and researches and resolves discrepancies related to compensation, deductions, overtime, leave payouts, retirement contributions, garnishments, and other payroll-related payments. The position supports payroll processing for classified employees, faculty, postdoctoral and resident physicians, and other employee groups. Using Workday payroll records and reports, the Accountant Technician 1 verifies employee information, assists with on-cycle and off-cycle payroll processing, performs payroll audits and reconciliations, and provides knowledgeable support in resolving payroll questions and issues. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with detailed financial information, solving problems, and contributing to an essential service that supports employees across NSHE.
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
Reconciling complex accounts
Two (2) years of experience as an Accounting Assistant III in Nevada State service
One (1) year as an Accounting Assistant IV in Nevada State service
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 administered upon interview)
Ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time by processing, auditing, and reconciling payroll transactions
Reviewing payroll records
Calculating adjustments
Researching and resolving discrepancies related to compensation, deductions, overtime, leave payouts, retirement contributions, garnishments, and other payroll-related payments
Supporting payroll processing for classified employees, faculty, postdoctoral and resident physicians, and other employee groups
Verifying employee information using Workday payroll records and reports
Assisting with on-cycle and off-cycle payroll processing
Performing payroll audits and reconciliations
Providing knowledgeable support in resolving payroll questions and issues
Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs
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
Staff E ployees Council (SEC) represents all Classified employees
Classified Staff Grants-In-Aid Benefit
Classified Employee Family Opportunity Program
The Public Employees Retirement System of Nevada (PERS)
The University of Nevada, Reno is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a persons age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes).
When: Thursday, October 22, 2026, from 11:00am - 2:00pm
Where: Reno/Sparks Convention Center - 4590 S. Virginia St., Reno, NV 89502
- POSITION:**Accountant Technician 1- Payroll Services
- SCHEDULE:**The typical work schedule is Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm; this is subject to change based on organizational needs.
- LOCATION:**Reno, NV
- SALARY:**Will discuss with applicant
- TO APPLY:
- Direct Link:**https://nshe.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UNR-external/details/Accountant-Technician-1--Payroll-Services_R0153761?q=Accountant Technician 1 - Payroll Services
- Career Page:** https://nshe.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UNR-external/
- SUMMARY:
The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) Payroll Services is recruiting for an Accountant Technician 1. This position is located on the University of Nevada, Reno campus. This position plays an important role in ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time by processing, auditing, and reconciling payroll transactions. The Accountant Technician 1 reviews payroll records, calculates adjustments, and researches and resolves discrepancies related to compensation, deductions, overtime, leave payouts, retirement contributions, garnishments, and other payroll-related payments. The position supports payroll processing for classified employees, faculty, postdoctoral and resident physicians, and other employee groups. Using Workday payroll records and reports, the Accountant Technician 1 verifies employee information, assists with on-cycle and off-cycle payroll processing, performs payroll audits and reconciliations, and provides knowledgeable support in resolving payroll questions and issues. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with detailed financial information, solving problems, and contributing to an essential service that supports employees across NSHE.
- JOB REQUIREMENTS:
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
Reconciling complex accounts
Two (2) years of experience as an Accounting Assistant III in Nevada State service
One (1) year as an Accounting Assistant IV in Nevada State service
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 administered upon interview)
- JOB RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES:
Ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time by processing, auditing, and reconciling payroll transactions
Reviewing payroll records
Calculating adjustments
Researching and resolving discrepancies related to compensation, deductions, overtime, leave payouts, retirement contributions, garnishments, and other payroll-related payments
Supporting payroll processing for classified employees, faculty, postdoctoral and resident physicians, and other employee groups
Verifying employee information using Workday payroll records and reports
Assisting with on-cycle and off-cycle payroll processing
Performing payroll audits and reconciliations
Providing knowledgeable support in resolving payroll questions and issues
- WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs
- 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
Staff E ployees Council (SEC) represents all Classified employees
Classified Staff Grants-In-Aid Benefit
Classified Employee Family Opportunity Program
The Public Employees Retirement System of Nevada (PERS)
- EEO:
The University of Nevada, Reno is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a persons age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes).