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Accountant - Full Time/4 10's

L V VALLEY WATER DISTRICT

Las Vegas, NV

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounting Policies, Accounting Software, Accounting Standards and Regulations, Analysis Skills, Auditing, Communication Skills, Data Analysis, Data Processing, Data Quality, Enterprise Applications, Federal Laws and Regulations, Finance Software, Financial Accounting, Financial Analysis, Financial Control, Financial Reporting, Financial Statements, Fixed Assets, Fund Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Government, Government Accounting, Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB), Mathematics, Office Equipment, Physical Demands, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Reconciliation, Record Keeping, Regulations, Spreadsheets, State Laws and Regulations, Statistics, System Validation, Test Tools, Time Management, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Las Vegas, NV
POSTED
11 days ago
**POSITION:** Accountant **SCHEDULE:** Regular, Full Time, 4/10s; Mon - Thurs 7am-6pm **LOCATION:** Las Vegas, NV 89153 **SALARY:** $94,845.00 per year JOB SUMMARY: Under general supervision, performs responsible professional accounting duties in the preparation and maintenance of accounting and financial records for various funds; analyzes and evaluates accounting documents, records and accounts and prepares accurate and timely financial records; and performs related duties as assigned. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of two years' experience with month/year end accounting close, financial statements and reporting, and auditor requests. This position will be responsible for financial duties associated with maintenance of financial records for the District, Southern Nevada Water Authority (SNWA), Springs Preserve, Big Bend Water District (BBWD) and other small systems. **MINIMUM/PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:** - Graduation from a college or university with a major in accounting or a closely related field; and - at least two years of professional accounting experience, preferably in a government agency or utility; - or the equivalent combination of training and experience. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES: **Knowledge of:** Principles, practices and terminology of general, fund and governmental accounting, including financial statement preparation and methods of financial control and reporting; provisions and pronouncements of accounting standards, including GAAP and GASB applicable to the work; principles, pronouncements, practices and procedures applicable to revenue, cost, fixed asset, inventory and debt related accounting in areas of assigned responsibility; internal control principles and audit practices and procedures; functions and operations of enterprise accounting and financial software and software tools used for testing and validating system processes and for data analysis; advanced uses and operations of spreadsheet software; research methods and statistical and financial analysis techniques; effective business communication principles and practices. **Ability to:** Operate a computer and use standard business software and complex enterprise accounting systems; verify the accuracy of financial data and information; analyze, classify, post, balance and reconcile financial data and accounts; prepare clear, concise and complete financial documents, statements and reports; understand, interpret, explain and apply District/SNWA accounting policies procedures and systems of internal control; understand, interpret, explain and apply local, state and federal law, codes, ordinances and regulations and professional accounting standards regulating District/SNWA financial accounting, reporting and recordkeeping; exercise sound independent judgment within established guidelines; interact collaboratively with other accounting staff and managers and staff of other departments and entities to address accounting and reporting issues, questions and problems; communicate clearly, effectively and courteously; establish and maintain highly effective working relationships with managers, supervisors, employees, staff of other entities and others encountered in the course of the work. **PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS** The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that should be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. **Physical Demands** While performing the duties of this job, an employee is regularly required to sit; talk or hear, both in person and by telephone; use hands repetitively to finger, handle, feel or operate computers and standard office equipment; and reach with hands and arms. An employee is frequently required to stand and walk. Specific vision ab lities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. **Mental Demands** While performing the duties of this class, an employee is regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data, information and documents; analyze and solve problems; use math and mathematical reasoning; learn and apply new information and skills; perform highly detailed work on multiple concurrent tasks; and interact with managers, supervisors, employees, vendors and others encountered in the course of work.

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