ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT 1 - LOVELOCK - MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS WAIVED

ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT 1 - LOVELOCK - MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS WAIVED

Salary

$39,421.44 - $56,689.20 Annually

Location

Lovelock

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

2026-03457

Department

DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

Opening Date

08/12/2026

Closing Date

8/19/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

B

Max Number of Applicants

50

Salary Grade

23

Full Physical Address of Position (City, State, Zip)

Lovelock, NV

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• THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE*

Job Summary

This Accounting Assistant 1 position is located at Lovelock Correctional Center. Under the supervision of the Administrative Service Officer 2, incumbent will be responsible for some accounts payable duties, inmate payroll, indigent postage reports, jail meal reports and other accounting functions. Incumbent must possess excellent customer service skills as they will be working with both internal and external customers, including coordination with NDOC Central Office.

Accounting Assistants supervise and participate in the performance of clerical accounting work in the maintenance of accounts and accounting records for State agencies.

Essential Qualifications

PER EXECUTIVE ORDER 2026-002, ALL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS HAVE BEEN WAIVED FOR THIS POSITION UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 2026. Please refer to the link for more information: https://gov.nv.gov/Newsroom/ExecOrders/Executive-Orders/

One or more years of applicable experience as described in the job duties and graduation from high school or equivalent education.

Job Duties

• Receive, review, verify, and process accounts payable and receivable documents.
• Receive payments, match payment to receivable due, and prepare receipts.
• Review timesheets for completeness, authorized signatures, correct calculation of hours, adequate leave balances, and attachment of required documentation.
• Verify charges and bill the appropriate account, apprise debtor of their liability, and assist in collection of past due accounts.
• Balance account information, verify totals with back-up data, identify discrepancies, and identify and refer adjustments and/or correct records.
• Develop spreadsheets for tracking, organizing, and reporting account related data.
• Perform data input and record, organize, track, report, and verify financial information.
• Reconcile bank statements, identify exceptions, and resolve routine problems.
• Compose correspondence and provide financial, accounting data, and other information.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Standard processes, procedures and methods used to reconcile accounts; spreadsheets used for bookkeeping and accounts maintenance.
• Sources of information within an organization; tracking, organizing, and reporting data.
• Writing standard memoranda, letters, and report narratives.

Skill in:

• Interpersonal and communication, both verbal and written.
• Use and operation of office and job-related equipment and software.

Ability to:

• Recognize problems or discrepancies in accounts and research a problem or question.
• Perform math calculations; review numerical data and documents to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Retrieve account information from a computer or manual bookkeeping system; compose routine memoranda, letters and reports; format a computer spreadsheet following instructions.
• Use courtesy, tact and diplomacy when working with co-workers, outside agencies, vendors, and the public.

Recruiter Contact Information: Susan Ashley - q.ashley@admin.nv.gov

The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.

Please send direct Inquiries or correspondence to the recruiter listed on this announcement.

Benefits include:

• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees' Benefits Program (PEBP).

• Vacation: Accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year.

• Sick Leave: Accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year.

• Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.

• Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Employees do not contribute to Social Security but will contribute to PERS if their position is at 50% or more full-time equivalency. For more information on how PERS service may impact Social Security benefits, visit the SSA publication.

• Deferred Compensation: The State offers a voluntary Deferred Compensation Program.

• No Nevada state income tax.

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Eligible due to public sector employment.

• Longevity Payments Eligibility: Employees who have received a performance rating of "standard" or better and have completed eight (8) or more years of continuous service are eligible for longevity pay.

Additional benefits may apply to employees covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), depending on their designated bargaining unit. For more information, visit the Labor Relations Unit (LRU).

For more details about your rights and responsibilities as a State of Nevada employee, please review the State of Nevada Employee Handbook (PDF).

• State Holidays The holiday schedule for State employees is established by the Legislature.

The following are legal holidays:

January 1.............................................. New Years Day

Third Monday in January.................. Martin Luther King, Jr.s Birthday

Third Monday in February................ Washington's Birthday

Last Monday in May........................... Memorial Day

June 19................................................ Juneteenth Day

July 4.................................................... Independence Day

First Monday in September.............. Labor Day

Last Friday in October....................... Nevada Day

November 11........................................ Veterans Day

Fourth Thursday in November........ Thanksgiving Day

Friday following the Fourth Thursday in November...................... Family Day

December 25........................................ Christmas Day

When January 1, June 19, July 4, November 11, or December 25 falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is the observed legal holiday. If these days fall on Sunday, the following Monday is the observed holiday. Eligibility for holiday pay is covered by the provisions of NAC 284.255

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A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required. Persons offered employment in this position will be required to pay for these items. Can you meet this requirement?

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A valid drivers license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment. Can you meet this requirement?

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