The Nevada State Contractors Board is seeking a full-time Accounting Assistant and requests all interested and qualified persons to apply. The position reports to the Fiscal Service Manager in Reno, Nevada.The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting the Fiscal Service Manager with a variety of accounting functions. Duties include, but are not limited to: accounts payable, assisting in payroll processing, file maintenance, inventory tracking, the ability to assist in financial reporting and the audit process, and other duties as assigned.RequirementsProcess accounts payable including invoice processing, payment tracking, communication with vendors and internal departments regarding billing and payment issuesAudit invoices against purchase orders, research discrepancies, and submit to Fiscal Manager for approvalMaintain cash bond accounts listing all deposits, withdrawals and interest earned. Open and close cash bond accounts. Track all payees and interpleaders. Invoice and track Cash Bond fees on a monthly basis. Compute, generate and mail monthly cash bond invoices to licenseesInvoice and update the Disciplinary Actions worksheet for costs and fines assessed by the Board against licensees. Maintain files and track payments, submission of past due fines and fees to State collectionsEnsure compliance with company policies and basic accounting proceduresUpdate NSCB and State inventory listsAssist in the preparation of financial reportsResearch, process and collect all funds and service charges on return check deposits and report return check transactions to Fiscal Manager on a monthly basis and to departments on a quarterly basisTrack vehicle renewal dates, obtain smog certificates, and remit paperwork for license plate renewalsComplete monthly vehicle trip report as required by state lawFile invoices, correspondence and other records as needed. Maintain and purge records and files according to state retention schedule after review by Fiscal Services Manager and approval of Executive OfficerAssist with payroll processesTrack and process accurate 1099s at year endTrack and process all unclaimed property for annual submission to appropriate state agencies based on their individual lawsAssist in all annual audit requirementsMaintain organized financial files both digital and physicalAssist in digital storage of all account records to reduce paper used and fiscal storage needsPerform other duties as assignedEducation And ExperienceMinimum two years college with an emphasis on accounting related classes and/or four years of related experience in a professional office environmentPrevious working experience/knowledge of general ledgersSkills And AbilitiesExcellent understanding of accounting principles (debits and credits)Excellent working knowledge of MS Word and ExcelExcellent oral and written communication skillsExcellent organizational skills with an attention to detailPrevious experience with accounts payable and receivableAbility to meet stringent deadlinesPrevious experience working with an accounting software systemBenefitsStarting annual salary is between $42,875 and $63,825; to be determined based on experience. Benefit package includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401 and 457 pension plans. The Board is a quasi-State agency and employees are not participants in the Nevada P.E.R.S. retirement program.#J-18808-Ljbffr