ACCOUNTANT 2 Job at State of Nevada

State of Nevada Carson City, NV 89701

ACCOUNTANT 2 - Requisition ID: 18738

Recruitment Type: Open Competitive

Posting Close Date: 5/11/2023

Geographical Location: Carson, Minden, Gardnerville, Genoa


Department: CONTROLLER'S OFFICE

Division: CONTROLLER'S OFFICE

Business Unit: HR-CONTROLLER GENERAL ACCOUNT

Work Type: PERMANENT

  • Pay Grade: GRADE 36

Salary Range: $54,141.84 - $80,513.28

Full-Time/Part-Time: Full Time


Recruiter: KARA M CARMONNE

Phone: 775 684-0107

Email: karacarmonne@admin.nv.gov


Position Description

The Controller's Office is recruiting for an Accountant 2 within the Financial Reporting unit in Carson City. Accountants are responsible for preparing financial statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and the standards of the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB). The incumbent will also act as a liaison with state agencies and review and approve accounting documents; assist agencies with accounting issues; review underlying accounting records for compliance with GAAP/GASB reporting requirements, accounting policies and procedures, and NRS establishment of funds and budgets. Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform work independently with little or no additional training. The ideal candidate possesses strong communication and organization skills and advanced Microsoft Office skills.


To see full Class Specifications visit: http://hr.nv.gov/Resources/ClassSpecs/Class_Specifications-7_0//


Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in accounting and one year of experience performing professional accounting work; OR a bachelor's degree in business administration, finance or related field which included 18 credits in accounting and two years of experience performing professional accounting work; OR one year of experience as an Accountant I in Nevada State service and 18 college credits in accounting.


The Examination

Application Evaluation Exam

  • The exam will consist of an application and resume evaluation. It is essential that applications/resumes include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process.

Informational Notes

  • The required 18 college credits in accounting must include 6 credits of beginning accounting, 6 credits of intermediate accounting, and 6 credits of upper-division accounting courses.
  • Applicants must attach a copy of their college or university transcripts indicating successful completion of required credits in accounting at the time of application.

Special Requirements

  • A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required. Persons offered employment in this position will be required to pay for these items.
  • A State of Nevada/FBI background check will be required of the selected applicant.
  • A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required.
  • Transcripts of college credits are required.

This recruitment may close at any time based on the number of applications received. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.


  • The salary range indicated in this announcement is based on the Employee/Employer retirement compensation schedule. An employer-only option is available at a reduced salary range.

The State of Nevada is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action in recruitment of its employees and does not discriminate on the basis of 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.




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