Accountant Technician 2 - Student Services

The Associated Students of the University of Nevada; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance including dental and–

Life insurance

Generous leave

Fitness center access

Employee assistance program

SEC staff benefits

Job summary

The University of Nevada, Reno is seeking an Accountant Technician 2 in Student Services to support the Director of Finance by monitoring financial activity across multiple departments and funding sources. You will prepare recurring financial reports, perform routine analyses, and help implement consistent fiscal controls.

You will also serve as the division-level Workday expert, resolve non-routine transactions, guide departmental staff, and coordinate with central finance offices to

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school and three years of financial records maintenance experience including designing, implementing and interpreting narrative and data reports; applying accounting principles to analyze financial information.
• OR one year of experience as an Accountant Technician I in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Monitor financial activity across multiple Student Services departments and funding sources.
• Prepare recurring financial reports and routine analysis.
• Identify fiscal issues and coordinate corrective actions.
• Serve as a division-level technical resource for Workday and other fiscal processes; resolve non-routine transactions and accounting issues.

Skills

Financial records maintenance

Accounting analysis

Workday knowledge

Cross-functional coordination

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Workday

Job description

Accountant Technician 2 - Student Services# University of Nevada, Reno## Accountant Technician 2 - Student ServicesApply: University of Nevada, Reno - Main Campus: Full time: Posted Today: R0153966The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) appreciates your interest in employment at our growing institution. We want your application process to go smoothly and quickly. Final applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment. If you need assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please contact our recruitment helpline at [phone] or [e-mail].**Job Description**The University of Nevada, Reno is recruiting for an Accountant Technician 2 in Student Services. The position will support the Director of Finance by monitoring financial activity across multiple Student Services departments and funding sources, preparing recurring financial reports and routine analysis, identifying fiscal issues, and coordinating corrective actions. The position will also serve as a division-level technical resource for Workday and other fiscal processes, resolving non-routine transactions and accounting issues, providing guidance to departmental staff, and helping establish consistent fiscal procedures and controls across the division. The position will also coordinate recurring technical fiscal matters with central finance offices and help establish consistent fiscal practices across departments. **Essential Qualifications*** Graduation from high school and three years of financial records maintenance experience which included duties such as designing, implementing and interpreting narrative and data reports; applying principles of accounting to analyze financial information; preparing entries to accounts; analyzing assets and liabilities and preparing balance sheets; auditing contracts, vouchers and other documents and preparing summary transaction reports; implementing accounting control procedures; and overseeing the work of accounting clerical staff; OR* One year of experience as an Accountant Technician I in Nevada State service; OR* An equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.**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.**Compensation Grade**Grade 32In classified service, salary is in Grade and Step. The Step is determined based on the Nevada Administrative Code. Salary placement above a Step 01 at initial appointment is determined based on the recruitment, the candidate’s qualifications, internal equity and budgets. A request to accelerate salary must be approved by Human Resources and abide by the Nevada Administrative Code.To view the classified compensation schedules, please visit: Classified Compensation. Select Salary schedule, CBA C & L; PP01 or PP02.For more information, visit the Classified Salary Calculator**The Perks of PERS**Classified Employees are enrolled in The Public Employees’ Retirement System of Nevada (PERS) upon hire. The PERS retirement plan is beyond compare. Please visit the Benefit Estimator Retirement Calculator for more information.**Perks of Working at UNR*** Health insurance options including dental and vision - Health Insurance* Life insurance, generous annual and sick leave - Classified Benefits* E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers annual or semester memberships and spouse/domestic partner membership options. E.L. Wiegand Fitness Center* Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments. Mountain EAP is located in Reno and specializes in counseling and advising services for personal or interpersonal issues.* Staff Employees’ Council (SEC) represents all Classified employees. SEC holds monthly meetings to provide a forum for employees to participate. SEC**Classified Staff Grants-In-Aid Benefit**For more information about the Classified Staff Grant-In-Aid Benefit, please visit: Classified Staff Grants-In-Aid Benefit**Classified Employee Family Opportunity Program**Additionally, we offer a Classified Employee Family Opportunity Program for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents of classified employees (working at least a 50% full-time equivalent). For more information, please visit: Classified Employee Family Opportunity Program**Department Information**https://www.unr.edu/student-services**Exempt**No**Full-Time Equivalent**100.0%**Required Attachment(s)**Please note that once you submit your application, the only attachments viewable to you will be the attachment/s to the resume/CV section of the application. Any additional required attachments to the cover letter, references, and other documents sections of the application will not be viewable to you after you submit your application. All uploaded attachments will be on the application for the committee to review. To request updates to attachments before the committee review of applications, please contact the candidate helpdesk at [e-mail].**Attach the following attachment(s) to your application****Resume/CV** – (required) List a detailed description of the major duties that you performed as part of each job. You must demonstrate that you qualify for the position and your education and experience must be clearly documented. **Cover Letter** – (required) **Contact Information for Three Supervisory References** – (required) Please make a note if you do not want your present employer contacted unless necessary to determine your qualifications for the position. **Transcripts** – (optional) If you have not graduated, please attach your transcripts to receive education credit for classes you have taken. Credit is given for classes relevant to the position. **Veteran Interview Consideration** – (optional) – To receive interview consideration for veterans and veterans with a service-connected disability, proof is required at the time of application. Please attach proof electronically to your application under the Veteran Document(s) section. (Examples of acceptable documents include DD-214, disability letter from Veteran's Administration, etc).**This posting is open until filled**. Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. This search will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.**Posting Close Date**Note to ApplicantA background check will be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire. HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified, HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty member’s first day of employment. References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.Applicants hired on a federal contract may be subject to E-Verify. As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks. For positions that require driving, evidence of a valid driver's license will be required at the time of employment and as a condition of continued employment. Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.The University of Nevada, Reno is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person’s 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).