Accounting Specialist

Regional Transportation Commission of Washoe Co.; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 51,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Twelve paid holidays

Employer-subsidized medical, dental,-&

Vision coverage on 31st day

Generous leave

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Job summary

Regional Transportation Commission of Washoe County in Nevada is seeking an Accounting Specialist to join the Finance team. In this role, you will process accounting transactions, reconcile records, and support routine reporting while ensuring compliance with applicable standards and agency procedures.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and capable of delivering accurate financial information to internal customers and external vendors, with a commitment to exceptional service and

Qualifications

• One year of applicable experience or equivalent.
• High School Diploma or higher or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable accurately and timely.
• Review, reconcile, and maintain financial records; identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare financial reports and support accounting analyses and regular reporting.
• Research accounting questions and assist with resolving financial issues.
• Review financial documents for compliance with agency policies and regulations.
• Respond to inquiries from vendors and staff with accurate financial information.

Skills

Attention to detail

Financial data accuracy

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Sunday, October 25 or until filled (early applications encouraged)

SALARY RANGE: $50,698.44-$87,437.26 per year, depending on experience

THE REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION (RTC) OF WASHOE COUNTY,NEVADA, an

integrated transportation agency that serves as the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), transit authority, and street and highway construction agency invites applications for the position of Accounting Specialist.

Position Overview

This non-exempt position is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who has strong attention to detail and enjoys working with financial data, maintaining accurate records, and supporting the day-to-day financial operations of a public agency. As an Accounting Specialist, you'll play an important role in processing accounting transactions, reconciling financial records, supporting reporting activities, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and agency procedures.

If you are organized, collaborative, and take pride in producing accurate work while providing exceptional customer service, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

Duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Process accounts payable, accounts receivable, and other accounting transactions accurately and timely using computerized financial systems.
• Review, reconcile, and maintain financial records, identifying and resolving discrepancies to ensure data accuracy and compliance.
• Prepare financial reports, compile data, and support accounting analyses and routine reporting requirements.
• Research accounting questions, audit transactions, and assist with resolving financial issues while maintaining organized accounting records.
• Review financial documents for compliance with agency policies, accounting standards, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Respond to inquiries from vendors, departments, and staff by providing accurate financial information and excellent customer service.
• Monitor invoices, maintain financial databases, and support the integrity of accounting records and financial reporting.
• Maintain confidentiality of financial information while supporting special projects and continuous improvement initiatives within the Finance Department.

Minimum Qualifications

To be considered, candidates must meet one of the following:

• One (1) year of applicable experience.
• High School Diploma or higher.
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the essential duties.

Benefits Package

• Twelve (12) paid holidays
• Employer-subsidized medical, dental, and vision coverage on 31st day of employment (employee only premiums paid 100%)
• Generous vacation, sick, and personal leave
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance

Nevada does not have a state income tax, and RTC does not participate in Social Security.

About the Selection Process

All applications will be evaluated to identify candidates whose qualifications best match the RTC’s needs. The most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next phase, which includes:

The RTC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug-Free Workplace.