Senior Center Accounting Technician

Consolidated Municipality of Carson City; Carson City (NV); On-site; USD 47,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

The Consolidated Municipality of Carson City seeks a dedicated Accounting Technician for its Senior Center. This full-time role involves managing accounts payable, maintaining fiscal records, and providing technical assistance. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong accounting knowledge and effective communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits, with hiring anticipated post-July 2025.

Benefits

PERS Retirement plans

Excellent employee benefits

Qualifications

• Knowledge of accounting and budgeting principles required.
• Two years of accounting experience necessary.
• Proficient with QuickBooks and MS Office software.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining ledgers, registers and journals efficiently.
• Resolves discrepancies in accounts and transactions.
• Preparing financial reports and documentation of activities.

Skills

Accounting principles

Budgeting methods

Communication

Customer service

Record keeping

Education

High School education or GED

Two years of accounting experience

Tools

QuickBooks Online

MS Office

Job description

This is a full-time, FLSA non-exempt position with the Senior center located in Carson City, Nevada.Under general direction, performs technical accounting activities involving the reconciling and maintenance of general ledger and accounts payable accounts. Provides technical assistance to the both the City's Senior Center Department and Carson City Senior Citizens Center, a non-profit organization.

Hiring will not take place until after July 1, 2025.

Individuals may choose between the following PERS Retirement plans:
Employer-Paid PERS Retirement:$22.9007 - 32.0610 hourly / $47,633.56 - 66,686.56 annually
Employee/Employer-Paid PERS Retirement:$27.1782 - 38.0495 hourly / $56,5300.76 - 79,142.96 annually

To learn more about the Nevada Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS), click here.

In addition to an outstanding retirement plan, this position is afforded the excellent benefits set forth in the Carson City Employees Association labor contract:CCEA Labor Contract

This class specification lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive. Incumbent(s) may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in this document and may be required to have specific job-related knowledge and skills.

• Directs the processing of accounts payable and other disbursements; maintains various ledgers, registers and journals.
• Enters data into computerized accounting program; inputs and retrieves information from multiple subsystems and databases.
• Researches and resolves issues brought forth regarding status of accounts, coding of transactions and related issues.
• Compiles and prepares statistics, memorandums and reports from multiple financial systems and databases.
• Participates in the analysis and preparation of various financial statements, accounts, fiscal reports and special reports relating to the progress or problems of assigned area of responsibility.
• Provides customer service; responds to requests for information and attempts to resolve them by researching files and records within the scope of authority; updates, retrieves and releases information according to procedures; refers matters requiring policy interpretation to supervisor for resolution.
• Provides technical information and instruction regarding applicable procedures and methods.
• Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team.
• Prepares reports, correspondence and a variety of written materials; prepares and maintains accurate records and documentation of activities.
• Uses standard office equipment, including a computer, in the course of the work.
• Demonstrates courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with the public and staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.
• Maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, records and City and Senior Center information.
• Comply with all safety programs, rules, regulations, procedures, and instructions that are applicable to the position.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education and Experience:
Equivalent to a High School education or GED; AND two (2) years of accounting experience; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience as determined by Human Resources.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS:
None.

Required Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge of:

• Accounting and budgeting principles and methods, including grant fund and special fund procedures.
• Applicable policies, procedures and regulations covering specific areas of assignment.
• Specialized City and Senior Center accounting software applications.
• Principles of record keeping and records management.
• Personal computers utilizing standard and specialized software applications.
• Standard office practices and procedures, including filing and the operation of standard office equipment.
• Communicating effectively in oral and written forms.
• Techniques for dealing with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds, in person and over the telephone.

Skill in:

• Computer skills including QuickBooks Online, QuickBooks Payroll, MS Office, specialty software, databases.

• Interpreting and applying accounting standards and procedures, applicable rules and regulations, and City and Senior Center policies and procedures.
• Preparing cost accounting statements and statistical reports.
• Reviewing and verifying the accuracy of accounting and transaction data and reports.
• Maintaining accurate accounting records and identifying and reconciling errors.
• Correcting and updating financial information systems and generating reports.
• Performing mathematical calculations with skill and accuracy.
• Entering numerical data into a computer system with speed and accuracy.
• Developing effective work teams and motivating individuals to meet goals and objectives and provide services in the most cost effective and efficient manner.
• Establishing and maintaining effective work relationships with staff, coworkers, contractors and the public.
• Contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives and activities.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:
Under General Supervision - Incumbents at this level are given assignments and objectives that are governed by specifically outlined work methods and a sequence of steps, which are explained in general terms. The responsibility for achieving the work objectives, however, rests with a superior. Immediate supervision is not consistent, but checks are integrated into work processes and/or reviews are frequent enough to ensure compliance with instructions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Mobility to work in a typical office setting, use standard office equipment and stamina to sit for extended periods of time; strength to lift and carry up to 20 pounds; vision to read printed materials; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone.


CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

1. All new employees will serve a probationary period of twelve (12) months. Such employees are not subject to the collective bargaining agreement and may be laid off or discharged during this period for any reason.
2. Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.
3. Any City employee may be required to stay at or return to work during emergencies to perform duties specific to this classification or to perform other duties as requested in an assigned response position. This may require working a non-traditional work schedule or working outside normal assigned duties during the incident and/or emergency.
4. Employees may be required to complete Incident Command System training as a condition of continuing employment.
5. New employees are required to pay for and submit to a fingerprint-based background investigation. Employment is contingent upon passing the background and the drug screen.
6. Carson City participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS, with information from each applicant’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. All candidates who are offered employment with Carson City must complete Section 1 of the Form I-9 along with the required proof of their right to work in the United States and proof of their identity prior to starting employment. Please be prepared to provide required documentation as soon as possible after the job offer is made. For additional information regarding acceptable documents for this purpose, please contact Human Resources at 775.887.2103 or go to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services web page at www.uscis.gov.
7. Employees of the Senior Center Department will adhere to published policies and procedures of the City and the Carson City Senior Citizens Center, a non-profit organization.