Douglas County is seeking a qualified candidate eager to provide administrative and accounting support to the Emergency Management / 911 Emergency Communications team. Specific skills for this position include:

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  Performs administrative / clerical support
• Processes grant reporting and tracking
• Assists in accounting and budget preparations

**Applications are reviewed on a regular basis and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Individuals are encouraged to apply immediately..**

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
0-3% Merit upon successful completion of the probationary period and 0-3% annual merit increases thereafter based upon evaluation score.
Benefits include:

• Health Insurance: County provides medical, dental and vision coverage for employees and dependents with co-payment by employee dependent and/or family status.
• Vacation: Accrued at the rate of 4.6154 hours per pay period, or 120 hours per year (increase with years of service).
• Sick Leave: Earned at the rate of 3.3846 hours per pay period, or 88 hours per year.
• Holidays: 11 paid holidays per year.
• Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employee Retirement System (PERS), 29.75% employer-paid.
• Deferred Compensation: the County has a voluntary deferred compensation program.
• Douglas County is a drug, alcohol and smoke-free workplace.
• No Nevada state income tax.
• Stable, friendly/family environment. Fosters internal talent with training/educational programs and encourages career advancement.

**In addition to completing the application the department is requesting applicants attach a cover letter and resume.

• Performs a variety of administrative/clerical support duties as required.
• Reviews and coordinates the processing of periodic/special reporting to include budget expenditure reports, projections, reconciliations, project accounting, and fixed asset inventories; compiles related data as required.
• Prepares required financial documentation such as invoices, statements, vouchers, checks, reports, etc.; reviews documentation for accuracy; reconciles statements and reports discrepancies; may scan documentation for electronic storage/review.
• Prepares claims and purchase orders; maintains project ledgers; determines proper funding sources for purchase requisitions; monitors and reports over-budget and unapproved items.
• May receive and post payments, prepare deposits, and total accounts to ledgers or computer based spreadsheets/databases; may reconcile bank statements.
• May provide backup for accounts payable and payroll functions to include balancing and maintenance of voluntary deductions files, remittance of payroll taxes and insurance premiums, submission of electronic transfers.
• Assists with audit preparation; may coordinate and prepare related documentation for external auditors such as depreciation schedules for governmental, internal service and business-type activities; assists during the audit process.
• Assists in preparation of annual budgetary documentation; prepares budget augmentations, augmentation resolutions, and budget transfer requests.
• Provides information to County staff that requires the use of judgment and the explanation of policies, rules or procedures.
• Represents the County with dignity, integrity, and a spirit of cooperation in all relationships with staff and the public.

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:

High School diploma/GED; AND three (3) years of administrative level experience in accounting or finance; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Required Knowledge and Skills

Knowledge of:

• Use of specified computer applications including word processing and involving the design and management of databases or spreadsheet files and the development of special report formats.
• Business mathematics and statistical practices.
• Principles and techniques of accounting, budgeting and bookkeeping.
• Governmental accounting principles related to capital assets.
• Principles and practices of auditing financial documents and records.
• Applicable rules, regulations, laws and codes.
• Practices of reviewing financial documents for completeness and accuracy.
• Standard office practices and procedures, including filing and the operation of standard office equipment.
• Correct business English, including spelling, grammar and punctuation.
• Techniques for dealing with a variety of individuals, in person and over the telephone.

Skill in:

• Performing technical accounting and financial analysis.
• Reading and explaining rules, policies and procedures.
• Analyzing and resolving varied accounting and financial problems.
• Organizing, researching and maintaining financial files.
• Inputing budget information into a standard budget document format.
• Making accurate mathematical and statistical calculations.
• Reviewing financial documents for completeness and accuracy.
• Reviewing, posting, balancing and reconciling financial records.
• Maintaining accurate financial records and preparing accurate and timely reports.
• Organizing own work, setting priorities and meeting critical deadlines.
• Contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives and activities.
• Dealing successfully with the public, in person and over the telephone.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS:

• None.

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

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background/screening.
• Douglas County 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 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.