Accountant I/II

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Accountant I/II

Salary

$66,154.02 - $102,155.77 Annually

Location

Southern Nevada Health District, NV

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

25-22-MAR-E-LP

Division

District Administration

Department

Finance

Opening Date

03/20/2025

Closing Date

4/3/2025 12:00 PM Pacific

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

SEIU

Job Overview


The Southern Nevada Health District (SNHD) announces an examination process to create an eligibility list to fill one (1) vacancy for the classification of Accountant I/II in the Financial Services Department. The eligibility list may be utilized to fill vacancies for this classification for up to four (4) months.

Accountant I
This is the entry-level and training class of the Accounting series and is distinguished from the Accountant II position by the performance of  more routine assigned tasks and duties  including audits and ledger reconciliation.  Prior experience in some form of accounting is required. Governmental accounting is preferred.
 
Accountant II
This is the journey level class within the Accountant series and distinguished from the entry-level position by the performance of the full range of duties assigned including staff training, report and budget preparation, and ledger maintenance. Incumbents receive occasional instruction and work with more independence. Work assignments are more complex and/or reviewed less frequently than the entry level class.



Minimum Qualifications

Accountant I 
  • Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in accounting, business, or a related field.
  • Two (2) years of accounting experience is preferred.  
Accountant II 
  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in accounting, business, or a related field, AND
  • Four (4) years of experience in accounting, with a preference in governmental accounting experience.
Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations
  • Position may require specialized skills, experience, certification, or other requirements which will be identified by the hiring authority at time of recruitment.

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Preferred
  • Grant knowledge and experience preferred

Required Documents/Assessment Information

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:
  1. Completed Employment Application
  2. Complete Supplemental Question(s)
ASSESSMENT DATES: 
Selection Interview  for Top Qualified Candidates –  (Weighted 100%) 
Wednesday, May 14, 2025


All applicants will be notified by email or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times after the closing date of this announcement.
 
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS:
If you are invited to participate in the assessment process, you may be required to self-schedule through the SNHD online application system. Please check your email and/or text messages on a regular basis after submitting your application for complete instructions, which include where and when to report.
 
The assessment process for this position will take place on the date(s) listed above.  All candidates who wish to be considered for this position will need to be available via Teams, and/or in person, and make themselves available to participate in the assessment process at any time on the date(s) listed above.

Selection Process

The selection process will begin with an employment application screening, with the best-qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. SNHD will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. It is the responsibility of the candidate requiring accommodation to contact the Human Resources Department in writing at the time of application.  
 
Appointment may be subject to the successful completion of a post-offer pre-employment background investigation and medical/physical examination, including a drug/alcohol test.   Please see the job description to view the physical requirements.  SNHD reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards.

NOTE:  E-mail communications will be sent from senders with the extension @snhd.org, info@governmentjobs.com, and noreply@governmentjobs.com   You may need to adjust your spam blocker to ensure you receive e-mail notifications from SNHD.



Healthly People in a Healthy Southern Nevada!

Benefit Highlights

The Southern Nevada Health District offers a comprehensive benefits package for all full-time, regular employees.

  • Flexible work schedules, including a four-day,10-hour work week option (not applicable for all positions)
  • Paid holidays, 13 holidays plus one personal holiday annually
  • Paid vacation and sick leave
  • Employer-paid retirement through the Public Employees’ Retirement System of Nevada (PERS) with five-year vesting
  • 457(b) deferred compensation retirement plan
  • No social security or state income tax deductions
  • Competitive and comprehensive benefits package encompassing medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, life insurance, employee assistance program and a variety of supplemental insurance plans to choose from
  • Tuition Assistance Program
  • Employee discount perks
The Southern Nevada Health District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Is any of your accounting experience governmental accounting experience? If yes, which jobs(s) did you gain this experience? If you do not have any governmental accounting experience please put N/A.
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Please list your experience with grants and which job(s) you received this experience. If no experience put N/A
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Describe your experience with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and GASB (Governmental Account Standards Board). Reference the names of the employers listed on your application where you gained this experience. If no experience put N/A.
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Where do you feel your excel skills fall - beginner; intermediate; or advanced and why did you select this skill level?

Required Question

Employer
Southern Nevada Health District
Address
280 S. Decatur Blvd.

Las Vegas, Nevada, 89107
Phone
702-759-1120