Accountant Technician I - Accounts Payable

Nevada System of Higher Education • North Las Vegas, NV

12d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position is within the Controller’s Office, currently located on the North Las Vegas Campus. Under general supervision of the Accounts Payable Manager, this position performs technical accounting duties within the Accounts Payable Office. This position is responsible for overseeing Travel Accounting. The person must be able to determine the necessary actions in compliance with the travel policies and procedures set by the College of Southern Nevada. A successful candidate must be reliable, accurate and have the ability to work collaboratively in a dead-line driven environment. This position will directly engage employees within the college. This position requires consistent and reliable attendance.

Requirements

• Ability to: read, understand, and apply complex regulations and accounting guidelines and procedures; meet deadlines, prioritize and organize work and handle frequent interruptions; and effectively compose business correspondence and reports.
• The position requires physical abilities of sitting and working on a computer for a long period of time; typing on the computer keyboard; clicking computer mouse; using 10-key adding machine; bending/squatting and the ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
• The position may require periodic travel between campus locations and training/meeting facilities.
• General knowledge of accounting theory and principles; bookkeeping practices; automated accounting systems, including spreadsheet software for personal computers to allow design of or revision of financial reports.
• Graduation from high school and two years of financial records maintenance experience which included such duties as controlling accounts payable/receivable; preparing financial reports for internal management use; and reconciling complex accounts; OR two years of experience as an Accounting Assistant III in Nevada State service; OR one year as an Accounting Assistant IV in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.

Responsibilities

• Process Workday tasks related to travel and accounts payable including but not limited to Motor Pool billings, Supplier Invoice Requests, Miscellaneous Requests, Spend Authorizations, Cash Advances, and Expense Reports timely and accurately.
• Provide guidance and support to employees regarding travel spend authorizations, expense reports, travel policies and troubleshooting issues.
• Reconcile ledger accounts related to travel, identify and resolve any discrepancies.
• Present travel training to CSN Employees.
• Review outstanding Spend Authorizations and Expense Reports monthly and follow up with employees to determine the next steps for processing.
• Perform accounts payable duties as assigned, including creating settlement runs and printing checks.
• Assist with review of hosting expenses to ensure compliance and proper documentation.
• Participate in department and campus-wide training and development.
• Perform office duties, such as answering phone calls and doorbell, processing mail, and data input, to ensure normal business flow in the Controller’s Office, and undertake special tasks as assigned.

Benefits

• an excellent 19.25% PERS retirement plan (a defined benefit plan)
• vacation & sick leave benefits
• 12 paid holidays
• educational benefits
• health insurance plans that can be added with flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts
• Supplemental options (long term care, short term disability, and legal)
• Tuition discounts at the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) institutions.
• tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents.
• Perks encompassing on campus employee discounts, professional and personal development opportunities; and statewide employee purchase programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED