• Chief Accountant

    State of Nevada (NV)


    CHIEF ACCOUNTANT

    APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY - $83,666.16 to $125,760.24 PAY GRADE: 41

     

    The salary range indicated in this announcement is based on the Employee/Employer retirement compensation schedule. An employer-only option is available at a reduced salary range. Generally, salaries start at the lowest level of a step 1 and increase with each year of service to the highest level of a step 10.

     

    For more information on benefit and retirement programs, please see the sections below.

     

    In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.

    JOB INFORMATION

    Work Type: Permanent, full time vacancies as they may occur in this geographical location.

     

    Department: Business and Industry (http://business.nv.gov/)

     

    Division: Housing

     

    Job Class Code: 07.103

    RECRUITMENT INFORMATION

    Announcement Number: 51538

     

    Open to all qualified persons.

     

    Posted 05/23/2025

     

    Close Date: 05/30/2025

    Recruiter:

    DARRELL MORLAN

    Phone: (775)684-0126

    Email: [email protected]

     

    Applications accepted for another 3 Days 22 Hrs 14 Mins

    The Position

    Incumbents function as managers who train, supervise and evaluate the performance of subordinate supervisors; develop policies and procedures; and allocate staff and resources to accomplish goals and objectives.

     

    The Housing Division is seeking to fill a Chief Accountant position located in Carson City. This position is responsible for overseeing all accounting and fiscal management functions of the Housing Division. The role provides leadership in the development and implementation of financial strategies, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable standards and regulations. It includes management of accounting operations, supervision of staff, preparation and oversight of financial reports and statements, and support for audits and budget development. The position also serves as a key advisor to senior management on matters related to financial performance, reporting, and planning. ***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***

     

    To see full Class Specifications visit: http://hr.nv.gov/Resources/ClassSpecs/Class\_Specifications-7\_0/

    To Qualify:

    In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:

    Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications)

     

    Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in accounting and four years of professional accounting experience, two of which were equivalent to an Accountant III in Nevada State service which included responsibilities for compiling and reporting financial data for several funds of different types, developing financial statements and reviewing more complex funds and account groups as defined by size, reporting requirements, source of revenue and expenditure limitation, and developing combined financial statements and statements of changes in financial positions; OR graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in business administration, finance, economics, or a related field and five years of experience as described above.

    Special Requirements

    A State of Nevada/FBI background check will be required of the selected applicant.

    Skills Required

    Supervisory Experience

    Microsoft Excel: Intermediate level

     

    The Examination

     

    Application Evaluation Exam

     

    The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process.

    INFORMATIONAL LINKS

    For more information about state employment, visit the following:

    Division of Human Resource Management: http://hr.nv.gov

     

    Public Employees Retirement System: http://www.nvpers.org

     

    Public Employees Benefits Program: https://pebp.nv.gov/

     

    More Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EB

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    Direct Inquiries or Correspondence to:

    Division of Human Resource Management Northern Nevada 515 East Musser Street, First Floor Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868 Division of Human Resource Management Southern Nevada 7251 Amigo St, Suite 120 Las Vegas, NV 89119TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868

     

    The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.

     

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