DESCRIPTION

This posting has been extended until April 24, 2023.

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**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.

Responsible for performing complex and sensitive financial analysis for County programs and activities; performs complex and specialized accounting work related to the preparation and maintenance of financial records and the audit of financial transactions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Performs a variety of complex general and cost accounting work within the County’s financial accounting system; analyzes variances between actual and budgeted revenues and expenditures for assigned departments and or accounting funds requiring realignment of appropriations, encumbrances and/or payments to reflect proper cost accounting within budget constraints.
• Analyzes and reconciles County, State and Federal accounting records across various fiscal periods, differences in payments and receipts, and co-mingled funds.
• Prepares and reviews journal entries and encumbrances; reviews accounts receivable for appropriateness, timeliness and aging.
• Reviews accounting systems and practices and recommends improvements; develops accounting systems or procedures as needed for control purposes and for monitoring and reporting revenues and costs of major capital improvement projects; maintains fixed asset records and depreciation accounts.
• May assists in the preparation, monitoring and analysis of assigned departmental and/or fund budgets; coordinates activities necessary to prepare and review budget requests and justifications; reviews expenditure trends and analyzes revenues, as well as specific expenditure and revenue line items.
• May administer Federal and State grants, including grants passed through to sub-grantees; reviews grant expenditures for eligibility and prepares grant reimbursement requests for submittal to Federal and State agencies; complies with grant reporting requirements including preparation of quarterly reports and other compliance requirements.
• May provide accounting for debt issuance and maintain the County’s debt service and special assessment funds; participates in debt issuance process, including document preparation, financial analysis, development of financing plans, and ensuring continuing disclosure and other regulatory requirements are met.
• Acts as a liaison with assigned departments regarding budget planning and/or grant issues; analyzes department program needs, prepares fiscal impact statements, conducts special studies, researches, analyzes, and prepares reports with recommendations for appropriate action; participates in contract administration and monitoring.
• Evaluates and implements improvements to administrative and financial procedures and internal control systems; reviews assigned funds for proper application of accounting principles in accordance with NRS and GAAP; assists in development and application of collection methods and rate schedules.
• Prepares or reviews departmentally prepared monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial reports to outside agencies; prepares journal entries to reflect financial activity and provides assistance to departments receiving grants; interfaces with various departments, outside agencies, and the public in exchanging information, responding to requests, coordinating activities/projects, and responding as required.
• May presents information, attends, and/or responds to questions at County Board meetings, meetings of advisory boards, or other committees, as needed.
• May prepare and audit vendors' claims for payment, process purchase orders, and file processed claims accurately; documents revenues received, reviews claims for expenditures, and prepares or reviews requests for reimbursement before submittal to State and Federal agencies; prepares or reviews applications for fiscal impact and accuracy, and maintains files to assist external auditors during the Audit; may prepare financial statements for annual audit.
• Represents the County with dignity, integrity, and a spirit of cooperation in all relationships with staff and the public.

QUALIFICATIONS

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:

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting or a closely related field; AND three (3) years of professional level experience in accounting or finance; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Required Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of governmental accounting, auditing and financial standards in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Nevada Revised Statutes.
• Principles and practices of budget development and administration.
• Project management and analytical techniques.
• Principles and practices of cost and revenue analysis.
• Applicable laws, codes and regulations.
• Computer applications related to the work.
• Financial record keeping and bookkeeping practices and technique.
• Standard office practices and procedures, including filing and the operation of standard office equipment.
• Correct business English, including spelling, grammar and punctuation.

Skill in:

• Training others in the policies and procedures related to the work.
• Conducting financial and related studies, evaluating alternatives and making sound recommendations.
• Preparing and reviewing budget, accounting and similar financial information.
• Interpreting, explaining and applying laws, codes, standards, rules and regulations related to various funding sources.
• Using initiative and independent judgment within established procedural guidelines.
• Developing and administering multiple, complex budgets.
• Maintaining accurate financial, budgetary and cost control records.
• Preparing accurate and timely financial, statistical and narrative reports, correspondence and other written materials.
• Performing complex financial and statistical calculations.
• Contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives and activities.
• Organizing own work, setting priorities and meeting critical deadlines.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS:

• Valid Driver’s License.

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.

This job description indicates, in general, the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions (as covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act) expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required.