Accountant I

THE CITY OF HENDERSON ANNOUNCES AN EXAMINATION TO CREATE AN ELIGIBILITY LIST AND TO FILL ONE (1) VACANCY FOR THE CLASSIFICATION OF ACCOUNTANT I IN THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT. THE ELIGIBILITY LIST MAY BE UTILIZED TO FILL VACANCIES FOR THIS CLASSIFICATION FOR UP TO ONE (1) YEAR .

Under general supervision, performs routine accounting work in the preparation and maintenance of financial records in the Finance Department; performs related duties as assigned.

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, finance, business administration or closely-related field
• Two (2) years of professional accounting experience
• Note: An equivalent combination of related training and experience may be considered.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Nevada or “border state” driver’s license, as defined by NRS 483.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS/ASSESSMENT INFORMATION:

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:

1) Completed Employment Application

2) Completed Resume – All applicants must submit a resume in addition to their application. Any applications received without a resume will not be considered. Click here for attachment instructions.

Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the assessment process. Candidates should ensure that they highlight any of the following they possess on their resumes:

• Experience completing complex bank reconciliations; capital asset accounting; and inventory and property management accounting.
• Experience preparing journal entries, maintaining subsidiary ledger records for capital assets and reconciliation of the general ledger.
• Experience preparing monthly financial statements, surveys, public information requests, and year-end audit schedules.
• Experience with accounting software systems, and use of Microsoft Excel, including the proficiency level with each.

ASSESSMENT DATES:

Written Component – (Weighted 30%) – Monday, June 26, 2017

(Most Qualified Candidates)

Oral Review Board – (Weighted 70%) – Tuesday, June 27, 2017

(Top Scoring Candidates)

Selection Interview – Thursday, July 6, 2017

(Top Scoring Candidates)

All applicants will be notified via e-mail or telephone of their application status and the assessment times and locations after the closing date of this announcement.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS:

If you are invited to participate in the assessment process, you will be required to self-schedule through the City of Henderson on-line application system. Please check your e-mail on a regular basis after submitting your application for complete instructions, which include where and when to report.

The assessment and selection process for this position will take place on the dates listed above. All candidates who wish to be considered for this position will need to be in Henderson, Nevada, and make themselves available to participate in the testing process at any time on any of the dates listed above.

SELECTION PROCESS:

The selection process will begin with an employment application package 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. It is the responsibility of candidates with a disability requiring accommodation in the assessment process to contact the Human Resources Department in writing to request such accommodation prior to the closing date of this recruitment.

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 and examinations required. The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards.