Senior Accounting Assistant - Cashier’s Office

The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) appreciates your interest in employment at our growing institution. We want your application process to go smoothly and quickly. Final applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment.

If you need assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please contact our recruitment helpline at (775) 784-1495 or jobs@unr.edu. For UNR Med professional job postings, please contact the Office of Professional Recruitment at (775) 784-6778. 

The University of Nevada, Reno is recruiting for a Senior Accounting Assistant for the Cashier’s Office. The Senior Accounting Assistant will audit, collect, and post all tuition and fee payments from UNR students as well as NSHE departmental deposits. The position will specialize in one of the following processes: Nevada National Guard Waiver Specialist; Chapter 33 Specialist and Graduate Assistant Specialist. Other duties include, but are not limited to: verifying and audit any accounting documents turned in for accuracy, completeness and compliance with NSHE and federal rules and regulations; posting accounting documents and/or payments to student and departmental accounts and providing receipts to customers; researching, analyzing, and interpreting data from the student information system; providing answers to any account questions; printing statements and analysis records for current and/or past students; conducting maintenance and daily balancing of cash drawer; answering inquiries by phone from students, employees, and the public; providing training and leadership to student workers and temporary hourly employees; and other duties as assigned.

Essential Qualification

This position requires three (3) or more years of applicable experience as described in the job duties and graduation from high school or equivalent education.

Preferred Qualifications

Candidates with experience using Microsoft Excel and Word in a business setting are encouraged to apply.

Schedule

The typical work schedule is Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm; this is subject to change based on organizational needs.

Compensation Grade

Grade 27

In classified service, salary is in Grade and Step. The Step is determined based on the Nevada Administrative Code. Salary placement above a Step 01 at initial appointment is determined based on the recruitment, the candidate’s qualifications, internal equity and budgets. A request to accelerate salary must be approved by Human Resources and abide by the Nevada Administrative Code.

To view the classified compensation schedules, please visit: Classified Compensation. Select Salary schedule, non-CBA PP01 or PP02

For more information, visit the Classified Salary Calculator

Perks of PERS

Classified Employees are enrolled in The Public Employees’ Retirement System of Nevada (PERS) upon hire. The PERS retirement plan is beyond compare. Please visit the Benefit Estimator Retirement Calculator for more information.

 “I’m so thankful that I followed the path that lead me to a PERS retirement.  I was able to retire at age 60 with a paycheck close to my full salary. I watched the solid performance of PERS funds for 25 years.  Even in times of a poor economy, PERS kept it together!  I’m completely secure and confident that my retirement will always be there for me.” – Robin F.    

Perks of Working at UNR

• Health insurance options including dental and vision - Health Insurance

• Life insurance, generous annual and sick leave - Classified Benefits

• E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers an annual or semester membership and family membership options.

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