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Accounting Assistant 3 - Payroll

University of Nevada, Reno
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 7 Oct 2025

About the role

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. 

Job Description

The University of Nevada, Reno is recruiting for an Accounting Assistant 3 for the Payroll Office. This position reviews employee Workday records against NSHE salary schedules to ensure that name, employee ID number, social security number and annualized salary are correct; processes reports to ensure proper taxes, retirement, Medicare calculations/deductions, and payroll liability deductions are accurate. The Accounting Assistant 3 will troubleshoot payroll related problems, correct any miscalculations, and act as front-line support to employee group regarding payroll. Other duties include monitoring banking details and authorization of on demand payments, correct over-payments and sending out liability reports to various agencies.

Required Qualifications

  • This position requires graduation from high school or equivalent education and three (3) years of progressively responsible clerical accounting experience which included duties such as responsibility for accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll and/or other accounting data; setting up computer spreadsheets to record, track organize and report data; researching and interpreting financial to data prepare reports and respond to budget and accounts related inquiries; and reconciling accounts; OR

  • One (1) year of experience as an Accounting Assistant II in Nevada State service which included clerical accounting duties as described above; OR

  • An equivalent combination of education and experience as described above

Preferred Qualifications

Candidates with payroll and/or Workday experience are encouraged to apply.

Schedule

The typical work schedule is Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 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, PP01.

For more information, visit the Classified Salary Calculator

The Perks of PERS!

Employees are enrolled in The Public Employees’ Retirement System of Nevada (PERS) upon hire.  For information on contribution rates, please visit:  NV PERS Contribution Rates

“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!