Accounting Assistant 2 - Controller's Office

Job Description

Western Nevada College is recruiting for an Accounting Assistant 2. The Accounting Assistant 2 provides clerical accounting and customer service support for the Controller's Office at Western Nevada College and reports directly to the Assistant Controller. This position is responsible for cashiering operations, accounts receivable processing, third-party billing, document management, and basic accounting support. The incumbent performs a variety of technical accounting duties requiring accuracy, attention to detail, and the application of established accounting procedures.

The Accounting Assistant 2 works collaboratively with faculty, staff, students, and external customers to ensure timely and accurate financial transactions while maintaining compliance with Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE), State of Nevada, and Western Nevada College policies and procedures.

PER EXECUTIVE ORDER , ALL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS HAVE BEEN WAIVED FOR THIS POSITION UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 2026. Please refer to the link for more information:
Executive Order

• Two or more years of applicable experience as described in the job duties and graduation from high school or equivalent education.

• Experience using Workday and/or People Soft.
• Experience working in higher education or a public sector environment.
• Cash handling and cashiering experience.

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.

Maria Kelly, Assistant Controller: maria.kelly or

Grade 25 Minimum:
Grade
25 Step 1 $ 42,636.96 annually The classified employee pay scale is divided into 10 steps within each grade. Most employees start at a step 1 and are eligible for an annual step increase with satisfactory performance, until they reach the maximum, step 10. Salary placement above a Step 01 at initial appointment is determined based on the candidate’s qualifications, internal equity and budgets, and Nevada Administrative Code.

Classified employees are eligible for any legislatively approved cost of living increases (COLA). To view the classified compensation schedules, please visit:
Classified Compensation. Select Salary schedule, PP01.

• Retirement – Public Employees’ Retirement System of Nevada (PERS)
• Employees are required to participate in The Public Employees’ Retirement System of Nevada (PERS) upon hire, a defined benefit plan. Members are eligible for retirement benefits after a 5-year vesting period. Employees contribute under either a post-tax plan, with the employee and college each contributing 19.25% of the employee’s salary (38.5% combined contribution); or under a pre-tax plan with the college contributing 36.75% of the employee’s salary on their behalf with employees paying for their half of the PERS contribution through a pre-tax salary reduction.
• Health insurance options including dental, vision and life insurance
• Health Insurance Voluntary supplemental retirement plans, both pre-tax and Roth options available (403b, 457b plans) – Voluntary Retirement Savings
• Generous annual leave (15-days annually)
• sick leave (15-days annually)
• 12 paid holidays
• Classified Benefits Workers’ compensation is paid 100% by the employer. It covers employees in the event of work-related injuries.
• Com Psych our Employee Assistance Program offers resources and assistance to Faculty and Staff
• EAP Program Voluntary benefits including: accident, disability, legal services, and more – Voluntary Benefits
• Perks of Working at WNC Beautiful campus located along numerous biking and walking trails
• The WNC Fitness Center offers Faculty and Staff memberships
• WNC Fitness Center Discounted WNC Staff rates for our Child Development Center which has received Four Star Recognition from the Nevada Silver Star Quality Rating and Improvement System.
• Child Development Center Free parking and plenty of it! No State income tax!
• Education Benefits for Classified Employees and Family Members WNC is proud to provide a reduced-rate tuition benefit to faculty and qualified dependents. Classified…