Accounting Support Specialist

NV Energy is looking for qualified people to join us in one of the premier energy companies in the West. Located in the fastest growing state in the United States, NV Energy provides electricity to 1.3 million customers throughout Nevada as well as a state tourist population exceeding 40 million annually. Among the many communities we serve are Las Vegas, Reno-Sparks, Henderson, Elko and South Lake Tahoe.

We also provide natural gas to more than 155,000 citizens in the Reno-Sparks area. At NV Energy, we celebrate diversity, equity and inclusion. NV Energy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law.

NV Energy has an exciting career opportunity available. Take the next step in your career and apply now!

Essential Education, Skills, and Environment

Education and Work Experience

Associate Degree's from an accredited school and 5 years of related experience. Candidates that do not possess an associate's degree must have a minimum of 7 years of related work experience.

Specialized Knowledge and Skills

Demonstrated knowledge of:
• Accounting terminology and procedures, including filing accounting records, check processing, data entry and cash applications.
• Reviewing and processing data. Demonstrated skills such as:
• Analytical, interpersonal and communication
• Attention to detail, problem solving, research, decision-making, and organizational

Equipment and Applications

PCs, financial spreadsheets, word processing, database and accounting software.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

General office environment. No special physical demands required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Prepares journal entries accurately within time constraints.

Prepares financial statements, schedules, and data request responses for internal and external use.

Performs routine account reconciliations and analyses.

Follows internal controls and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements designed and implemented by others as relating to accounting and financial systems.

Assists in the preparation of statistical information and schedules and reports.

Supports audit processes and regulatory proceedings by supplying timely and accurate data and documentation for internal and external use.

Responds to accounting questions or problems and provides solutions.

Files and maintains accounting records.

Assists in special projects within the accounting department.

Ensures all compliance aspects of position are known and followed; understands and complies with all policies, codes and regulations applicable to position and company.

Performs related duties as assigned