Accountant

Accountant Position

Are you looking for a meaningful career that has a positive impact on the community? If you answered YES, come join the City of Sparks! Aside from working for an organization that is dedicated to the community, you will also receive a generous and competitive salary and benefit package. Some benefits may include tuition reimbursement, bilingual pay (when applicable) and retirement plans. People who come to Sparks, stay in Sparks.

About the Position

The City of Sparks' Financial Services Department is currently seeking to hire two (2) full-time Accountants that may be assigned to any of the Department's Divisions as may be operationally necessary. Candidates interested in this position should be fully aware that occasional weekends and after hours work may be assigned. Remote work within Nevada may be accommodated depending on departmental needs. This recruitment is scheduled to close on Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 4:00 pm PST.

The Ideal Candidate

In addition to meeting the minimum qualifications listed below, the ideal candidate will have experience in accounting and budgeting within a public agency. Are you the ideal candidate? If so, apply now!

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The Qualifications section below is your guide to understand what the City is looking for on your application, use this to your advantage. It is up to the candidate seeking employment/promotion to include all relevant information for qualification purposes, on the application the candidate submits to be considered for the job.

ATTACHMENTS REQUIRED: remember to attach all licenses/transcripts/certificates required at time of application to demonstrate you meet the qualifications for the position you believe you meet the qualifications for at time of application, before submitting your application. Attaching your education and certification documentation (see qualifications section to determine what documents are required for attachment at time of application) will allow you to continue in the recruitment process. Failure to attach these requirements will constitute disqualification.

Candidates must attach documented proof of degree conferred in accounting, economics, business, public administration, or a closely related field. If the documented proof is not received with the application, the candidate's application will be disqualified.

Transcripts used as proof of degree must clearly indicate the degree conferred including the date, and the applicant's name. Screenshots with missing information that do not clearly indicate the candidate's name and date degree was conferred will not be accepted.

DO NOT attach resumes or cover letters. The City of Sparks does not review these items with the application.

Description

Under general direction, performs professional-level accounting, financial analysis, and operational activities within assigned areas of the Finance Department, including Accounting Operations, Budget, and/or Systems and Compliance divisions. Examples of assigned areas of responsibility may include Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Vendor Management, Debt, Investments and Banking, Payroll, Budget, Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), Fixed Assets, Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), and Grants.

Qualifications

Applicants must clearly demonstrate how they meet the minimum qualifications listed below, on their completed application, to continue in the recruitment process. If there are certifications or degrees that require proof of completion, be sure to attach them to your application before submission:

Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in accounting, economics, business, public administration, or a closely related field.

Licenses and Certificates: Specified positions may require possession and maintenance of the equivalent to a valid Nevada Class C driver's license within thirty (30) days of hire.

Examples of Essential Duties

Perform professional accounting work within specified areas of responsibility, including financial analysis, reporting, reconciliations, and compliance.

Maintain and reconcile financial records and accounts; investigate and resolve discrepancies. Prepare, analyze, and maintain financial, and statistical reporting, schedules, and supporting documentation. Assist with interpretation and application of accounting standards, policies, and procedures. Identify issues and recommend solutions.

Comply with applicable federal, state, and local regulations and standards including but not limited to Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS), Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB), Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), and City collective bargaining agreements, contracts and resolutions.

Assist with interpretation and application of accounting standards, policies, and procedures; identify issues and recommend solutions.

Assist with year-end close and audit processes, including preparation of audit schedules and coordination with auditors.

Support financial systems by maintaining data integrity, assist with system improvements, and participate in system implementations.

Participate in cross-departmental coordination, projects and initiatives; research issues and assist with implementation of solutions.

Incumbents may be assigned to work within any of the following areas of responsibility:

Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable & Vendor Management: Process and review accounts payable and receivable transactions, maintain vendor records, and assist with 1099 reporting and compliance.

Debt, Investments & Banking Management: Assist with debt, investment, and banking activities, including reconciliations, cash monitoring, and supporting documentation. Support debt issuance and investment tracking.

Payroll: Process and review payroll transactions, ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable laws, policies, and agreements. Maintain payroll records, support reporting and audits, and coordinate with Human Resources on employee data. Regularly handle highly sensitive and confidential matters.

Budget: Assist with preparation and administration of the annual budget. Monitor financial activity, prepare reports, and analyze variances to support departments and management. Support budget development, monitoring, and reporting; analyze variances and financial trends.

Capital Improvement Plan (CIP): Support development and monitoring of the capital budget and CIP. Track project expenditures and assist with financial reporting and analysis.

Fixed Assets: Maintain fixed asset records, including additions, disposals, and depreciation. Assist with tracking and reconciliation of assets.

Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR): Assist with the preparation of the City's ACFR and the annual financial statements for Truckee Meadows Water Reclamation Facility (TMWRF), including development of schedules and supporting documentation.

Grants: Assist with grant accounting and compliance, including tracking expenditures, preparing reports, and supporting audit requirements such as Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA).

Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of governmental accounting principles, financial management practices, and applicable accounting standards.
• Ability to analyze financial data, identify issues, and develop practical solutions.
• Ability to maintain proficiency in financial systems, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) platforms, budgeting software, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to interpret and apply federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and policies governing public agency financial operations.
• Ability to reason logically and make sound decisions, to consider alternative and diverse perspectives, to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, to remain poised under all circumstances, and to interact effectively with people in a positive manner that engenders confidence and trust.
• Ability to communicate information clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, act with tact, integrity, professionalism, and appropriately handle confidential and sensitive information.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize assignments, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to have direct and tough conversations with others as needed and to act with tact, integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
• Ability to provide support and guidance to internal departments on financial and budgetary matters
• Ability to train others in work procedures.

Physical Demands:

Aside from working in a general office environment requiring the use of standard office equipment, the majority of the work is sedentary in nature and consists of daily exposure to equipment that may potentially cause visual sensitivity such as computer monitors. The person in this position will be expected to be effective in the face of workplace stressors such as, but not limited to, customer service complaints, maintaining the security and confidentiality of information, and competing priorities of reasonable or high significance.

SUPPLEMENTAL JOB POSTING INFORMATION:

• This position is Exempt under FLSA guidelines
• This position is at-will and exempt from the Regulations of the Civil Service Commission
• This position is placed within any Division of the Finance Department and may report to a Senior Accountant or Division Manager
• Supervision exercised: none
• May be required to pass a pre-placement drug