Accountant I

Salary: $19.67 - $28.52 Hourly
Location : Elko
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202600116
Department: Administration
Opening Date: 04/29/2026


Job Description
SUMMARY OF JOB PURPOSE

Accountant I is responsible for various clerical accounting duties related to the fiscal affairs department and county manager's office.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Assists in processing accounts payable and other disbursements and in maintaining various ledgers, registers and journals.
• Maintains accurate accounting records. Reviews and verifies the accuracy of accounting and transaction data reports. Identifies and reconciles errors.
• Cross-trains with and provides back-up to a variety of fiscal affairs and county manager office functions, including receptionist duties as needed.
• Assists in processing procurement cards. Codes account numbers on invoices. Processes electronic posting.
• Assists with payroll processing. Enters data into the system. Prepares payroll information for department delivery and disbursement.
• Provides customer service. Responds to requests for information and attempts to resolve them by researching within the scope of authority. Updates, retrieves and releases information according to procedures. Refers matters requiring policy interpretation to supervisor for resolution.
• Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the department's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as active member of a work team.
• Prepares reports, correspondence and a variety of written materials. Prepares and maintains accurate records and documentation of activities.
• Assists in entering the annual budget into the general ledger system and in the compilation of the tentative and final budgets for the county and unincorporated towns and districts.
• Assists independent auditors in researching data or entering adjustments as required.
• Assists with regional drug court client accounts.
• Sends payable checks to vendors with appropriate backup information.
• Provides back up and assists with maintenance and processing of utility billings, deletions and collections.
• Assists with annual compilation of 1099s.
• Updates the comptroller on work status and important developments they may need to know in order to function effectively.
• Represents the department with dignity, integrity and a spirit of cooperation.

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 1-year related experience
• Must maintain a valid Nevada driver's license

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
An employee in this position must have the following knowledge, skills, and abilities upon application:

Knowledge

• Knowledge of basic principles of municipal accounting and bookkeeping.
• Working knowledge of modern office practices, procedures and regulations.
• Working knowledge and correct usage of business English including spelling, grammar, punctuation, vocabulary and formats.
• Working knowledge of business correspondence formats, record keeping, report preparation, filing methods and records management techniques.
• Working knowledge of personal computer hardware and software including word processing, spreadsheets, accounting applications and databases for the purposes of creating, editing and distributing information.
• Thorough knowledge of all applicable federal and state laws and regulations, county ordinances and regulations, department rules and regulations, and relevant court rulings.

Skills

• Communicating effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrating excellent interpersonal skills especially in dealing with the public.
• Understanding and carrying out complex written and oral communications.
• Managing time effectively.
• Entering data and typing with speed and accuracy.
• Applying basic accounting concepts. Making and verifying arithmetical computations with accuracy and speed.
• Using the tools and equipment listed below.

Abilities

• Complying with Elko County policies and departmental procedures.
• Performing detailed clerical tasks in an accurate, orderly and timely fashion.
• Accomplishing organizational goals and working independently on assignments from beginning to end.
• Managing multiple deadlines and competing demands successfully.
• Using tact, discretion, initiative and considerable independent judgment to manage relationships and situations whether or not established guidelines exist.
• Maintaining confidentiality.
• Solving practical problems and dealing with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Reading and interpreting relevant information.
• Developing and maintaining effective working relationships with subordinates, peers, supervisors, city, county, state and federal officials and the public as needed. Dealing with problems courteously and tactfully.

Physical Demands and Working Environment
An employee in this position must meet the following physical requirements upon application:

• Work is performed in an office setting.
• Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate computers and various pieces of office equipment.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk or hear, sit, use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand or walk.
• The employee must occasionally lift and move up to 15 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
• Environment is generally clean with limited exposure to conditions such as dust, fumes, noise, or odors.
• Tools and equipment used include a personal computer, printer, scanner, telephone, calculator, 10-key adding machine, copy machine, fax machine, postage machine, multi-line phone, and other associated office equipment.

Elko County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer

In compliance with applicable laws, reasonable accommodations may be provided for qualified individuals with a disability who require and request such accommodations.
Elko County offers a complete benefits package for all regular, full-time employees including a minimal fee for health care, dental and vision, flex spending accounts, and life insurance,100% County paid PERS retirement (Public Employee Retirement System), and deferred compensation plans. We offer 13 paid holidays, vacation, sick leave, Family Medical Leave, Military Leave, Educational Assistance, and an Employee Assistance Program, in addition to no state income tax.