"Accounting Assistant III"

Job Description

Based on the volume of applications received this recruitment may close at any time. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible

This position will be responsible for processing payments, answering student inquiries, processing departmental deposits, balance their cash drawer on a daily basis, and handle quarterly audits.

Under direct supervision, responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Receive, review, verify, and process information and related documents for student accounts and departmental deposits.
• Review student account information for accuracy and make adjustments to correct or update account information.
• Access student account information and respond to inquiries regarding applied payments and/or disbursed funds.
• Perform daily reconciliation of cash drawer by using Peoplesoft data.
• Prepares and process daily records of deposit and the use of time management to transfer records to partnering departments.
• Assist with quarterly audits for external departments and retain documentation regarding audits.
• Maintain logs of bank deposits and money exchange orders to armored carrier.
• Receive, process, and apply third party vouchers.
• Provided customer service to all students, departments, and vendors.
• Apply knowledge and skills to individual circumstances of the customer.
• Follow defined guidelines and procedures.
• Must exhibit professionalism, be attentive to detail, and display a positive work attitude.
• Maintain consistent and reliable attendance.
• Must be willing to rotate three campuses.
• Show flexibility and willingness to adapt to new procedures.

Required Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent education and three 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 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

• Experience working in a diverse/multicultural student body and workforce.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

Monday - Friday 8 am to 5 pm. Some extended hours may be required during our peak periods.

Starting Salary

Grade 27, Step 1 $46,207.44

Per Nevada Administrative Code (NAC 284.170), salaries for initial appointments for classified positions typically begin at Step 1.

The College of Southern Nevada offers a generous benefit package, including an excellent 19.25% PERS retirement plan (a defined benefit plan), vacation & sick leave benefits, 12 paid holidays, educational benefits, and health insurance plans that can be added with flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts. Supplemental options (long term care, short term disability, and legal). Tuition discounts at the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) institutions. As well as tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents. Perks encompassing on campus employee discounts, professional and personal development opportunities; and statewide employee purchase programs. Join a dynamic team investing in our future, Students First.​

Exempt No

Full-Time Equivalent 100.0%

Required Attachment(s)

To be considered for this position, please upload the following documents to your application:

• Resume - List a detailed description of the major duties that you performed as part of each job. You must demonstrate that you qualify for the position and your education and experience must be clearly documented
• Cover letter
• Unofficial College Transcripts (optional) - If you have not graduated, please attach your transcripts to receive education credit for classes you have taken. Credit is given for classes relevant to the job posting.

For more details on this position, please visit our website: My Career at CSN.

CSN is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. For more information, visit http://www.csn.edu/nondiscrimination.

Posting Close Date 12/2/2025

Note to Applicant

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.

All document(s) must be received by 11:59 p.m. the day prior to the closing date posted on the job announcement.

This position may require that a criminal background check be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.

Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.

CSN is responsive to serving the educational needs of a diverse and ever-changing community. CSN employs only U.S. citizens and aliens authorized to work in the U.S. CSN does not sponsor aliens applying for faculty, professional staff, or management positions (H-1B Visas) in the absence of exceptional circumstances as defined by the USCIS.