Accountant I​/II

The Southern Nevada Health District (SNHD) announces an examination process to create an eligibility list to fill one (1) vacancy for the classification of Accountant I/II in the Financial Services Department. The eligibility list may be utilized to fill vacancies for this classification for up to four (4) months.

This is the entry-level and training class in the Accountant classification series. Incumbents in this class perform a variety of less complex accounting work and are expected to increase their skill and knowledge of technical accounting during the training period. Progression to the next level is flexibly staffed and contingent upon meeting requirements of the class, funding, and recommendation of the hiring authority.

This is the journey level class within the Accountant series and distinguished from the entry-level position by the performance of the full range of duties assigned including staff training, report and budget preparation, and ledger maintenance. Incumbents receive occasional instruction and work with more independence. Work assignments are more complex and/or reviewed less frequently than the entry level class.

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• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in accounting, finance, business, or a closely related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two (2) years of accounting experience is preferred.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in accounting, business, or a related field, AND
• Four (4) years of experience in accounting, with a preference in governmental accounting experience or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

• Position may require specialized skills, experience, certification, or other requirements which will be identified by the hiring authority at time of recruitment.

• Grant knowledge and experience preferred
• GASB experience preferred

Selection Interview for Top Qualified Candidates – (Weighted 100%)

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Tuesday, March 24, 2026

All applicants will be notified by email or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times after the closing date of this announcement.

If you are invited to participate in the assessment process, you may be required to self-schedule through the SNHD online application system. Please check your email and/or text messages on a regular basis after submitting your application for complete instructions, which include where and when to report.

The assessment process for this position will take place on the date(s) listed above. All candidates who wish to be considered for this position will need to be available via Teams, and/or in person, and make themselves available to participate in the assessment process at any time on the date(s) listed above.

The selection process will begin with an employment application screening, with the best-qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. SNHD will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. It is the responsibility of the candidate requiring accommodation to contact the Human Resources Department in writing at the time of application.

Appointment may be subject to the successful completion of a post-offer pre-employment background investigation and medical/physical examination, including a drug/alcohol test. Please see the job description to view the physical requirements. SNHD reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards.

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