MANAGER OF ACCOUNTING SERVICES
Apply NowCompany: Clark County, NV
Location: Las Vegas, NV 89110
Description:
Salary: $48.13 - $74.62 Hourly
Location : Clark County - Las Vegas, NV
Job Type: PERMANENT
Job Number: 28342A
Department: Finance
Division: Comptroller
Opening Date: 04/08/2025
Closing Date: 5/6/2025 5:01 PM Pacific
ABOUT THE POSITION
The Clark County Department of Finance, Comptroller Office, is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the Manager of Accounting Services position. This position will be responsible for overseeing the accounting of Revenue and Grants in addition to managing various fiscal activities, developing and implementing policies and procedures, and ensuring compliance with Federal, State, and County ordinances and regulations.
This examination will establish an Open Competitive Eligibility list to fill current and/or future vacancies that may occur within the next six (6) months or may be extended as needed by Human Resources.
Human Resources reserves the right to call only the most qualified applicants to the selection process.
This position is confidential and excluded from membership in the union.
This position is a management position and excluded from membership in the union.
NOTE: A cover letter and resume are required in addition to the completed employment application. Candidates may be invited to the selection process based on specific criteria listed in the resume, such as experience in (example: policy development and implementation, programmatic and staff oversight, or experience in a public agency similar to Clark County). Applications submitted without a copy of the candidate's resume and cover letter are incomplete and will not be considered.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education and Experience: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or Business Administration or a field related to the work AND five (5) years of full-time professional level experience in financial planning, accounting, payroll or related field, two (2) years of which were in a supervisory or lead role. Equivalent combination of formal education and appropriate related experience may be considered.
All qualifying education and each experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see attached resume" on your application. All details must be written in your own words and cannot be copied from job descriptions or other external sources.
Licensing and Certification: Specified positions may require the incumbent to be a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
Background Investigation: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation. Periodically after employment background investigations may be conducted.
Citizenship: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Please note, Clark County does not provide H1B visa sponsorships or transfers for any employment positions.
Pre-Employment Drug Testing: Employment is contingent upon the results of a pre-employment drug examination.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Plans, organizes, assigns, supervises, reviews and evaluates the work of professional, technical and office support staff. Recommends selection of staff; trains staff and provides for their professional development; administers discipline as required. Develops and implements goals, objectives, policies, procedures and work standards for the division; prepares and administers the division's budget. Contributes to the overall quality of the department's service provision by developing and coordinating work teams and by reviewing, recommending and implementing improved policies and procedures. Supervises financial record keeping and reporting functions; ensures compliance with County and State ordinances and regulations; analyzes and directs the distribution of finances to various funds, as provided by ordinance and funding source restrictions. Assists in the preparation and review of the Comprehensive Annual Report. Assists internal and external auditors during their reviews. Advises County departments regarding the interpretation of fiscal policies. Uses spreadsheet software, prepares and analyzes journal entries, and performs a variety of professional accounting work to maintain and report financial status. Directs the conduct of and conducts analytical studies; develops and reviews reports of findings, alternatives and recommendations; directs the maintenance of accurate records and files. Prepares and directs the preparation of a variety of written correspondence, reports, procedures and other written materials. Serves as a member of various committees and task forces related to areas of expertise. Reviews pending legislation for impact on the County. Uses standard office equipment, including a computer, in the course of the work; may drive a personal or County motor vehicle or arrange for appropriate transportation to and from various locations to attend meetings and visit off-site County departments.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Mobility to work in a typical office setting, use standard office equipment, and be capable of commuting to and from various locations in order to visit work sites and attend meetings; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone. Accommodation may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation.
Come Make a Difference and Join the Clark County Family where we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
01
In order to be considered for this position, you must include a resume and cover letter in addition to the application. Applications submitted without a resume and cover letter will be considered incomplete. Resumes and cover letters may be attached to the online application or emailed to telauna.byamugisha@clarkcountynv.gov. All application materials must be received by the closing date/time on the posting announcement.
02
The following questions 2-7 will be used to assist in determining if candidates meet the minimum qualifications.Which best describes your level of education?
03
List all degrees received that are directly related to the position (see template below).
College/University:
Did you graduate:
College Major/Minor:
Semester Credits Completed:
Degree Received:
04
Indicate your full-time professional experience in financial planning, accounting, and payroll.
05
Please list all employer(s) and each job title on your application where your experience was obtained in question 4. The template provided below must be completed in its entirety or the application will be considered incomplete and not eligible to move forward in the process. Type N/A if you have no related experience (see template below). Do not list "see attached resume"
Employer Name:
Job Title:
Hours Worked Per Week:
Dates of Employment:
06
Indicate your professional full-time experience working as a supervisor or lead in an employee benefits program.
07
Please list all employer(s) and each job title on your application where your experience was obtained in question 6. The template provided below must be completed in its entirety or the application will be considered incomplete and not eligible to move forward in the process. Type N/A if you have no related experience (see template below). Do not list "see attached resume"
Employer Name:
Job Title:
Hours Worked Per Week:
Dates of Employment:
08
List all current and professional certifications relevant to this position (see template below).
Certification:
Name of agency or institution administering the certification:
09
Do you currently hold a valid driver's license?
10
The following skills assessment is a self-assessment used to evaluate an applicant's training and experience.
I understand that:
A) Part-time experience must be prorated and credited as half of full-time experience (i.e., if you performed the task for two years in a part-time position, 20 hours per week, you can only credit yourself with one year of experience in that area)
B) The education, knowledge, and experience levels indicated by my skills assessment responses must be supported and clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of my application;
C) Any falsification or misrepresentation of the information listed on the employment application or skills assessment may result in removal from the eligibility list or rescinding a job offer;
D) Responses to assessment questions that are not supported and clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections on the application may result in question scores being adjusted to receive zero points;
E) Assessment scores may be used to consider applicants for the selection process;
F) I further understand that since exam scores will be automatically generated based on the applicant's response to each item in the assessment, score appeals will not be allowed for this recruitment.
11
Please indicate if you are a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
12
Indicate your full-time professional experience working with Governmental Accounting Standards
13
Indicate your full-time professional experience with the preparation or review of a Annual Comprehensive Financial Reports (ACFR).
14
Indicate your full-time professional experience auditing public agencies.
15
Indicate your full-time professional experience working with external auditors on a public agency audit.
16
Please list all employer(s) and each job title on your application where your experience was obtained in question(s) 12-15. The template provided below must be completed in its entirety or the application will be considered incomplete and not eligible to move forward in the process. Type N/A if you have no related experience (see template below). Do not list "see attached resume"
Employer Name:
Job Title:
Hours Worked Per Week:
Dates of Employment:
17
Indicate your full-time professional experience with principles and practices of general, governmental and fund accounting, including methods of financial reporting and financial statement preparation.
18
Indicate your full-time professional experience supervising financial record keeping and reporting functions while ensuring compliance with County and State ordinances and regulations.
19
Indicate your full-time professional experience performing administrative, budgetary, operational, grant funding administration or similar analyses and studies.
20
Please list all employer(s) and each job title on your application where your experience was obtained in question(s) 17-19. The template provided below must be completed in its entirety or the application will be considered incomplete and not eligible to move forward in the process. Type N/A if you have no related experience (see template below). Do not list "see attached resume"
Employer Name:
Job Title:
Hours Worked Per Week:
Dates of Employment:
21
Indicate your full-time professional experience developing and implementing grant programs.
22
Indicate your full-time professional experience in quality assurance and/or quality management of grants as it pertains to monitoring, performance measurement, and technical assistance.
23
Please list all employer(s) and each job title on your application where your experience was obtained in question(s) 21-22. The template provided below must be completed in its entirety or the application will be considered incomplete and not eligible to move forward in the process. Type N/A if you have no related experience (see template below). Do not list "see attached resume"
Employer Name:
Job Title:
Hours Worked Per Week:
Dates of Employment:
24
Indicate your full-time professional experience supporting the administration of federal, state, local and/or foundation grants in support of housing and community development projects/programs.
25
Indicate your full-time professional experience working with community, non-profit, and/or government partners to help meet the goals of grant programs.
26
Please list all employer(s) and each job title on your application where your experience was obtained in question(s) 24-25. The template provided below must be completed in its entirety or the application will be considered incomplete and not eligible to move forward in the process. Type N/A if you have no related experience (see template below). Do not list "see attached resume"
Employer Name:
Job Title:
Hours Worked Per Week:
Dates of Employment:
Required Question
Location : Clark County - Las Vegas, NV
Job Type: PERMANENT
Job Number: 28342A
Department: Finance
Division: Comptroller
Opening Date: 04/08/2025
Closing Date: 5/6/2025 5:01 PM Pacific
ABOUT THE POSITION
The Clark County Department of Finance, Comptroller Office, is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the Manager of Accounting Services position. This position will be responsible for overseeing the accounting of Revenue and Grants in addition to managing various fiscal activities, developing and implementing policies and procedures, and ensuring compliance with Federal, State, and County ordinances and regulations.
This examination will establish an Open Competitive Eligibility list to fill current and/or future vacancies that may occur within the next six (6) months or may be extended as needed by Human Resources.
Human Resources reserves the right to call only the most qualified applicants to the selection process.
This position is confidential and excluded from membership in the union.
This position is a management position and excluded from membership in the union.
NOTE: A cover letter and resume are required in addition to the completed employment application. Candidates may be invited to the selection process based on specific criteria listed in the resume, such as experience in (example: policy development and implementation, programmatic and staff oversight, or experience in a public agency similar to Clark County). Applications submitted without a copy of the candidate's resume and cover letter are incomplete and will not be considered.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education and Experience: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or Business Administration or a field related to the work AND five (5) years of full-time professional level experience in financial planning, accounting, payroll or related field, two (2) years of which were in a supervisory or lead role. Equivalent combination of formal education and appropriate related experience may be considered.
All qualifying education and each experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see attached resume" on your application. All details must be written in your own words and cannot be copied from job descriptions or other external sources.
Licensing and Certification: Specified positions may require the incumbent to be a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
Background Investigation: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation. Periodically after employment background investigations may be conducted.
Citizenship: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Please note, Clark County does not provide H1B visa sponsorships or transfers for any employment positions.
Pre-Employment Drug Testing: Employment is contingent upon the results of a pre-employment drug examination.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Plans, organizes, assigns, supervises, reviews and evaluates the work of professional, technical and office support staff. Recommends selection of staff; trains staff and provides for their professional development; administers discipline as required. Develops and implements goals, objectives, policies, procedures and work standards for the division; prepares and administers the division's budget. Contributes to the overall quality of the department's service provision by developing and coordinating work teams and by reviewing, recommending and implementing improved policies and procedures. Supervises financial record keeping and reporting functions; ensures compliance with County and State ordinances and regulations; analyzes and directs the distribution of finances to various funds, as provided by ordinance and funding source restrictions. Assists in the preparation and review of the Comprehensive Annual Report. Assists internal and external auditors during their reviews. Advises County departments regarding the interpretation of fiscal policies. Uses spreadsheet software, prepares and analyzes journal entries, and performs a variety of professional accounting work to maintain and report financial status. Directs the conduct of and conducts analytical studies; develops and reviews reports of findings, alternatives and recommendations; directs the maintenance of accurate records and files. Prepares and directs the preparation of a variety of written correspondence, reports, procedures and other written materials. Serves as a member of various committees and task forces related to areas of expertise. Reviews pending legislation for impact on the County. Uses standard office equipment, including a computer, in the course of the work; may drive a personal or County motor vehicle or arrange for appropriate transportation to and from various locations to attend meetings and visit off-site County departments.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Mobility to work in a typical office setting, use standard office equipment, and be capable of commuting to and from various locations in order to visit work sites and attend meetings; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone. Accommodation may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation.
Come Make a Difference and Join the Clark County Family where we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Flexible Schedules including 4/10 options
- More Money in Your Pocket
- 100% Employer Paid Defined Benefit Retirement
- No Social Security Deduction
- No State Income Taxes
- Two Employer Sponsored Health Plans Offered - Choice of PPO or EPO (hybrid of HMO)
- - Employer pays 90% of premium
- Pharmacy Benefits (30, 90-day retail or mail order fills)
- 24/7 Telephone Advice Nurse - no employee cost
- Teledoc, Doctoroo, and Dispatch Health
- - Employer pays 90% of premium
- Retiree insurance - eligible after 5 years of service
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance - Employer Paid
- AD&D - Employer Paid
- Long Term Disability - Employer Paid
- Generous Leave Accruals that include:
- 13 Paid Holidays including a Floating Birthday Holiday
- Paid Vacation Leave
- Paid Sick Leave
- Holiday Leave
- Other leave options
- Catastrophic Leave
- Parental Leave - Up to 90 days
- Wide Variety of Voluntary Benefits that include
- Guardian - Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Short-Term Disability Insurance.
- Trustmark - Permanent Life Insurance benefits and long-term care.
- Sunlife Financial - Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance
- TASC - Flexible Spending Account - FSA & Dependent Day Care Debit Card Available
- Morgan Stanley - Deferred Compensation Plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Onsite Fitness Center - $12/month
01
In order to be considered for this position, you must include a resume and cover letter in addition to the application. Applications submitted without a resume and cover letter will be considered incomplete. Resumes and cover letters may be attached to the online application or emailed to telauna.byamugisha@clarkcountynv.gov. All application materials must be received by the closing date/time on the posting announcement.
- I understand I must include a resume and cover letter in addition to the completed application in order to be considered for this position. I further understand these must be submitted by the closing date listed on the posting announcement.
02
The following questions 2-7 will be used to assist in determining if candidates meet the minimum qualifications.Which best describes your level of education?
- Some High School
- High School Diploma or GED
- Trade School or Technical Degree
- Some College (1-29 semester credits)
- Some College (30-59 semester credits)
- Some College (60-89 semester credits)
- Some College (90-120+ semester credits)
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree or higher
- None of the above
03
List all degrees received that are directly related to the position (see template below).
College/University:
Did you graduate:
College Major/Minor:
Semester Credits Completed:
Degree Received:
04
Indicate your full-time professional experience in financial planning, accounting, and payroll.
- No Experience
- Less than 5 years
- 5 to 6 years
- 6 to 7 years
- 7 to 8 years
- More than 8 years
05
Please list all employer(s) and each job title on your application where your experience was obtained in question 4. The template provided below must be completed in its entirety or the application will be considered incomplete and not eligible to move forward in the process. Type N/A if you have no related experience (see template below). Do not list "see attached resume"
Employer Name:
Job Title:
Hours Worked Per Week:
Dates of Employment:
06
Indicate your professional full-time experience working as a supervisor or lead in an employee benefits program.
- None
- Less than 2 years
- 2 to 3 years
- More than 3 years
07
Please list all employer(s) and each job title on your application where your experience was obtained in question 6. The template provided below must be completed in its entirety or the application will be considered incomplete and not eligible to move forward in the process. Type N/A if you have no related experience (see template below). Do not list "see attached resume"
Employer Name:
Job Title:
Hours Worked Per Week:
Dates of Employment:
08
List all current and professional certifications relevant to this position (see template below).
Certification:
Name of agency or institution administering the certification:
09
Do you currently hold a valid driver's license?
- Yes, I currently hold a valid Nevada driver's license.
- Yes, I currently hold a valid driver's license from another state.
- No, I do not currently hold a valid driver's license.
10
The following skills assessment is a self-assessment used to evaluate an applicant's training and experience.
I understand that:
A) Part-time experience must be prorated and credited as half of full-time experience (i.e., if you performed the task for two years in a part-time position, 20 hours per week, you can only credit yourself with one year of experience in that area)
B) The education, knowledge, and experience levels indicated by my skills assessment responses must be supported and clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of my application;
C) Any falsification or misrepresentation of the information listed on the employment application or skills assessment may result in removal from the eligibility list or rescinding a job offer;
D) Responses to assessment questions that are not supported and clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections on the application may result in question scores being adjusted to receive zero points;
E) Assessment scores may be used to consider applicants for the selection process;
F) I further understand that since exam scores will be automatically generated based on the applicant's response to each item in the assessment, score appeals will not be allowed for this recruitment.
- I have read and understand the above information regarding the completion of the following skills assessment questions. I further understand that this recruitment includes a skills assessment and that the answers I provide must be consistent with the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections detailed on my application and that scoring appeals will not be allowed for this recruitment.
11
Please indicate if you are a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
- Yes, I am a Certified Public Accountant. (Please, attach copy of License.)
- No, I do not currently hold a valid Certified Public Accountant License.
12
Indicate your full-time professional experience working with Governmental Accounting Standards
- No Experience
- Less than 4 years
- 4 to 8 years
- 8 to 12 years
- More than 12 years
13
Indicate your full-time professional experience with the preparation or review of a Annual Comprehensive Financial Reports (ACFR).
- No Experience
- Less than 4 years
- 4 to 8 years
- 8 to 12 years
- More than 12 years
14
Indicate your full-time professional experience auditing public agencies.
- No Experience
- Less than 4 years
- 4 to 8 years
- 8 to 12 years
- More than 12 years
15
Indicate your full-time professional experience working with external auditors on a public agency audit.
- No Experience
- Less than 4 years
- 4 to 8 years
- 8 to 12 years
- More than 12 years
16
Please list all employer(s) and each job title on your application where your experience was obtained in question(s) 12-15. The template provided below must be completed in its entirety or the application will be considered incomplete and not eligible to move forward in the process. Type N/A if you have no related experience (see template below). Do not list "see attached resume"
Employer Name:
Job Title:
Hours Worked Per Week:
Dates of Employment:
17
Indicate your full-time professional experience with principles and practices of general, governmental and fund accounting, including methods of financial reporting and financial statement preparation.
- No Experience
- Less than 4 years
- 4 to 8 years
- 8 to 12 years
- More than 12 years
18
Indicate your full-time professional experience supervising financial record keeping and reporting functions while ensuring compliance with County and State ordinances and regulations.
- No Experience
- Less than 4 years
- 4 to 8 years
- 8 to 12 years
- More than 12 years
19
Indicate your full-time professional experience performing administrative, budgetary, operational, grant funding administration or similar analyses and studies.
- No Experience
- Less than 4 years
- 4 to 8 years
- 8 to 12 years
- More than 12 years
20
Please list all employer(s) and each job title on your application where your experience was obtained in question(s) 17-19. The template provided below must be completed in its entirety or the application will be considered incomplete and not eligible to move forward in the process. Type N/A if you have no related experience (see template below). Do not list "see attached resume"
Employer Name:
Job Title:
Hours Worked Per Week:
Dates of Employment:
21
Indicate your full-time professional experience developing and implementing grant programs.
- No Experience
- Less than 4 years
- 4 to 8 years
- 8 to 12 years
- More than 12 years
22
Indicate your full-time professional experience in quality assurance and/or quality management of grants as it pertains to monitoring, performance measurement, and technical assistance.
- No Experience
- Less than 4 years
- 4 to 8 years
- 8 to 12 years
- More than 12 years
23
Please list all employer(s) and each job title on your application where your experience was obtained in question(s) 21-22. The template provided below must be completed in its entirety or the application will be considered incomplete and not eligible to move forward in the process. Type N/A if you have no related experience (see template below). Do not list "see attached resume"
Employer Name:
Job Title:
Hours Worked Per Week:
Dates of Employment:
24
Indicate your full-time professional experience supporting the administration of federal, state, local and/or foundation grants in support of housing and community development projects/programs.
- No Experience
- Less than 4 years
- 4 to 8 years
- 8 to 12 years
- More than 12 years
25
Indicate your full-time professional experience working with community, non-profit, and/or government partners to help meet the goals of grant programs.
- No Experience
- Less than 4 years
- 4 to 8 years
- 8 to 12 years
- More than 12 years
26
Please list all employer(s) and each job title on your application where your experience was obtained in question(s) 24-25. The template provided below must be completed in its entirety or the application will be considered incomplete and not eligible to move forward in the process. Type N/A if you have no related experience (see template below). Do not list "see attached resume"
Employer Name:
Job Title:
Hours Worked Per Week:
Dates of Employment:
Required Question