Accountant Technician 1- Payroll Services

Washoe County Job Fair - Walk-ins are welcome! When: Thursday, October 22, 2026, from 11:00am - 2:00pm Where: Reno/Sparks Convention Center - 4590 S. Virginia St., Reno, NV 89502 **POSITION:**Accountant Technician 1- Payroll Services **SCHEDULE:**The typical work schedule is Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm; this is subject to change based on organizational needs. **LOCATION:**Reno, NV **SALARY:**Will discuss with applicant **TO APPLY: ** **Direct Link:**https://nshe.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UNR-external/details/Accountant-Technician-1--Payroll-Services\_R0153761?q=Accountant Technician 1 - Payroll Services Career Page: https://nshe.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UNR-external/ Please note, employers may close jobs on the website at any time. **SUMMARY: ** The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) Payroll Services is recruiting for an Accountant Technician 1. This position is located on the University of Nevada, Reno campus. This position plays an important role in ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time by processing, auditing, and reconciling payroll transactions. The Accountant Technician 1 reviews payroll records, calculates adjustments, and researches and resolves discrepancies related to compensation, deductions, overtime, leave payouts, retirement contributions, garnishments, and other payroll-related payments. The position supports payroll processing for classified employees, faculty, postdoctoral and resident physicians, and other employee groups. Using Workday payroll records and reports, the Accountant Technician 1 verifies employee information, assists with on-cycle and off-cycle payroll processing, performs payroll audits and reconciliations, and provides knowledgeable support in resolving payroll questions and issues. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with detailed financial information, solving problems, and contributing to an essential service that supports employees across NSHE. **JOB REQUIREMENTS: ** Graduation from high school and two (2) years of financial records maintenance experience which included such duties as controlling accounts payable/receivable Preparing financial reports for internal management use Reconciling complex accounts Two (2) years of experience as an Accounting Assistant III in Nevada State service One (1) year as an Accounting Assistant IV in Nevada State service An equivalent combination of education and experience as described above This position requires experience processing payroll Using Microsoft Word in a business setting Using Microsoft Excel in a business setting Proficiency with Ten Key by Touch (A skills test will be administered upon interview) **JOB RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES: ** Ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time by processing, auditing, and reconciling payroll transactions Reviewing payroll records Calculating adjustments Researching and resolving discrepancies related to compensation, deductions, overtime, leave payouts, retirement contributions, garnishments, and other payroll-related payments Supporting payroll processing for classified employees, faculty, postdoctoral and resident physicians, and other employee groups Verifying employee information using Workday payroll records and reports Assisting with on-cycle and off-cycle payroll processing Performing payroll audits and reconciliations Providing knowledgeable support in resolving payroll questions and issues **WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS: ** Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs **BENEFITS: ** Health insurance options including dental and vision Life insurance Generous annual and sick leave E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers annual or semester memberships and spouse/domestic partner membership options Mountain EAP supports employees and eligible dependents Staff E ployees Council (SEC) represents all Classified employees Classified Staff Grants-In-Aid Benefit Classified Employee Family Opportunity Program The Public Employees Retirement System of Nevada (PERS) **EEO: ** The University of Nevada, Reno is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a persons age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes).