Accountant (Appointed) Jobs

Definition
The incumbent performs professional-level technical accounting, auditing, financial analyses, administers and maintains a variety of accounts and financial records, reconciles major accounts and bank statements on a department-wide basis, and participates in a variety of special projects and assignments.

Distinguishing Characteristics
The position is appointed by the Sheriff and is not subject to the competitive requirements of the Civil Service Rules of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department
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Best Candidates Will Have

• Four years full-time professional accounting experience, preferably in a public agency setting and bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university majoring in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related area or
• An equivalent combination of education and experience and Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or master’s degree in a related field preferred.

Conditions of Employment
In addition to the General Conditions of Employment found here, the following specific conditions of employment apply to this position:

• Be at least 18 years old by the closing date of the announcement.
• Personal Appearance: While on duty, and/or representing the Department, uniformed or otherwise, all Department employees will be neat and clean in their appearance in public. Employees are prohibited from attaching, affixing, or displaying objects, articles or jewelry on or through the nose, tongue, eyebrow or other exposed body part, except the ears for females, while on duty. Employees are prohibited from stretching or "gauging" their earlobes. All jewelry implants will not be exposed or visible while on duty. Tattoos or branding will not be exposed or visible while on duty and/or representing the Department. Such markings must be covered by clothing. Markings that cannot be covered by clothing will be covered using makeup, neutral-toned bandages, or patches. Tattoos or branding anywhere on the body that promote racism/discrimination, indecency, extremist or supremacist philosophies, lawlessness, violence, or contain sexually explicit material are prohibited.
• Be a citizen/naturalized citizen or permanent resident alien without conditions on status of the United States of America by the closing date of the announcement.

Application Filing
Applications, resumes and interest letters must be submitted online and received by the posted closing date and time. Decisions on an applicant's suitability for this position may be made solely on the information contained in the application, resume and interest letter and therefore, should be filled out in its entirety.

Additional Selection Processes
If you successfully complete the above selection process, you will undergo a thorough background investigation, including a polygraph exam. A polygraph examination can be stressful and may affect existing medical or psychological conditions or ongoing treatment. Candidates are encouraged to consult with their personal physicians to discuss whether the polygraph will affect a condition or treatment and then follow the guidance of their medical professional.
The background investigation takes approximately 90 to 120 days to complete. You must also meet the LVMPD Hiring Standards. LVMPD employees participate in the Department’s random drug screening process. For more information on the background process, click http://www.lvmpd.com/en-us/ProtectTheCity/Pages/EmploymentStandards.aspx

• Daphne Diso, Staff Specialist, 702-828-8529, [email protected]

• Manager Jackson Wong, 702-828-3928, [email protected]