Job Description

Posting number: 2026-0089

Department: Clerk/Treasurer

Job classification: Treasurer Accounting Specialist

Posting type: Open

Categories: Clerical & Data Entry, Accounting and Finance, Office and Administrative Support

Summary

Join the Churchill County Clerk/Treasurer’s Office and make an impact where public service, finance, and customer service come together.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated professional to serve in a key accounting role that supports property tax collection, delinquent tax processes, unclaimed property administration, and other important County services. This position offers a unique opportunity to apply your accounting and analytical skills while working directly with the public, financial institutions, and various government agencies.

If you enjoy solving complex problems, working with financial records, and contributing to the efficient operation of local government, this rewarding position offers a diverse workload, meaningful responsibility, and the chance to make a difference in your community every day. Join a dedicated team committed to accuracy, integrity, and exceptional public service.

The ideal candidate will have at least two (2) years of administrative support experience that includes professional-level finance, accounting, or related responsibilities, along with the analytical, organizational, and technical skills typically gained through college coursework in business, finance, accounting, or a related field. While not required, bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English is highly desirable.

If this position sounds interesting to you and you are qualified, be sure to apply online at www.churchillcounty.org/careers by 11:59 PM on Sunday, October 18, 2026. Be sure to attach your résumé to receive full consideration. Only the most qualified applicants will be selected for interview.

Consider the benefits of being a county employee! We are enrolled in the Nevada PERS retirement system. In addition to the salary paid, the county contributes an additional 36.75% (equal to $19,100) into PERS on the employee's behalf. In addition, full-time regular employees do not contribute to Social Security, resulting in an additional 6% in take-home pay (an equivalent of $1.50/hour, or $3,100/year). The position also receives health, dental, and vision insurance for the employee, valued at $13,500/year. Generous leave package; 8 hours per month annual leave, along with 10 hours per month sick leave. Twelve paid holidays.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for performing a variety of accounts receivables related functions specific to County Treasurer duties; including property tax collections, investigates and collects delinquent property tax parcels; prepares deeds. The work also includes complex and specialized duties related to unclaimed property and its legal process in support of the County Clerk/Treasurer’s Office.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

This class is a technical accounting class. Positions in this class require a definable body of knowledge and skills which exceed those required by lower-level financial office support workers. Responsibilities include performing complex accounting work requiring the use of independent judgement. This class is distinguished from the Chief Deputy Clerk/Treasurer in that the latter is the supervisory level in this series.

Examples of duties

This job description indicates, in general, the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions (as covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act) expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required.

• Demonstrates regular, reliable, and punctual attendance.
• May perform difficult or complex assignments, as assigned.
• Receives, collects and processes property taxes; receives, collects and processes multiple county departments revenue deposits.
• Coordinates the daily balancing of financial transactions to include cash, check and credit card receipts; totals accounts to ledgers or computer-based spreadsheets and/or databases; creates and maintains spreadsheets, database information, and other various documents utilizing word processing, spreadsheet, or database software; scan checks to financial banking website; prepares and executes daily bank deposits.
• Ensures all mortgage holders receive proper billing. Processes electronic payments from mortgage companies. Corresponds with mortgage companies and provides any information pertaining to problems with payments. Verify funds have been received and reconcile to reports provided by mortgage company.
• Researches a variety of detailed documentation and records, including bankruptcy court documents, to determine property ownership, tax status, tax responsibility and asset location, and similar information to begin the delinquent tax collection process.
• Contacts each delinquent taxpayer, either in person, on the telephone, and/or in writing; explains laws, policies, deadlines and appeals procedures; ensures that the individual responsible understands the fiscal responsibility.
• Monitors installment payments and follows-up as required; logs and collects payment for returned checks.
• Handles title searches required for the properties on the auction list; order and review title searches and prepare and maintain the list of addresses.
• Compile data from multiple sources for the annual real property delinquent notices in compliance with NRS and the mid-year delinquent notices; assists with the printing and mailing of notices.
• Prepares multiple publications for property tax and delinquent tax notifications in local newspaper.
• Prepares deeds, reconveyances and trustee certificates to be recorded.
• Coordinates the preparation for trustee property auctions; compilation of necessary information for auction; notifies previous property owners of pending sale by certified mail; prepares tax sale deeds to transfer ownership to new property owner once the sale is completed.
• Communicate with online tax sale company to schedule trustee tax auction; prepare required spreadsheet; update county website with current information.
• Review and prepares property tax refunds; prepare payment vouchers; audit refund accounts monthly.
• Processes and tracks unclaimed property; generates and sends notices. Cancel and replace stale dated checks.
• Reviews accounts payable (AP) checks and vouchers from other County departments for accuracy regarding authorization, amount, etc.
• Processes Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) documentation for County-owned vehicles; processes new and duplicate titles, renewal registrations, etc.
• Assist customers on the phone and in person by looking up voters in database; Assist with elections as needed.
• Issues marriage licenses; generates and submits monthly and annual reports.
• Files fictitious firm names; processes and mails monthly renewal notices; generates and submits monthly reports.
• File and process notary bonds and marriage officiant applications; submit background check for marriage officiants; administer oaths.
• Assists customers and county staff on the telephone, by email or in person; answers questions, explains rules, policies, and procedures, and provides information as appropriate; attempts to resolve complaints in an efficient and timely manner.
• Performs a variety of general office support duties such as organizing and maintaining various files, typing correspondence, reports, forms, and specialized documents, scanning of documents, and proofreading and checking materials for accuracy, completeness and compliance with departmental policies and regulations.
• Prepares reports and summaries of activities; ensures accurate and timely completion of transaction records for associated agencies and County Departments.
• Represents the County with dignity, integrity, and a spirit of cooperation in all relationships with staff and the public.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education and Experience:

Associate’s Degree with major course work in business, finance, accounting, or a closely related field; AND two (2) years of administrative support experience in some professional level experience in finance or accounting; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Required Knowledge and Skills

Knowledge of:

• Use of specified computer applications including word processing and involving the management of databases or spreadsheet files and the development of special report formats.
• Business arithmetic.
• Financial record keeping principles and practices.
• Principles and practices of accounting and bookkeeping.
• Practices of reviewing financial documents for completeness and accuracy.
• Standard office practices and procedures, including filing and the operation of standard office equipment.
• Applicable laws, regulations, and codes.
• Correct business English, including spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
• Techniques for dealing with a variety of individuals from various socioeconomic, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds, in person and over the telephone, often where relations may be confrontational or strained.

Skill in:

• Performing technical financial office support work.
• Reading and explaining rules, policies, and procedures.
• Analyzing and resolving varied financial office administrative problems.
• Organizing, researching, and maintaining files.
• Making accurate arithmetic calculations.
• Reviewing financial documents for completeness and accuracy.
• Reviewing, posting, balancing and reconciling financial records.
• Maintaining accurate financial records and preparing accurate and timely reports.
• Contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team or department goals, objectives, and activities.
• Dealing successfully with the public, in person and over the telephone.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS:

• Nevada Driver’s License.
• Nevada Notary Public certificate may be required.
• Bank Fraud Training and Reporting.

Supplemental information

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Mobility to work in a typical office setting and use standard office equipment; strength and agility to lift and carry up to 20 pounds (occasionally up to 50 pounds); dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard; stamina to sit and stand for extended periods of time; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone; occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.

Conditions of Employment

1. Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.
2. New employees are required to submit to a background investigation and if hired for a safety-sensitive position, a drug/alcohol screen. Employment is contingent upon passing the background and the drug/alcohol screen (if applicable).
3. Churchill County participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS, with information from each applicant's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. All candidates who are offered employment must complete Section 1 of the Form I-9 along with the required proof of their right to work in the United States and proof of their identity prior to starting employment. Please be prepared to provide required documentation as soon as possible after the job offer is made.