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Senior Account Jobs in Reno, NV (NOW HIRING)

The Account Executive is a strategic sales professional who is adept at identifying and closing new ... senior-level laboratory leadership and C-suite executives. * Proven success in strategic sales ...

The Account Executive is a strategic sales professional who is adept at identifying and closing new ... senior-level laboratory leadership and C-suite executives. * Proven success in strategic sales ...

Manage Accounts Payable process: coordinate purchasing and tracking of vendor invoices through the system and associated revenue accruals * Financial: Month-end close responsibilities: journal ...

Senior Financial Analyst

Carson City, NV · On-site

$80K - $110K/yr

Manage Accounts Payable process: coordinate purchasing and tracking of vendor invoices through the system and associated revenue accruals * Financial: Month-end close responsibilities: journal ...

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How much do senior account jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior account in Reno, NV is $65,053.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $43,900.00 and $83,800.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a senior account manager?

A Senior Account Manager is a seasoned professional responsible for managing and nurturing key client relationships within a company. They oversee client accounts, ensure client satisfaction, and work to grow business opportunities through upselling or cross-selling services. Senior Account Managers often act as the main point of contact for clients, coordinate with internal teams to deliver solutions, and strategize ways to meet both client and company goals. Their role typically requires strong communication, negotiation, and leadership skills, along with several years of experience in account management or sales.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a senior accountant?

To thrive as a Senior Accountant, you need strong expertise in accounting principles, financial reporting, and analysis, usually supported by a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance and several years of experience. Proficiency with accounting software such as QuickBooks, SAP, or Oracle, as well as advanced Excel skills and often a CPA certification, is highly valuable. Exceptional attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication help Senior Accountants manage complex financial data and collaborate with stakeholders. These skills ensure accurate financial records, regulatory compliance, and insightful financial guidance critical to organizational success.

What are some common challenges senior accountants face when managing multiple client accounts simultaneously?

Senior Accountants often juggle several client accounts, which can make workload management and prioritization challenging, especially during peak periods like month-end or tax season. Balancing competing deadlines and ensuring accuracy across all accounts requires strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Effective communication and collaboration with junior staff, auditors, and other departments are essential to streamline processes and resolve any discrepancies quickly. Utilizing accounting software and workflow tools can help manage these demands and maintain high-quality output.

What is the difference between Senior Account vs Account Executive?

AspectSenior AccountAccount Executive
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree, experience in account management, industry certificationsBachelor's degree, sales or marketing experience, industry knowledge
Work EnvironmentClient management, strategic planning, team collaborationSales pitches, client outreach, lead generation
Employer & Industry UsageMarketing, advertising, PR firms, B2B servicesSales departments, advertising agencies, tech companies

While both roles involve client interaction, Senior Account professionals focus on managing existing accounts and strategic growth, whereas Account Executives primarily handle new business development and sales. Understanding these differences helps in choosing the right career path or job search focus.

What does a senior account do?

A senior account professional manages key client relationships, develops account strategies, and oversees service delivery to ensure client satisfaction. They often analyze account performance, identify growth opportunities, and coordinate with internal teams using tools like CRM software. Strong communication, negotiation skills, and industry knowledge are essential for this role.

What does a senior account get paid?

A senior account manager's salary typically ranges from $70,000 to $120,000 annually, depending on the industry, location, and experience. They often receive additional compensation such as bonuses, commissions, or benefits based on performance and company policies.

What are the most commonly searched types of Account jobs in Reno, NV?

The most popular types of Account jobs in Reno, NV are:

What cities near Reno, NV are hiring for Senior Account jobs?

Cities near Reno, NV with the most Senior Account job openings:

Infographic showing various Senior Account job openings in Reno, NV as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 84% Full Time, 12% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $65,053 per year, or $31.3 per hour.

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Key responsibilities

  • Prepares complex financial schedules, statements, reconciliations, and reports in accordance with GAAP, GASB, and district policies.

  • Completes year-end closing entries, performs account reconciliations, and supports financial reporting and audit preparation.

  • Provides technical guidance and training to accounting staff and supports financial system improvements.


Job description

Position Type:
Finance/Business Operations
Date Posted:
8/7/2026
Location:
District Office
Date Available:
TBD
Closing Date:
08/28/2026
JOB DESCRIPTION
TITLE:
SENIOR ACCOUNTANT
REPORTS TO:
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
12 MONTHS
CLASSIFIED SUPERVISOR SALARY SCHEDULE - RANGE A
$88,941 - $125,148 EMPLOYER/EMPLOYEE PAID
$73,988 - $104,108 EMPLOYER PAID PERS
BENEFITS:
Nevada State Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
Employer paid Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
No State Tax
FLSA STATUS
EXEMPT
SUMMARY OF POSITION
Under the guidance of the Chief Financial Officer, plans and coordinates professional accounting functions within the Business and Financial Services Office. Oversees accounting activities related to proprietary funds, general ledger maintenance, financial reporting, reconciliations, year-end close, audit preparation, and preparation of schedules and reports for the annual audit and Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR). Provides technical guidance and training to accounting staff, supports internal control processes, and participates in financial system improvements. Performs related work as required.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The following duties are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required.
Accounting, Reporting, and Financial Analysis
  • Prepares complex financial schedules, statements, reconciliations, and reports in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) requirements, and District policies and procedures.
  • Monitors, analyzes, and records complex accounting transactions, including revenue recognition, expense allocations, depreciation, cost recovery, accruals, deferrals, and capital asset adjustments.
  • Completes accurate year-end closing entries and related schedules, including accruals, deferrals, capital asset activity, depreciation, receivables, payables, and other assigned general ledger activity.
  • Prepares and reviews journal entries to maintain account balances, correct entries, record transfers of expenditures, distribute costs, and support accurate financial reporting.
  • Conducts cost analysis, variance analysis, and financial review for assigned funds, programs, and accounts.
  • Performs and reviews bank and account reconciliations, including cash, receivables, payables, inventories, capital assets, depreciation, and related balance sheet accounts.
  • Assists with maintaining the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, and related financial records.
  • Maintains the chart of accounts and supports consistent coding of financial activity across assigned funds, departments, and programs.

Proprietary Fund and District Accounting Responsibilities
  • Conducts accounting and financial reporting for assigned proprietary and internal service funds, including Nutrition Services, Health Insurance, Property and Casualty, and Workers' Compensation funds.
  • Reviews fund activity to ensure accurate accounting treatment, appropriate classification of revenues and expenditures, and compliance with applicable accounting standards and District procedures.
  • Prepares quarterly financial reports and related schedules for assigned proprietary funds.
  • Supports fiscal monitoring, analysis, and reporting for enterprise and internal service fund activity.

Audit, ACFR, and Compliance Support
  • Prepares audit schedules, reconciliations, supporting documentation, and related reports for the annual audit.
  • Assists with preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA), and other required financial reports.
  • Responds to audit requests and assists with the review and resolution of audit findings, questions, or requested documentation.
  • Maintains and improves internal controls over financial processes, reporting, reconciliations, and accounting system workflows.
  • Ensures accounting records are maintained in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, accounting standards, District policies, and internal procedures.

Systems, Process Improvement, and Staff Support
  • Participates in financial system updates, implementation activities, testing, reporting improvements, workflow analysis, and process enhancements.
  • Supports the effective use of accounting systems and financial applications to improve accuracy, efficiency, internal controls, and reporting capabilities.
  • Provides training, guidance, and technical support to staff accountants and other Business Office staff regarding accounting processes, financial systems, reconciliations, reporting requirements, and District procedures.
  • Reviews work products, provides feedback, and supports the development of accounting staff.
  • Identifies opportunities to improve financial processes, documentation, procedures, and internal controls.

Communication and Collaboration
  • Collaborates with internal departments, schools, auditors, vendors, and external stakeholders to complete Districtwide accounting, reporting, audit, and financial projects.
  • Communicates financial information clearly and effectively to supervisors, staff, departments, and other stakeholders.
  • Provides technical accounting guidance and responds to questions related to assigned funds, accounts, systems, and reporting requirements.
  • Performs related duties as assigned.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Perform related duties as assigned.
WORK CONTACTS
The position requires frequent contact with administrators, teachers, other district staff, vendors, and the general public, to provide and obtain information and to direct, coordinate and manage work activities.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
Knowledge of:
  • Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
  • Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) standards.
  • Governmental accounting and fund accounting principles.
  • General ledger accounting, account reconciliation, journal entries, accruals, deferrals, and year-end closing procedures.
  • Financial reporting requirements, audit preparation, and supporting documentation standards.
  • Internal controls, financial process documentation, and accounting system workflows.
  • Proprietary fund, enterprise fund, and internal service fund accounting principles.
  • Budgetary accounting, revenue recognition, expenditure classification, and cost allocation concepts.
  • Capital asset accounting, depreciation, receivables, payables, inventories, and related balance sheet accounts.
  • Chart of accounts structure and appropriate coding of financial transactions.
  • Principles of training, mentoring, reviewing work, and providing technical guidance to accounting staff.
  • Applicable District policies, administrative procedures, and financial reporting practices.

Skill in:
  • Preparing, reviewing, and analyzing complex accounting entries, reconciliations, schedules, and financial reports.
  • Performing accurate mathematical calculations, financial analysis, variance analysis, and account analysis.
  • Identifying accounting discrepancies, researching financial activity, and recommending appropriate corrections.
  • Preparing year-end closing entries, audit schedules, and supporting documentation.
  • Applying GAAP, GASB, fund accounting principles, and District procedures to accounting transactions.
  • Using Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, lookup formulas, data validation, formulas, formatting, and financial analysis tools.
  • Using financial systems, accounting software, reporting tools, and enterprise resource planning systems.
  • Organizing financial data and preparing clear, accurate, and timely reports.
  • Training, mentoring, supporting, and providing technical guidance to accounting staff.
  • Reviewing accounting work for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with established standards.
  • Managing multiple priorities, meeting deadlines, and maintaining accuracy during high-volume periods, including fiscal year-end and audit preparation.
  • Communicating technical financial information clearly and professionally to both financial and non-financial audiences.

Ability to:
  • Perform complex professional accounting work with accuracy, independence, and sound judgment.
  • Interpret, apply, and explain accounting standards, District procedures, financial policies, and reporting requirements.
  • Analyze financial transactions, account balances, reconciliations, and supporting documentation to identify discrepancies, trends, or areas requiring correction.
  • Prepare clear, complete, accurate, and timely financial schedules, reports, reconciliations, and documentation.
  • Communicate financial information clearly and professionally to staff, supervisors, departments, auditors, and other stakeholders.
  • Work independently with minimal supervision while exercising appropriate judgment regarding when to escalate issues or seek additional guidance.
  • Organize work, manage competing priorities, and meet deadlines during high-volume periods, including fiscal year-end, audit preparation, and reporting cycles.
  • Review accounting work for accuracy, completeness, consistency, and compliance with applicable standards and procedures.
  • Research, evaluate, and resolve accounting issues using available records, financial systems, policies, and professional judgment.
  • Maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion when working with sensitive financial, payroll, personnel, vendor, or operational information.
  • Support process improvements, internal control enhancements, documentation updates, and financial system workflow improvements.
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, administrators, auditors, and external partners.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Work is performed under the general supervision of the Chief Financial Officer and functions on an independent, responsible level, with accuracy, thoroughness, and timeliness. The Chief Financial Officer shall at least annually evaluate the Controller's performance.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
Immediate to general supervision is exercised over the Payroll & Benefits Analyst and the Accounts Payable & Procurement Analyst positions in the Business Services Office.
QUALIFICATIONS
Any combination of education and experience that could likely provide the required knowledge and skills is qualifying. A typical way to obtain knowledge and skills would be:
Education: Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in accounting, business, or other related fields.
Experience: Four (4) years of professional accounting experience. Governmental accounting experience is preferred.
CONDITIONS OF WORK
Work is performed under the following conditions:
  • Exposure to climate-controlled office settings to outside weather with temperatures ranging from mild/moderate to extreme cold/heat. May involve exposure to noise levels ranging from moderate to very loud and occasional to frequent time periods. May involve work in crowded environments.
  • Hazards: Office/Classroom furniture, playground/office equipment, communicable diseases, chemicals (as related to specific assignment), and power/hand operated equipment and machinery (as related to specific assignment).

Work Environment
  • Primarily performed in an office setting
  • Occasional attendance at meetings
  • Occasional travel within and outside the District, including regional and state meetings
  • Frequent noise levels typical of office and public meeting environments

Physical Demands
  • Ability to sit for extended periods of time during day to day work and meetings
  • Frequent use of standard office equipment, including computers and mobile devices
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Occasional lifting and carrying of light materials (e.g., documents, laptop, presentation materials)
  • Manual dexterity sufficient to operate standard office technology and communication tools

Recommended DCSD Finance Structure
Chief Financial Officer
Senior Accountant
  • Payroll & Benefits Analyst
  • Accounts Payable & Procurement Analyst

This structure creates clear accountability for:
  • Monthly financial reporting
  • Strong internal controls
  • Financial transparency
  • Audit readiness
  • Payroll accuracy
  • Budget development
  • Financial modernization initiatives

And is appropriately sized for a district the size of Douglas County School District while still allowing the finance department to mature beyond a transaction-processing function into a strategic business office.
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL/INTELLECTUAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical and mental/intellectual requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Those requirements include:
  • Strength, dexterity, coordination, and vision to use keyboard and video display terminal for prolonged periods.
  • Strength and stamina to bend, stoop, sit, and stand for long periods of time.
  • Dexterity and coordination to handle files and single pieces of paper; occasional lifting of files, stacks of paper or reports, references, student work, and other materials. Some reaching for items above and below waist and head level.