Financial Accountant

The University of Nevada, Reno – Controller’s Office is seeking candidates for a full-time administrative faculty position as a Financial Accountant. The Financial Accountant is responsible for the University’s daily and monthly reporting functions, including special requests for information and one-time reports, as well as oversight of the accounts reconciliation function. The position assists with the preparation of year-end financial statements and interacts with university system and independent auditors regarding the preparation of those statements and related reports. In addition, the Financial Accountant is the official responsible for the university’s recharge center program function including approval of recharge rates for cost centers in accordance with federal regulations and providing guidance to university departments on recharge issues. Provides training to campus users on general university account policies and procedures. Supervises, trains and evaluates accounting staff as assigned. This position reports directly to the Associate Vice President – Business & Finance/Controller.

The University of Nevada, Reno, the land-grant University and major research institution in the state, has a student body of approximately 21,000. The University is situated in Reno, a metropolitan area of 350,000, on the eastern slope of the Sierra Nevada mountain range. The city is conveniently located 38 miles from Lake Tahoe, a world-class skiing area with limitless summer and winter recreational opportunities. Sacramento and San Francisco are, respectively, two and four hour drives away.

The University of Nevada, Reno recognizes that diversity promotes excellence in education and research. We are an inclusive and engaged community and recognize the added value that students, faculty, and staff from different backgrounds bring to the educational experience.

Required Qualifications

Requires a Master’s Degree and three years or Bachelor’s Degree and five years of relevant professional experience working in a college or university, non-profit or governmental accounting environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Licenses or Certificates:

Certified Public Accountant ( CPA )

Certified Management Accountant ( CMA )

Certified Internal Auditor ( CIA )

Chartered Accountant (CA) or other applicable certificate

Contact Information for this Position

Sheri Mendez, smendez@unr.edu

Debbie Keck, dkeck@unr.edu

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please attach a resume, cover letter and contact information for three professional references.