Accountant / Project Accountant, Facilities Services Department
Company: University of Nevada, Reno
Location: Reno
Posted on: January 27, 2023
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Job Description:
The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) appreciates your interest
in employment at our growing institution. We want your application
process to go smoothly and quickly. Final applications must be
submitted prior to the close of the recruitment.If you need
assistance or have questions regarding the application process,
please contact our recruitment helpline at (775) 784-1495 or
jobs@unr.edu. For UNR Med professional job postings, please contact
the Office of Professional Recruitment at (775) 784-6778. Job
DescriptionThe University of Nevada, Reno is recruiting for an
Accountant or Project Accountant for the Facilities Services
Department. The Accountant, under the supervision of the Manager of
Accounting Services, is responsible for providing accounting
services for a specified program, generally one or more of the
following: Facilities Maintenance Services Accounting, Campus
Utility Accounting, Salary and Wage Accounting, Construction
Project Accounting and Parking and Transportation Accounting. The
Project Accountant, under the supervision of the Manager of
Accounting, is responsible for providing accounting services for
one or more specified programs and additionally provides project
accounting services for assigned mid-level capital
projects.Responsibilities include, but are not limited
to:AccountantResponsibilities include, but are not limited to:
accurately maintain a specialized sub-ledger or accounting system
to ensure accurate budgeting, recording and tracking of all
revenue, purchases, and payments for assigned program(s); ensure
that obligations and payments are accurately processed and
recorded; create and maintain data analytics to provide trending,
estimating and projection records; collaborate with Facilities
Services personnel and campus departments as needed regarding
program funding, accuracy of budgets and transactions, and changes
in policies and procedures; provide updates and respond to
questions about specialized programs; provide updates and
consultation on the status of funds, restrictions, methods of
payment, budget limitations and shortfalls; provide monthly reports
on program budgets versus actual expenses; and ensure compliance
with all applicable state, university, and accounting rules,
regulations, policies and procedures.Project
AccountantResponsibilities include, but are not limited to:all of
the responsibilities as described for the Accountant position
above; maintain the project accounting for assigned capital
construction projects; prepare retainage interest calculation,
project funding and expenditure reports; maintain a specialized
sub-ledger or accounting system to ensure accurate budgeting,
recording and tracking of all revenue, purchases, and payments for
assigned area(s); and other duties as assigned.The ideal candidate
will possess: strong organizational and multitasking skills
including the ability to manage and meet multiple deadlines;
ability to work independently and as part of a team; intermediate
to advance Excel skills including the ability to create
spreadsheets which include formulas and pivot tables; excellent
verbal and written skills, intermediate knowledge of accounting,
forecasting, budgeting, cost accounting principles and processes
including AR, AP and account reconciliation; ability to understand
and interpret formalized policies, guidelines, rules and
regulations; ability to gain an understanding of complex issues and
analyze complex data; explain complex processes and procedures; and
write reports, business correspondence and procedures; knowledge of
higher education accounting and business procedures; fund
accounting and budgeting concepts; and financial and accounting
internal control standards.Required QualificationsBachelor's Degree
and two (2) years of related work experience; ORMaster's Degree and
one (1) year of related work experienceRelated Experience: In
general accounting, project accounting, cost accounting, and/or
utility accounting or related.A valid Class "C" driver's license or
higher operator's license is required within 30 days of
appointment.Preferred QualificationsCandidates with the following
certifications are encouraged to apply: Certified Management
Accountant (CMA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA). Candidates
with excellent attention to detail are encouraged to apply.Schedule
and Travel RequirementsThe typical work schedule is Monday through
Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm; this is subject to change based on
organizational needs.This position is subject to occasional
travel.This position is designated as Essential Personnel. In the
event of a campus emergency, special event, closure to maintain
campus safety or building operations, this position may be required
to work outside of regularly scheduled hours.Compensation
GradeAdministrative Faculty - BTo view the salary schedule for this
position, please visit: Salary Schedules and select Administrative
Faculty by Grade. Salary is competitive and commensurate with
related education and experience.Remarkable Retirement!
Our retirement plan is beyond compare. Your 15.50% contribution is
generously matched by the University. With the faculty retirement
plan, you are 100% vested your first day. Sit back and watch your
retirement dollars grow! All permanent employees on an annual "A"
or "B" contract who are employed at least 50% full-time are
eligible to participate in the NSHE retirement program unless they
are members of PERS of Nevada."I had no idea the values of the
faculty retirement plan when I joined UNR. On my first day, I found
out I was fully vested in my contributions and the companies 15.5%
matching. I have watched my retirement grow over the years, not
only in contributions, but with investments. It is hard to put into
words how appreciative I am to feel so secure in my future" -
Michelle B.Perks of Working at UNR!
The University is proud to provide a reduced-rate tuition benefit
to faculty and qualified dependents. Faculty can take up to six
credits per semester at a reduced rate. Dependents of faculty have
unlimited credits, but in order to be eligible children must be
unmarried and under the age of 24 and must receive at least 50% of
their financial support from the employee and/or employee 's spouse
or domestic partner. Faculty Grant-in-AidDepartment InformationThe
Facilities Services Department is an organizational unit of the
Division of Administration and Finance, and includes Planning and
Construction Services, Parking and Transportation Services, and
Maintenance Services. For more information, please visit:
https://www.unr.edu/facilitiesExemptYesFull-Time
Equivalent100.0%Required Attachment(s)Please note, once you submit
your application the only attachment/s viewable to you will be the
attachment/s to the resume/CV section of the application. Any
additional required attachment/s to the cover letter, references,
additional documents sections of the application, will not be
viewable to you after you submit your application. All uploaded
attachment/s will be on the application for the committee to
review. To request updates to attachments, prior to the committee
review of applications, please contact the candidate helpdesk at
jobs@unr.edu.Attach the following attachments to your application
1) Resume/CV2) Cover Letter3) Contact Information for Three
Supervisory References - Please make a note if you do not want your
present employer contacted unless necessary to determine your
qualifications for the position.Application Question
The following question will be asked within the application
process.1) Please write a brief statement (one page maximum) about
how you would contribute toward our mission of creating a
culturally inclusive environment in the role for which you are
applying. Posting Close TimeApplications must be received by
11:59pm on January 17th.This posting will close at 12:00am on
January 18th.Posting Close Date02/1/2023Note to ApplicantA
background check will be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for
hire. HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt
of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be
verified, HR will notify the faculty member that an official
transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty
days of the faculty member's first day of employment. References
will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment
process.Applicants hired on a federal contract may be subject to
E-Verify. As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions
in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to
demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks. For positions
that require driving, evidence of a valid driver's license will be
required at the time of employment and as a condition of continued
employment. Schedules are subject to change based on organizational
needs.University of Nevada, Reno
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