POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Desert Research Institute is a nonprofit, environmental research campus of the University and Community College System of Nevada (UCCSN). The Institute has approximately 400 part and full-time faculty and staff, maintains facilities in Reno and Las Vegas, Nevada, and conducts research around the world.

Desert Research Institute seeks to fill an Accounting Manager position located in Reno. This is a professional position reporting to the Assistant Vice President / Controller. The Accounting Manager is responsible for supervising 3-5 staff performing various accounting functions, managing the access and downloading of purchasing card data, managing all banking matters and assisting the AVP / Controller.

REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

• Bachelors degree in Accounting or an MBA, and
• Five years of progressively responsible accounting or auditing experience, and
• Two years of supervisory experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in college / university accounting or auditing
• Excellent analytical and quantitative skills
• Excellent collaborative and communication skills
• Excellent judgment and decision-making abilities

A Background check will be required for this position.

SALARY / BENEFITS

Salary is commensurate with experience. DRI provides an exceptional benefits package. (see benefits summary at www.dri.edu/Admin/HR/benefits.htm).

APPLICATION / REVIEW PROCESS

DRI will review applications until semi-finalists are determined. To ensure consideration, an application packet must refer to Position #10-022 and include: a cover letter describing qualifications and a current resume. Contact information for a minimum of three professional references will be required of semi-finalists. Send materials to: Human Resources, DRI, 2215 Raggio Parkway, Reno, NV 89512; email MSWord-compatible attachments to recruit@dri.edu, or fax application materials to: (775) 673-7339. To learn more about DRI, visit our Web site at www.dri.edu or call 775/673-7431.