Job description
Thank you for your interest in employment with the Desert Research Institute. We want your application process to go smoothly and quickly. We ask that you keep in mind the following when completing your application:
- Once you start the application process you cannot save your work. Please ensure you have all required attachment(s) available to complete your application before you begin the process.
- Required attachments are listed below on the posting. Your application will not be considered without the required attachments.
- Please see the application instructions under each posting for information on submittal deadlines.
If you need assistance or have questions regarding the application process, contact Human Resources Hotline at (775) 673-7431 or
recruit@dri.edu
.
Job Description
The Financial Services Office at Desert Research Institute (DRI) is seeking a dedicated individual to fill a full-time Accounting Assistant II position. This position is integral to supporting the operations of the Institute. The successful candidate’s key responsibility is assuring purchasing documents, expense reports, and P-card verifications are processed in accordance with Board of Regents, State, and granting authority rules and regulations. This position will be located at DRI’s Reno, NV campus.
Position Duties (Includes but not limited to)
- Process accounts payable invoices for supplier invoice requests, utilities, subrecipient invoices, and purchase orders
- Examine invoice documentation for appropriateness and verify account coding.
- Review procurement card verification and expense and travel transactions for appropriate supporting documents and compliance with policies.
- Communicate with divisions for any required information and approval.
- Provide customer service related to questions and issues.
Required Qualifications
- High School diploma or equivalent from an accredited institution.
- 1 year of general office experience, accounting experience, or related coursework.
- Superior attention to detail.
- Strong written and oral communication skills, ability to work in a team environment.
- Proven ability to exercise sound independent judgement and handle multiple projects while meeting deadlines.
- Ability to learn and apply policies unique to procurement in a scientific research enterprise.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem resolution skills.
- Beginner to Intermediate Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, and Outlook abilities.
Preferred Qualifications (optional)
Greater consideration will be given to those who possess one or more of the following skills:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
- Experience using Workday.
Physical Requirements
This position is considered sedentary but may occasionally require performing light physical tasks such as exerting up to 10lbs of force, lifting or carrying objects of 10 lbs., or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve waking or standing for brief periods of time.
Conditions of Employment
- Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.
- Technologist positions have a 6-month probationary period where your job performance will be reviewed at 3 months and then 6 months, at which time you may be taken off probation with satisfactory reviews. Unsatisfactory reviews during the first 6 months may result in termination.
Compensation Grade
This is a DRI Technologist Grade 31, position with a minimum starting base salary of $43,292; candidates will be hired at the level that is comparable to their experience, skills, and abilities.
DRI offers a benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, and life insurance (Flexible spending and health savings account options available); PERS 15.5% retirement match, 10 hours of annual leave and 10 hours of sick leave accrued per month, 11 paid holidays, and educational benefits for employee and dependents. Additionally, there is no state income tax or social security deduction. This position is eligible for relocation assistance. This position also has fully remote, hybrid, or in-person options available.
Exempt
No
Full-Time Equivalent
100.0%
Required Attachment(s)
Please upload the following documents in the specified section:
- Cover letter detailing how your experience and qualifications prepare you for this job.
- Current resume.
- Contact information for three professional references, to be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process based on applicant permission.
Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately and provide all required attachments to receive full consideration. This posting is open until filled. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received, or a hiring decision has been made.
For more detailed information about DRI, please visit us at
www.dri.edu
. For questions regarding this position or assistance with your application, please call the recruiting office at 775-673-7335.
Posting Close Date
Note to Applicant
Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.
References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process based on applicant notification and permission.
Newly hired faculty and postdoctoral fellows must assure that their official transcript is submitted to the Human Resources Office within 30 calendar days from the effective date of employment. Academic degrees must have been awarded by regionally accredited institutions.
This position may require a criminal background check to be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.
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.
DRI employs only U.S. citizens and aliens authorized to work in the U.S. DRI only sponsors aliens applying for research faculty or postdoctoral fellow positions (J-1 or H-1B Visas).
All applicants hired by the Desert Research Institute are subject to E-Verify.
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