Accountant 1

University of New Mexico; Albuquerque (NM); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 54 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The University of New Mexico's Center for Micro-Engineered Materials (CMEM) is seeking a professional accountant to manage restricted and unrestricted funds, monitor indexes, reconcile monthly statements, and prepare monthly financial statements and projection reports.

The Accountant I will process labor redistributions, journal vouchers, and requisitions, and review P-Card reconciliations and reimbursements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and successful completion of at least 9 credit hours of university-level accounting; no experience required.
• Degrees above minimum education may substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis.

Responsabilités

• Manage restricted and unrestricted funds, monitor indexes, reconcile monthly statements and projections, and process financial transactions like labor redistributions, journal vouchers, and requisitions.
• Review and approve department transactions including P‑Card reconciliations, reimbursements, and requisitions; ensure compliance with purchasing policies and review Chrome River reports and P‑Card statements.

Connaissances

Communication

Team coordination

Formation

Bachelor's degree

BA in Accounting or Finance

Outils

MS Excel

Description du poste

Position Summary

The Center for Micro-Engineered Materials (CMEM) at the University of New Mexico (UNM) is seeking a highly motivated and energetic professional accountant. CMEM is a university wide collaboration bringing world class capabilities in micro and nano science and engineering. The qualified candidate will be responsible for managing restricted and unrestricted funds, including monitoring and monthly reconciliation of indexes, preparing and updating monthly financial statements and projection reports, and processing financial transactions such as labor redistributions, journal vouchers, and requisitions. The Accountant I is responsible for the timely review and approval of department transactions such as P‑Card reconciliations, reimbursements, and requisitions, understanding and answering questions regarding allowable purchasing and reimbursements, and reviewing Chrome River reports and P‑Card statements to ensure compliance.

Conditions of Employment

• If this position is assigned to the Athletics Department, either administratively or functionally, compliance with all NCAA rules and regulations is required.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and successful completion of at least 9 credit hours of university-level accounting through intermediate accounting; no previous experience required.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• BA in Accounting or Finance
• Proficient in MS Excel
• Experience working in a University setting
• Ability to communicate effectively at different levels of an organization

Equal Opportunity

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.