Intermediate Accountant - Grants & Budgets (Public Funds)

New Mexico State University; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

New Mexico State University’s Water Resources Research Institute in Las Cruces seeks an Intermediate Accountant to support financial management for Grants, AgWRP, and sponsored projects. The role focuses on budgets, expenditures, and financial reporting to ensure compliant stewardship of public funds.

The position requires an associate degree plus 2 years of accounting experience or a Bachelor's degree, with preferred additional ACCT coursework and one year related work.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree plus 2 years of relevant accounting experience or a Bachelor's degree.
• Bachelor's degree and 12 ACCT credit hours plus one year related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and prepares budgets and budget justifications for grants, contracts, subawards, and intergovernmental agreements, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Tracks expenditures and prepares financial reports for NM WRRI programs and special appropriations, ensuring timely payments and reporting.
• Coordinates with program staff and offices regarding subaward documentation and financial requirements.

Education

Associate's degree + 2 years relevant experience

Bachelor's degree

Job description

New Mexico State University’s Water Resources Research Institute in Las Cruces seeks an Intermediate Accountant to support financial management for Grants, AgWRP, and sponsored projects. The role focuses on budgets, expenditures, and financial reporting to ensure compliant stewardship of public funds.

The position requires an associate degree plus 2 years of accounting experience or a Bachelor's degree, with preferred additional ACCT coursework and one year related work.