Senior Accountant: Revenue & Financial Reporting

New Mexico State University; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 53,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

New Mexico State University in Las Cruces seeks an Accountant Senior to centrally oversee daily processing and accounting for revenue and expenditures by department. The role ensures financial accuracy and compliance with university and regulatory standards.

The ideal candidate holds an associate or bachelor’s degree with relevant experience and may supervise staff. The position is full-time, exempt, with a standard M-F schedule and competitive pay.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree + 4 years of relevant experience or a Bachelor's degree + 2 years of relevant experience.
• Preferred Education: Bachelor's degree in Accountancy or related field with successful completion of at least 15 credit hours of Accounting (ACCT) course work.
• Preferred Experience: Three (3) years of professional experience directly related to the Job Duties and Responsibilities as outlined.

Responsibilities

• Oversees daily processing and accounting for revenue and expenditures by department.
• Reviews and reports financial transactions to funding sources; ensures accuracy and compliance with university, local, state, and federal requirements.
• Interacts with university auditors and assists with year-end audits; may supervise assigned personnel.
• May participate in university committee work on accounting policies and procedures.

Education

Associate's/Bachelor's degree with relevant experience

Job description

New Mexico State University in Las Cruces seeks an Accountant Senior to centrally oversee daily processing and accounting for revenue and expenditures by department. The role ensures financial accuracy and compliance with university and regulatory standards.

The ideal candidate holds an associate or bachelor’s degree with relevant experience and may supervise staff. The position is full-time, exempt, with a standard M-F schedule and competitive pay.