New

Accountant 3

University of New Mexico
Monthly: $4,073.33 - $5,721.73
life insurance, parental leave, remote work
United States, New Mexico, Los Lunas
280 La Entrada Rd (Show on map)
Nov 23, 2024
Requisition ID req31273 Working Title Accountant 3 Position Grade 13 Position Summary Reporting to the Director of Business Operations, this position is the primary financial oversight of the daily Valencia Branch Campus fiscal procession and accounting for revenues and expenditures to ensure completeness and compliance with the University policy and practices, state and federal requirements and regulations. Fiscal processing includes initiation and approval of transactions for budget, payroll, internal and external billing, effort certification, capital inventory oversight, purchasing approval and reimbursements. This position will perform advanced accounting functions in the form of tracking, analyzing and reporting information across the spectrum of fiscal operations on the branch including tuition, mil levy financing, fees, auxiliary revenues, endowed and non-endowed revenue flows, special appropriations and RPSPs, as well as formula funding reviews. Expenditure tracking will include I&G, student aid, internal services, and auxiliary enterprises. Budget development and tracking will consist of salary tracking, revenue tracking and budget adjustments. This position will be responsible for Higher Education reporting of budgets, reports of actuals, and all other fiscal reporting to the state. Other duties may include capital project monitoring, assisting with the development of reports to the Local Advisory Board for the campus, and direct interaction and/or oversight of all other fiscal operations on the campus. Located about 30 miles south of Albuquerque in rural Valencia County, the University of New Mexico-Valencia Campus is a two-year branch campus of the University of New Mexico which functions as a community college in the region and is designated a Hispanic Serving Institution. With an emphasis on teaching excellence, Valencia Campus offers academic transfer programs, career and technical programs, Adult Basic Education, and Dual Credit High School/College courses to Valencia and Socorro Counties. The faculty and staff serve a student body of over 2,000 students per semester. UNM offers a robust benefits package, access to resources, and perks from discounted event tickets to tuition remission. We foster a work-life balance through our employee wellness programs, paid parental leave and more. UNM has earned the platinum-level distinction from FamilyFriendlyNM.org for its workplace policies. See the Position Description for additional information. Conditions of Employment Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree and successful completion of at least 15 credit hours of university-level accounting through intermediate accounting; at least 3 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified. 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 Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree in business, public administration, or applicable trade Five or more years experience in higher education accounting Demonstrated experience with point of sales systems Demonstrated experience with capital inventory Five or more years supervisory experience Additional Requirements Campus Valencia Department Valencia Branch Employment Type Staff Staff Type Regular - Full-Time Term End Date Status Exempt Pay Monthly: $4,073.33 - $5,721.73 Benefits Eligible This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for a more information. ERB Statement As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid. Background Check Required Yes For Best Consideration Date 10/25/2024 Eligible for Remote Work No Eligible for Remote Work Statement This is an on-campus position. Application Instructions Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application. Please include a cover letter, resume, unofficial transcripts, and list of three professional references. *Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular* or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.** 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. The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.