Finance & Accounting Lead

Student Technical Specialist

Organization : Global Give-A-Book

Location : CNM Montoya Campus

An Off-Campus Work-Study Position

Mission of the Role

Help us turn generosity into impact. You'll be the one who keeps our numbers clean, our plans clear, and our mission sustainable by managing finances with accuracy, insight, and heart.

Key Responsibilities

Track income and expenses across programs and campaigns

Maintain and update financial records including profit & loss statements and balance sheets

Prepare monthly and quarterly reports for leadership and board meetings

Create financial projections to support long-term planning

Help develop and manage budgets for projects and operations

Ensure donations and grants are tracked and allocated correctly

Coordinate with our bookkeeper, tax advisor, or CPA as needed

Qualities We're Looking For

We're not just looking for someone who's good with numberswe want someone who represents our mission with heart and excellence. You might be a great fit if you are :

Organized and detail-oriented You keep things clean, clear, and correct

A strong communicator You explain things simply and listen deeply

People-smart You work well with others, even under pressure

Accountable and honest You take ownership and act with integrity

Self-starting and driven You don't wait to be told what needs doing

Professional in how you show up You're a great representative of our brand

Coachable and open to feedback You're always learning and growing

Excellent at time management You prioritize what matters and meet deadlines

Mission-aligned You believe in the power of books and the dignity of giving

A calm problem solver You anticipate needs and bring clarity in chaos

What You Get

A meaningful role with room to grow, where your skills help books get into the hands of children who need them mostand your spreadsheets tell stories of impact.

15-20 Hours Per Week

Minimum Qualifications

Enrolled in a degree seeking program at UNM, Enrolled at least half-time (6 hours) at UNM for fall and spring semesters (Audit hours do not count), and if Work Study, you must meet Satisfactory Academic Progress.

Preferred Qualifications

Strong experience with QuickBooks, Excel, and / or other accounting tools

Familiarity with nonprofit financials is a big plus

Comfortable working independently and with a remote team

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 submit a Cover Letter and Resume. MUST have a Work-Study Award.

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