Accounts Payable: Accountant 2

Position Summary

The University of New Mexico, Office of the University Controller, also known as Financial Services, located on Main Campus is responsible for all central accounting functions for the University.

It is the responsibility of the Controller's Office to ensure compliance with all financial policies, rules, and regulations adopted by the University or imposed by external agencies, including state and federal audit requirements, following generally accepted accounting practices.

Additionally, the Organization oversees the maintenance of the official financial records of the University.

Within Financials Services is the Accounts Payable Department (A / P) which has an exciting opportunity for an Accountant 2!

Accounts Payable is seeking a dedicated and dependable individual to join their team as an Accountant 2. The department is responsible for all University non-payroll, non-financial aid disbursements.

These include payments to vendors, employees, and students using purchase orders and Chrome River expense reports.

The successful candidate will perform accounting functions such as 1099 reporting departmental billings, posting, and processing payments.

Also, third-party invoice payments, financial queries, data analysis and preparation of month-end reconciliations. Other responsibilities include analyzing financial and operating data, reviewing, and processing routine accounting data, and miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

The successful candidate should possess excellent customer service skills and to be flexible as daily priorities change.

Accounts Payable is also looking for someone who works well with others, is willing to learn new skills, The preferred candidate will be a self-starter with strong interpersonal skills, the ability to establish priorities and complete projects on time, an eye for details and the ability to effectively organize, coordinate, and complete a wide range of concurrent activities.

UNM is one of the top employers in New Mexico and offers great benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, discounts for sporting and other events, retirement plans, as well as generous leave allowances including paid parental leave.

Salary range is estimated, and actual salary will be determined after consideration of the selected candidate's education, experience, and qualifications.

Conditions of Employment Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and successful completion of at least 12 credit hours of university-level accounting through intermediate accounting;

at least 1 year 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

• Current UNM experience is highly desired
• Assisting with payment applications and invoicing
• Processing refunds as required
• Experience with Banner from an accounting perspective
• Handling Banner activities including rebuilding / backdating funds, un-applying payments, and setting up agencies in the system
• Assisting the Billing / Cash team as necessary regarding deposits, Chrome River approvals, and Effort Certifications
• Effective time management skills to provide multiple ongoing works tasks to meet deadlines
• Experience communicating effectively at different levels of the organization, both verbally and in writing
• Experience and Proficient in MS Excel to analyze / interpret financial data and prepare reports
• Experience with understanding, and applying University, Federal, State and Agency policies and terms & conditions
• Experience with analysis, reconciliation, and balancing of financial data
• Experience with creating financial statements, general ledger functions and processing month-end and year-end close process.

Additional Requirements CampusMain - Albuquerque, NM DepartmentAccounts Payable (113A) Employment TypeStaff Staff TypeRegular - Full-Time Term End Date StatusExempt PayMonthly : $3967.

20-$5191.33 Benefits EligibleThis 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 home page for a more information.