Accounts Payable: Accountant 2

University of New Mexico•Albuquerque, NM

9d•Onsite

About The Position

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 ideal candidate should possess excellent customer service skills and the flexibility to adapt to shifting daily priorities. Accounts Payable is looking for someone who works well with others and is eager to learn new skills. The preferred candidate will be a self-starter with strong interpersonal abilities, an eye for detail, and the capability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines. Effective organization, coordination, and the ability to manage multiple concurrent activities will be key to success in this role. At UNM, you’ll be part of a diverse and vibrant community dedicated to academic excellence and student success. 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. If you’re a dynamic, self-motivated individual, we encourage you to apply and help build on University Services team success! This position is on-site Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm. Salary range is estimated, and actual salary will be determined after consideration of the selected candidate's education, experience, and qualifications. See the Position Description for additional information.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

Current UNM experience is highly desired
Experience assisting with payment applications and invoicing
Experience 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

Responsibilities

Perform a variety of accounting tasks, including check runs, direct deposits, and wire transfer research and validation.
Manage departmental billings, posting, and payment processing to ensure accurate financial records.
Oversee third-party invoice payments, ensuring timely and accurate processing.
Respond to and resolve financial inquiries from internal teams and external partners.
Conduct data analysis to support financial decision-making and reporting.
Prepare month-end reconciliations to ensure the integrity of financial statements.
Review and process routine accounting data, maintaining accuracy and compliance with company policies.
Accounting functions for several departments within UNM Procurement Services, including Purchasing, Accounts Payable, PCard, University Services Business Operations, Records Management, Surplus Property, Mailing, Shipping & Receiving (Main Campus & HSC), CRLS, and the Copy Center.
Perform other related accounting duties as assigned to support the finance department.