Accountant Intermediate

New Mexico State University•Las Cruces, NM

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The New Mexico Water Resources Research Institute (NM WRRI) at New Mexico State University seeks an Intermediate Accountant to support financial management for its programs, including the Agricultural Water Resilience Program (AgWRP), special state appropriations, unrestricted funds, and sponsored projects. The position is contingent upon continued funding. The accountant develops, prepares, reviews, and monitors budgets, budget justifications, and financial projections; tracks expenditures; and oversees reimbursements, accounts payable and receivable, cash management, and financial forecasting. The role ensures accurate financial records and compliance with approved budgets, sponsor guidelines, funding requirements, and applicable NMSU and state regulations. Working with program staff, unit management, and relevant offices, the accountant supports financial planning, identifies and resolves discrepancies, assesses fiscal risks, and facilitates timely payments, reporting, reconciliation, and project closeout. The position is based in Las Cruces and is not remote. It follows a standard Monday-through-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. schedule. Overtime and weekend work may be required as necessary to meet departmental and program needs. The employee must obtain an NMSU driving permit within 30 days of employment and be able to travel as needed.

Requirements

Associate's degree plus 2 years of relevant experience, or a bachelor's degree.
Obtain an NMSU driving permit within 30 days of employment.
Be able to travel as needed.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree and successful completion of at least 12 credit hours of Accounting (ACCT) coursework.
One year of professional experience directly related to the standard duties outlined.

Responsibilities

Prepare and review budgets and budget justifications for grants, contracts, subawards, and intergovernmental agreements, ensuring accuracy, allowability, and compliance with applicable requirements and guidelines.
Develop, prepare, review, and monitor budgets, budget justifications, and financial projections for NM WRRI programs, including AgWRP, unrestricted funds, and sponsored projects.
Track expenditures and prepare required financial reports.
Provide financial oversight for AgWRP special state appropriations and awarded projects, maintaining accurate financial records and supporting the appropriate use of public funds.
Oversee project expenditures, reimbursements, accounts payable and receivable, cash management, and financial forecasting.
Ensure compliance with approved budgets, sponsor guidelines, and applicable NMSU and state requirements.
Review proposed project budgets for accuracy, allowability, and alignment with program requirements.
Coordinate with program staff and relevant offices regarding subaward and agreement documentation and financial requirements.
Work with unit management and program staff to identify fiscal risks, resolve discrepancies, and support sound financial decisions.
Support timely payments and reporting, reconciliation, and project closeout.