Accounting Manager (52555)

NEW MEXICO HIGHLANDS UNIVERSITY•Las Vegas, NM

4d•$70,000 - $85,850•Onsite

About The Position

New Mexico Highlands University is seeking a detailed, self-motivated individual to join the Business Office as an Accounting Manager. This position performs advanced accounting functions in the management of the University’s various business affairs. Oversees the activities of accounting staff and/or support staff within the department, as appropriate. This position is assigned oversight responsibility for general ledger accounts as well as oversight of monthly reporting activities, budget management, and additional university financial responsibilities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field
A minimum of 5 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

CPA with a bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field
A minimum of 5 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities.

Responsibilities

Assists with oversight of the daily financial activities of all areas of the general ledger.
Assists with budget preparation, internal control monitoring, financial accounting and financial reporting.
Interprets and analyzes financial operations and transactions, forecasts and develops reports and analysis for management and external agencies.
Performs closing balance sheet reconciliations and journal entries.
Research anomalies/errors and address/correct as needed.
Assists with monitoring and implementing new GASB pronouncements and COSO internal control recommendations.
Ensures compliance with university policies and procedures, and external regulations.
Interacts with internal and external auditors and participates in the independent financial statement audit.
Research and implement systems and processes to streamline or automate business functions.
Coordinates the preparation of reports as required by all external agencies.
May serve on University committees that develop accounting policies and procedures.
Supervise and evaluate direct reports.
Continuously works to improve the reliability and relevance of financial information to maximize the decision making process.
Performs other duties as assigned