Lead Cash Office Assistant

The University of New Mexico • Albuquerque, NM

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The UNM Bookstore is hiring a student employee to assist with daily cash room operations and Accounts Payable (AP). The successful candidate must have reliable availability from 8 a.m. to noon, Monday through Friday, during semesters, intersessions, and breaks. Previous cash-handling experience and strong attention to detail are required. The position also requires maintaining the confidentiality of university and student records and performing other job-related duties as assigned. A successful background check is required to process the hire.

Work-study is preferred, but applications are accepted from all students regardless of work-study award. Applicants must be enrolled in a degree-seeking program at UNM and enrolled at least half-time (six hours) during fall and spring semesters; audit hours do not count. Work-study applicants must meet Satisfactory Academic Progress.

Requirements

• Must be enrolled in a degree-seeking program at UNM.
• Must be enrolled at least half-time (six hours) at UNM during fall and spring semesters; audit hours do not count.
• Work-study applicants must meet Satisfactory Academic Progress.
• Previous cash-handling experience is required.
• Must have reliable availability from 8 a.m. to noon, Monday through Friday, during semesters, intersessions, and breaks.
• Must pass a background check.
• Must have strong attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

• Work-study award is preferred.
• Knowledge of cash management principles and procedures.
• Ability to calculate numbers, correct entries, and post to records.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems.
• Account-balancing skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and information.
• Ability to communicate accounting information, policies, and procedures clearly to customers.
• Knowledge of computerized information systems used in financial or accounting applications.

Responsibilities

• Prepare bank deposits, generate daily cash reports, and balance cash drawers.
• Assist with daily reconciliation of cash, check, credit card, and university charge receipts.
• Investigate and resolve minor out-of-balance issues.
• Organize Accounts Payable paperwork, including invoices and receipts.
• Review invoices for amounts, account numbers, and compliance with payment policies.
• Enter daily transactions into spreadsheet logs or a finance system.
• Maintain confidentiality of university and student records.
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed