Restricted Funds Accountant

NEW MEXICO HIGHLANDS UNIVERSITY•Las Vegas, NM

8d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for performing basic accounting functions such as ledger/fund maintenance, cost analysis, fund reconciliation, posting, and fiscal control inventory. This position works closely with restricted funds departments. Invoicing from State, Federal, and Private Agencies. Prepare the invoice, JE and enter into Banner, and request draw down. Correcting errors on invoices through interdepartmental collaboration. Work with PI’s to review invoices. Ensuring all costs are allowable per federal, state, and local regulations. Work with Grant Manager / Business Office to process PHAREDs and Journal Entries. Process Budget Adjustment Requests (BARs). Use grant management software including Ellucian, Emburse, Paycom, Argos, etc. Use Microsoft Office Suite. Process Purchase Requisitions with Grant Manager. Execute ORSP projects associated with accounting or reporting across the university. Stay up to date on grant compliance and budget. Work with PI’s and other departments to ensure timely spending on grants and contracts. Monitor the status of spending on grants and contracts. Assist Grants Account Manager with financial reporting. Assist with audits. Assist Grant Manager with processing Grant Fund requests in Banner. Add new funds to Paycom and Maintain the Master grant fund list. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or a related field with at least fifteen (15) semester credit hours in accounting. Or Three (3) years of professional accounting or bookkeeping experience.
Knowledge of federal and state financial regulations and university financial policies and procedures.
Knowledge of modern accounting applications.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word and Outlook.
Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and governmental accounting standards.
Skill in utilizing ten-key by touch in an accurate, fast manner.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability to analyze budgetary expenditures for compliance with funding agencies’ budgets, policies, and procedures.
Ability to research and analyze data and reports.
Ability to provide exemplary service to customers, in and outside the University.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with Ellucian Banner, Emburse, and Paycom.
Knowledge in working with Ellucian Banner a plus.

Responsibilities

Invoicing from State, Federal, and Private Agencies.
Prepare the invoice, JE and enter into Banner, and request draw down.
Correcting errors on invoices through interdepartmental collaboration.
Work with PI’s to review invoices.
Ensuring all costs are allowable per federal, state, and local regulations.
Work with Grant Manager / Business Office to process PHAREDs and Journal Entries.
Process Budget Adjustment Requests (BARs).
Use grant management software including Ellucian, Emburse, Paycom, Argos, etc.
Use Microsoft Office Suite.
Process Purchase Requisitions with Grant Manager.
Execute ORSP projects associated with accounting or reporting across the university.
Stay up to date on grant compliance and budget.
Work with PI’s and other departments to ensure timely spending on grants and contracts.
Monitor the status of spending on grants and contracts.
Assist Grants Account Manager with financial reporting.
Assist with audits.
Assist Grant Manager with processing Grant Fund requests in Banner.
Add new funds to Paycom and Maintain the Master grant fund list.
Other duties as assigned.