Accountant,Assc

New Mexico State University invites you to apply to be a part of a diverse, dynamic and welcoming learning and working environment in Las Cruces, NM. NMSU seeks employees who are creative and flexible in developing and evaluating new ideas and ways to evolve NMSU into the future. The Auxiliary Services Department is seeking an entry-level Associate Accountant whose duties will include:

Monitors revenue and expenses; ensures expenditure control and compliance with funding and reporting requirements, university policy, and standard accounting procedures. Constructs routine spreadsheet applications, prepares financial data for input into finance and human resources systems, and generates reports; performs calculations which may include interest and depreciation. Coordinates the preparation of regularly scheduled and special billings, costs reports, analyses, studies, inventories, and financial statements for local, state, federal and private funding sources. Reviews and approves expenditure, personnel, and purchasing documents for availability of funding, mathematical correctness, and compliance with university policy and state and federal funding requirements. Analyzes, reconciles, balances, and maintains accounting records; develops budgets and special financial reports. Prepares, reviews, and processes budget, revenue, expense, payroll, and related correcting entries and may prepare bank reconciliations of intermediate complexity. Interacts with and trains client department staff regarding finance policies and procedures and funding requirements; serves as liaison with client department representatives, vendors, funding source representatives, and patients. May coordinate and monitor data processing batches including suspense control, cash counts, and balancing. May assist in audits and prepare audit work papers. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Required Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.  Equivalency:  Bachelor's degree and successful completion of at least 12 credit hours of Accounting (ACCT) course work.  No previous work experience required.

The electronic application via our website at http://jobs.nmsu.edu/postings/40024 is the official document that will be used to qualify applicants. Paper/email documents will not be accepted.

NMSU is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.