Cashier/Bursar's Office: Accountant 2

University of New Mexico • Albuquerque, NM

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The University of New Mexico, Office of the University Controller, also known as Financial Services, located on Main Campus is responsible for all central accounting functions for the University. It is the responsibility of the Controller's Office aka Financial Services to ensure compliance with all financial policies, rules, and regulations adopted by the University or imposed by external agencies, including state and federal audit requirements, following generally accepted accounting practices. Additionally, the Controller's Office oversees the maintenance of the official financial records of the University.
Join Our Team and Make an Impact!
Within Financial Services is The UNM Cashier/Bursar's Office which is on the lookout for an enthusiastic individual eager to dive into the exciting world of supporting UNM’s student population. If you thrive in a team environment, love learning new skills, and are ready to contribute to the meaningful initiatives UNM has to offer, we invite you to apply.
The University of New Mexico Cashier/Bursar’s Office includes both Student Accounting and the Cashier Department. It serves the entire University, including main, branch, and HSC campuses, with the primary focus on customer service. Student Accounting is responsible for tuition and fee assessment, processing of all electronic and hard-copy statements, refunding of financial aid, billing UNM retirees who choose to maintain university insurance, administering tuition remission, preparing 1098-T tax reports, managing departmental deposits, reconciliation of loan funds, assisting students with questions concerning their accounts, and the collection of outstanding debt over $266 million in tuition and fee revenue, and $10 million in MarketPlace. Additionally, approximately 43,000 financial aid refunds totaling over $100 million dollars are processed. The Cashier/Bursar's Office is held to high standards of confidentiality under FERPA, as well as UNM policy, U.S. military policies surrounding grants, IRS, and numerous other agencies, governmental and private.
What We're Seeking!
The UNM Cashier/Bursar's Office has a unique opportunity for an Accountant 2 position, with the primary focus and responsibility on creating and maintaining the TouchNet MarketPlace Mall. Marketplace is a comprehensive software solution for creating, managing, and operating online stores and sites. It gives UNM department's complete infrastructure for building websites, processing secure online payments for shopping carts and other web-based applications, and offers campus constituents a safe, pleasant, and intuitive online shopping experience. The ideal candidate will also be responsible for the daily and monthly reconciliation of all transactions processed in Marketplace, as well as troubleshooting all issues. Secondary duties will include serving as chair for the tuition appeals committee, assisting in auditing projects as needed by internal and external auditors and agencies, as well as serving as the backup to the refunding role. The selected candidate must have the ability to think and act independently, use sound judgment, pay great attention to detail, and have strong web-based skills.
In addition to experience in fiscal operations, the successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to customer service, the ability to work across entities and operational units, effective communication skills, and excellent time management. The ideal candidate will also be adaptable, able to manage change while maintaining fiscal effectiveness.
Above all, we’re looking for someone who values integrity and attention to detail, ensuring that every financial transaction is handled with care and precision. This is a great opportunity to be part of a dedicated team that focuses on building trust and maintaining high standards in everything we do.
If you’re someone who enjoys working with numbers, is highly organized, and loves problem-solving, we invite you to consider submitting your application!
Why UNM?
UNM is one of the top employers in New Mexico and offers great benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, discounts for sporting and other events, retirement plans, as well as generous leave allowances including paid parental leave.
This position may qualify for a hybrid schedule based on performance post probation/trial period. While on probation or during trial period, the expectation is to be in the office and on-site Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm.
Salary range is estimated, and actual salary will be determined after consideration of the selected candidate's experience and qualifications.
See the Position Description for additional information.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and successful completion of at least 12 credit hours of university-level accounting through intermediate accounting
• At least 1 year of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified
• Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.
• Ability to think and act independently
• Use sound judgment
• Pay great attention to detail
• Have strong web-based skills
• Strong commitment to customer service
• Ability to work across entities and operational units
• Effective communication skills
• Excellent time management
• Adaptable, able to manage change while maintaining fiscal effectiveness
• Values integrity and attention to detail

Nice To Haves

• Experience with professional accounting in a large, private or public-sector environment
• Experience providing excellent customer service
• Experience with online or in-person payment processing such as cash, checks, credit card and ACH
• Experience using broad-based computer applications, software packages, LAN, web, etc.
• Experience using Banner or a similar integrated ERP system
• Experience working in Banner, MyReports, and other UNM financial systems
• Familiarity with UNM accounting policies and procedures
• Experience with researching, collecting, analyzing, compiling data, and developing financial reports
• Experience with balancing and reconciling accounts
• Proficient with HTML and CSS design
• Proficient using Excel to illustrate routine financial reports
• Proficient in the preparation of financial reports and audits as needed
• Experience using MS Access databases for analysis and reporting
• Experience using MS Excel spreadsheets for analysis and reporting
• Experience with creating and delivering presentations to large groups of people
• Experience working in a team environment, either as a member or as a leader
• Experience prioritizing and handling a high volume of work
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills is a plus
• Familiarity with GASB regulations and other federal and state government regulations
• Knowledge of university policies and procedures
• Knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal regulations
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles
• Experience working under pressure and prioritizing work assignments
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in a diverse community

Responsibilities

• Creating and maintaining the TouchNet MarketPlace Mall
• Daily and monthly reconciliation of all transactions processed in Marketplace
• Troubleshooting all issues
• Serving as chair for the tuition appeals committee
• Assisting in auditing projects as needed by internal and external auditors and agencies
• Serving as the backup to the refunding role

Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• flexible spending accounts
• discounts for sporting and other events
• retirement plans
• generous leave allowances including paid parental leave
• educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level