New Mexico State University · 2 months ago
Accountant,Sr
Las Cruces, NM
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expNew Mexico State University is seeking a Senior Accountant to join their Facilities and Services division. This role is responsible for maintaining ledger accounts, developing financial statements, and providing functional advice to less-experienced accountants.
EducationHigher EducationKnowledge ManagementUniversities
Responsibilities
Monitors and maintains appropriate revenue levels by actions such as letter of credit draw downs and cost reimbursement or fee-for-service billings; oversees major liability accounts for the organization
May direct or supervise the work of assigned personnel which may include recommendations for hiring, firing, performance evaluation, training, work allocation, and problem resolution
May serve on University committees that develop accounting policies and procedures
Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned
Oversees daily processing and accounting for revenue and expenditures by departments; reviews and reports financial transactions to funding sources; ensures accuracy, completeness, and compliance with university, local, state, and federal requirements, and standard accounting and audit procedures
Monitors and maintains key accounting information for the operating unit within the finance system
Interprets and analyzes financial operations and transactions, forecasts trends, and develops special complex reports and analyses for management and funding agencies; makes recommendations for asset utilization and expenditure control
Designs complex accounting and database applications for personal computers; balances and maintains ledgers for the automated financial and human resource management systems
Interacts with university auditors and assists independent auditors with interim and year-end audits, as appropriate
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accountancy
Three (3) years of professional experience directly related to the standard duties as outlined
Bachelor's degree and successful completion of at least 15 credit hours of Accounting (ACCT) course work and three (3) years of professional experience directly related to the standard duties as outlined
Knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal regulations, and generally accepted accounting principles
Knowledge of computerized information systems used in financial and/or accounting applications
Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control procedures
Employee development and performance management skills
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Ability to analyze and interpret financial data and prepare financial reports, statements and/or projections
Ability to monitor and maintain institutional revenue levels and liability accounts
Ability to analyze budgetary expenditures for compliance with funding agencies' budgets, policies, and procedures
Ability to supervise and train employees, to include organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments
Ability to implement policies and procedures to maintain compliance with various regulations
Company
New Mexico State University
New Mexico State University is an education institution offering bachelors, masters, and doctoral degrees.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$16.39MKey Investors
US Department of EnergyUS Department of Commerce, Economic Development AdministationNASA
2023-11-15Grant· $0.9M
2023-09-28Grant· $0.13M
2023-06-23Grant
Leadership Team
"RICHT" "Promoting Positivity"
CEO
Luke Nogales
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