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New Mexico State University
Human Resources - Professional Postings |
| Department: | University Advancement VP Office 7/20/11 |
| Position Title: | Senior Accountant/ Req #2011003303 **Extension in Review Date on 8/12/11** |
| Date Position Advertised: | July 20, 2011 |
| Salary: | Commensurate with education & experience; Position is contingent on funding |
| Special Conditions: | All offers of employment, oral and written, are contingent on the university’s verification of credentials and other information required by federal law, state law, and NMSU policies/procedures, and may include the completion of a criminal history check. |
| Qualifications: | Education- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
Experience- Five (5) years of professional experience directly related to the duties as outlined below. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities- 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. Ability to maintain a positive and supportive relationship with all contacts. |
| Examples of Duties: | 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. |
| Benefits Offered: | Group medical and hospital insurance, group life insurance,
long-term disablity insurance, state educational retirement, workers' compensation, sick leave, annual leave and unemployment compensation. Opportunity for educational advancement. |
| Reply to/Deadline for Applications: | For full consideration, application materials must be received via mail (postmarked) or electronically via e-mail by August 26, 2011. Applications received after this date may be considered. A complete application consists of- Signed letter of interest, detailed resume, one set of unofficial transcripts for each degree awarded and a list of three professional references (names, titles, addresses & phone numbers). Please reply to-
New Mexico State University University Advancement/ Req #2011003303 P.O. Box 30001, MSC 3590 Las Cruces, NM 88005 E-mail- rasalina@nmsu.edu |