What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accountant position at Eastern New Mexico University?
- Position Overview
The following is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This list of duties is illustrative only, and is not a comprehensive listing of all the functions and responsibilities performed.
POSITION SUMMARY
We are looking for an entry-level accountant to be responsible for ensuring the accuracy of a variety of financial records. This position will be responsible for fiscal oversight and reporting for assigned departments. This position reports to the Director, Accounting and Grants and has a dotted line reporting to the Chief Business Officer.
DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Managing financial records and assist in financial reporting
- Maintaining records of assets and liabilities
- Updating accounts payable and accounts receivable
- Prepare, post, and review journal entries, expense accruals, and allocations
- Analyze financial statements fluctuations
- Prepare required IRS and state of New Mexico tax documents
- Assist with audits
- Record entries for investment accounts and other bank accounts as required
- Review daily journal entries
- Oversee and review operating budgets for assigned departments
- Assist in the purchasing process
- Assists with ENMU-Roswell Foundation financial activity as necessary
- Coordinates and reviews account reconciliations for general ledger accounts
- Reviews payroll liabilities and reconcile them to the general ledger
- Reviews fulltime and adjunct faculty compensation in self-service banner
- Performs other duties as deemed necessary or assigned
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES:
- This position requires time management skills and ability to perform multiple tasks
- Attention to detail
- Good organizational and collaboration abilities
- Requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelors degree in business and one year of experience in accounting or a combination of education and experience
- A keen eye for detail
- Computer literacy
- Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Working Conditions
Work is performed during normal work hours, with some evenings and weekends to meet deadlines.
Work is sedentary in nature that at times requires exerting up to 25 pounds of force, occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.Essential Functions: [As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, these include the following responsibilities, minimum job knowledge, skills, and abilities. This is not necessarily an all-inclusive listing.]
- Additional Information
Electronic Application Instructions:Electronic applications should be submitted through the "Apply" link on the top of this page. Please attach the following required documents to your electronic application:
Required Documents:
Letter of Interest
Resume/ Curriculum vitae
Transcripts Official or Unofficial. (Scanned/PDF transcripts requiredif being used to meet the minimum or preferred qualifications; Copy and Paste transcripts willnot be considered.)
ENMU-Roswell is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Title IX Employer.Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status in its programs, activities, or employment. People seeking additional information about the University's non-discrimination policy should contact the Affirmative Action Officer at (575) 562-2218. Individuals with disabilities requesting an accommodation can call the office of human resources at (575) 624-7411. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs, activities, employment and admission, and the University is required by Title IX and 34 C.F.R. Part 106 not to discriminate in such a manner. For more information regarding Title IX please read our Notice of Nondiscrimination atwww.roswell.enmu.edu/notice-of-nondiscrimination/. New Mexico is an open records State; therefore ENMU-R complies with the Inspection of Public Records Act, NMSA 1978, Chapter 14, Article 2, from the Office of the New Mexico Attorney General. Requests for records should be sent to Frances Dubiel atfrances.dubiel@roswell.enmu.edu. For any other inquires please contact Human Resources at (575) 624-7412 or e-mail HR@roswell.enmu.edu
The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the job.
ENMU-Roswellreserves the right to cancel, change, or close any advertised position at any time. The decision to do so will be based upon the needs of the University and the final determination will rest with the President.
APPLICANTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR SUBMITTING COMPLETE APPLICATIONS
Eastern New Mexico University is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. The University complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status in its programs, activities, or employment.
Eastern New Mexico University prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in any education program, activity, employment and admission, and the University is required by Title IX and 34 C.F.R. Part 106 not to discriminate in such a manner.
