What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Clerk position at The University of New Mexico?
Requisition ID
req30744
Working Title
Accounting Clerk
Position Grade
07
Position Summary
The final salary for this position is dependent upon total Education and Experience
The Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology is looking for an organized, customer focused, and reliable individual to join our administrative team as a part time Accounting Clerk. This position would work 20 hours per week in the Chemistry Building, schedule to be determined based on employee availability and departmental need. (usually within the hours of 8-5)
This position performs various clerical and routine accounting tasks in support of the department, to include posting entries, verifying and reconciling input to financial reporting system output, processing payments, and/or assisting in preparation of billings and other financial reports. Responds to inquiries and contacts other departments and/or vendors to resolve a variety of problems. Assists in performance of various clerical duties.
Specifically, in the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology, this position will be responsible for the following:
Conditions of Employment
High school diploma or GED; at least 6 months 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.
Preferred Qualifications
Additional Requirements
Campus
Main - Albuquerque, NM
Department
Chemistry Department (889A)
Employment Type
Staff
Staff Type
Regular - Part-Time
Term End Date
Status
Non-Exempt
Pay
Hourly: $16.72 - $18.37 dependent on qualifications
Benefits Eligible
This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for a more information.
ERB Statement
As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid.
Background Check Required
Yes
For Best Consideration Date
9/20/2024
Eligible for Remote Work
No
Eligible for Remote Work Statement
Application Instructions
Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.
Please include the following with your application:- Resume-Cover Letter addressing preferred qualifications-3 or more professional references
Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.
The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.
The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.
req30744
Working Title
Accounting Clerk
Position Grade
07
Position Summary
The final salary for this position is dependent upon total Education and Experience
The Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology is looking for an organized, customer focused, and reliable individual to join our administrative team as a part time Accounting Clerk. This position would work 20 hours per week in the Chemistry Building, schedule to be determined based on employee availability and departmental need. (usually within the hours of 8-5)
This position performs various clerical and routine accounting tasks in support of the department, to include posting entries, verifying and reconciling input to financial reporting system output, processing payments, and/or assisting in preparation of billings and other financial reports. Responds to inquiries and contacts other departments and/or vendors to resolve a variety of problems. Assists in performance of various clerical duties.
Specifically, in the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology, this position will be responsible for the following:
- Purchase supplies (office and lab) using a PCard for transactions under $10,000, approximately 15-20 transactions per week
- Communicate with various faculty and students regarding their purchasing needs, work with Accountant to develop/ensure purchasing protocols
- Reconciling transactions in Chrome River
- Processing reimbursements and honorariums for departmental guests
- Perform biweekly and monthly time entry
- Assist with billing for service units within department
- Assist Admin team with special events and other needs
Conditions of Employment
- All regular, non-temporary positions assigned to this classification are represented by a labor union and subject to the terms and conditions of the CWA Collective Bargaining Agreement.
- Employees who provide services or work in patient care or clinical areas are required to be in compliance with the University's influenza vaccination requirement.
High school diploma or GED; at least 6 months 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.
Preferred Qualifications
- Fluency using Microsoft Excel
- Proven problem solving skills
- Customer Service experience, team player
- Six months of administrative and/or accounting/bookkeeping experience
Additional Requirements
Campus
Main - Albuquerque, NM
Department
Chemistry Department (889A)
Employment Type
Staff
Staff Type
Regular - Part-Time
Term End Date
Status
Non-Exempt
Pay
Hourly: $16.72 - $18.37 dependent on qualifications
Benefits Eligible
This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for a more information.
ERB Statement
As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid.
Background Check Required
Yes
For Best Consideration Date
9/20/2024
Eligible for Remote Work
No
Eligible for Remote Work Statement
Application Instructions
Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.
Please include the following with your application:- Resume-Cover Letter addressing preferred qualifications-3 or more professional references
Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.
The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.
The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.
Salary : $17 - $18
