Accounting Clerk at University of New Mexico – Albuquerque, 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:

• 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

See the Position Description for additional information.

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.

Campus:
Main - Albuquerque, NM

Benefits Eligble:
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.

Department:
Chemistry Department (889A)

Employment Type:
Staff

Staff Type:
Regular - Part-Time
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

Application Instructions:
Only applications submitted throughthe official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this jobadvertisement on a 3rd party site, pleasevisit UNMJobs to submit an application.
Please include the following with your application:- Resume-Cover Letter addressing preferred qualifications-3 or more professional referencesMinimum Qualifications: 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

Please note that while this is not a student employment position, we do encourage exceptional students to apply.