Sr Fiscal Services Tech in Albuquerque, New Mexico at University of New Mexico

Requisition ID: req36608

Working Title:
Sr Fiscal Services Tech

Position Grade:
11

Position Summary:
The Department of Computer Science at the University of NewMexico is seeking a highly motivated and energetic professional to serve as thedepartment's Sr. Fiscal Services Tech. The Department of Computer Scienceis a research-active academic department and requires a Sr. Fiscal ServicesTech to assist with a wide variety of accounting functions and administrativeprocesses.

The individual in this position will initiate, process, andmaintain records of a variety of complex fiscal, budgetary, and associatedtransactions, in direct support of the accountantand department administrator. This individual will investigate andresolve problems related to funds, budgets, expenditures, and procurementpractices, and provide reports and analyses on complex fiscal issues, asassigned. It is critical that the individual be able to provideassistance in the development, implementation, and management of fiscalsystems and procedures, applying basic concepts, methods, andtechniques.

The successful candidate will be dependableand team-oriented, have excellent attention to detail and strong interpersonal skills, and collaborateeffectively with a wide range of individuals in a very diverse work environment.

Department Facts:
Computer Science Regular Faculty + Lecturers: 19
Active Resident Research Faculty: 2
Other Affiliated Post-Docs, Adjuncts, etc: 4+
CS Staff: 7 office
Total Graduate Students: 102
Total Undergraduate Students: 646
Department I&G Budget: ~$3.3M
Research Expenditures: ~$2M

General Duties and Responsibilities

• Conducts department purchasing and reimbursement transactions and reviews purchasing documents for availability of funding, mathematical correctness, and compliance with University policy and state and federal funding requirements.
• Monitors revenue and expenses for departmental accounts; ensures expenditure control and compliance with funding and reporting requirements, University policy, and standard accounting procedures.
• Creates and processes department graduate assistantship contracts, monitors contract funding sources and completes adjustments as necessary.
• Responds to requests and concerns regarding fiscal transactions; analyzes and provides reports and correspondence on unresolved problems.
• Interacts with and trains department staff regarding financial policies and procedures; serves as liaison with client department representatives, vendors, funding source representatives in the resolution of financial issues.
• Maintains confidentiality of appropriate records, contracts, documents, and data in compliance with Federal, State, and University regulations and policies.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

See the Position Description for additional information.
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:
Computer Science (650A)

Employment Type:
Staff

Staff Type:
Regular - Full-Time
Status:
Non-Exempt

Pay:
Hourly: $21.94 - $29.41

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:
5/14/2026

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 provide a resume, a cover letter addressing how you meet the qualifications, and a reference list including three (3) professional references (two must be prior supervisors). Applications will not be considered without these items.Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or GED; at least 5 years 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: Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to understand and apply general accounting processes.
• Experience with UNM accounting systems and processes (Banner, MyReports, Workflow, ePAFs, Labor Distributions, JVs, Chrome River, LoboMart)
• Ability to understand and apply University policies and procedures and Federal/State financial regulations.
• Experience preparing and monitoring budgets using finance, accounting, budgeting and cost control procedures.
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills.
• Experience with UNM purchasing card and related policies.
• Experience reconciling, balancing and maintaining standard accounting records.
• Ability to use independent judgment and to manage confidential information.