Requisition ID: req36757

Working Title:
Cashier/Bursar's: Fiscal Services Tech

Position Grade:
09

Position Summary:
The University of New Mexico, Office of the University Controller, also known as Financial Services, located on Main Campus is responsible for all central accounting functions for the University.

It is the responsibility of the Controller's Office aka Financial Services to ensure compliance with all financial policies, rules, and regulations adopted by the University or imposed by external agencies, including state and federal audit requirements, following generally accepted accounting practices. Additionally, the Controller's Office oversees the maintenance of the official financial records of the University.

Join Our Team and Make an Impact!
Within Financial Services is The Cashier/Bursar's Office which is on the lookout for an enthusiastic individual eager to dive into the exciting world of supporting UNM's student population. If you thrive in a team environment, love learning new skills, and are ready to contribute to the meaningful initiatives UNM has to offer, we invite you to apply.

The University of New Mexico Cashier/Bursar's Office includes both Student Accounting and the Cashier Department. It serves the entire University, including main, branch, and HSC campuses, with the primary focus on customer service. Student Accounting is responsible for tuition and fee assessment, processing all electronic and hard-copy statements, refunding of financial aid, billing UNM retirees who choose to maintain university insurance, administering tuition remission, preparing 1098-T tax reports, managing departmental deposits, reconciliation of loan funds, assisting students with questions concerning their accounts, and the collection of outstanding debt over $252 million in tuition and fee revenue, and $10.3 million in MarketPlace. Additionally, approximately 60,000 financial aid refunds totaling over $116 million dollars are processed. The Cashier/Bursar's Office is held to high standards of confidentiality under FERPA, as well as UNM policy, U.S. military policies surrounding grants, IRS, and numerous other agencies, governmental and private.

What We're Seeking!
The Cashier/Bursar's Office has a unique opportunity for a Fiscal Services Tech position to act in a hybrid capacity, seamlessly transitioning between the Cashier's Department and Bursar's Office. The chosen applicant will undertake various responsibilities under management guidance, aimed at ensuring comprehensive and outstanding customer experience.

The individual selected for this position will assume the responsibility of processing high-volume cash transactions while providing service support to customers and resolving service requests. In addition, the Fiscal Services Tech will handle various clerical and routine accounting tasks to support the operating unit. These tasks include posting entries, verifying and reconciling input with UNM's general ledger, processing payments, managing secure courier pickups, ensuring accurate vault balancing, and assisting in the preparation of billings and financial reports. This position will also address inquiries, contact other departments and vendors to resolve issues, and assist in conducting account reviews and analyses for customers of the Bursar's Office. We prioritize the utmost integrity and accountability in all financial transactions to maintain the highest level of customer trust and uphold standards of our organization.

Above all, we're looking for someone who values integrity and attention to detail, ensuring that every financial transaction is handled with care and precision. This is a great opportunity to be part of a dedicated team that focuses on building trust and maintaining high standards in everything we do.

If you're someone who enjoys working with numbers, is highly organized, and loves problem-solving, we invite you to consider submitting your application!

Salary range is estimated, and actual salary will be determined after consideration of the selected candidate's experience and qualifications.

See the Position Description for additional information.

Conditions of Employment:

• 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.
• All regular, non-temporary positions assigned to this classification are represented by a labor union and subject to the terms and conditions of the US-UNM Collective Bargaining Agreement.

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:
Student Accounts Receivable Cashier (079C)

Employment Type:
Staff

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

Pay:
Hourly: $19.00-$24.77 Depending on Experience

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:
6/10/2026

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.
Applicants must provide a cover letter communicating their interest in the position and how the preferred qualifications are met, provide names, and contact information for at least 3 supervisory references, on the application form, indicate whether it is okay to contact current and prior supervisors. The resume should include a complete work history, replete with beginning and ending dates of employment (Month and Year) including hours worked each week.Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or GED; at least 3 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: Preferences should be supported in the resume.

• Experience performing repetitive tasks with efficiency and accuracy
• Experience with cash handling
• Experience processing cash, checks, or credit card transactions accurately and efficiently
• Experience working with a Point-of-Sale (POS) system
• Experience performing account / drawer reconciliations
• Experience analyzing and interpreting financial data on individual or business accounts
• Experience working with a team (as a team member or team leader)
• Experience with in-person, online, or call center customer service, both verbally and in writing
• Experience communicating effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills