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New Mexico State University
Human Resources |
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New Mexico State University
Human Resources |
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| Department: | Cost Accounting & Reporting |
| Position Title/Posting #: | Accountant II, Requisition # 2009011188 |
| Date Position Advertised: | September 29, 2009 |
| Salary: | $33,787.40 - $50,681.22 |
| Conditions: | Offer of employment is contingent upon verification of individual's eligibility for employment in the United States. All offers of employment, oral and written, are contingent on the university's verification of credentials and other information required by federal law, state law, and NMSU policies/procedures, and may include the completion of a criminal history check. |
| Qualifications: | Requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or closely related field and 1 to 2 years of experience.
Knowledge of University and Department policies and procedures; principles and practices or organization and administration; principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation; accounting principles, practices, and procedures; financial compliance and auditing practices and procedures; University's Business Policies and Procedures Manual; computerized accounting systems; tax regulations and rules. Skill in short range planning; problem analysis and resolution; report preparation; public contact; account reconciliation; financial record keeping and reporting techniques; financial report preparation; budget preparation; preparation and processing of grant requests. Ability to direct, evaluate, train, and supervise the work of assigned personnel; communicate effectively in written and oral form; develop and maintain effective working relationships; maintain accurate and orderly records; use independent judgement and initiative; organize and direct several activities; analyze and evaluate information; operate a computer; perform comples accounting procedures and techniques. |
| Examples of Duties: | * Supervises, directs, delegates, and evaluates work of assigned staff.
* Analyzes accounts payable/accounts receivable postings, deposit entries, payroll information, and various reports for accuracy. * Conducts periodic internal audits of accounts and funds to assure accuracy; helps prepare grant requests. * Prepares and reviews financial reports. * Reviews and/or prepares bank reconcilations. * Reviews and approves financial transactions. * Works with Departments to interpret financial information, recommending actions to improve financial condition. * Prepares special financial reports. * Prepares special journal entries. * Recommends changes to accounting systems, practices, and procedures. * Gathers, analyzes, and interprets information for the University's annual financial report. * Instructs and trains in methods and procedures. * Performs related duties as required. |
| Benefits Offered: | Group medical and hospital insurance, group life insurance,
long-term disablity insurance, state educational retirement, workers' compensation, sick leave, annual leave and unemployment compensation. Opportunity for educational advancement. Nine month faculty- not eligible for annual and sick leave. |
| Reply to/Deadline for Applications: | Interested applicants should forward complete credentials including a letter of interest, current resume, unofficial copies of college transcripts and a list of three professional references to-
Pam Pack Office of the Senior VP for Business, Finance & Human Resources Box 30001/MSC 3AA Las Cruces, New Mexico 88003-0001 Email- boffice@nmsu.edu Review of applications will begin October 13, 2009 and continue until position is filled. |
NMSU IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER.
Offer of employment is contingent upon verification of individual's eligibility for employment in the United States.