Accountant 1 - req# 24759

The Institute for Social Research (ISR) is a provider of program evaluation and policy research in New Mexico. The Institute consists of three centers: CARA - Center for Applied Research and Analysis, NMSC - New Mexico Sentencing Commission and SAC - New Mexico Center for Statistical Analysis. Additionally, ISR works collaboratively with a number of affiliates in a variety of capacities.

ISR is seeking an accountant that enjoys working with a variety of people and projects, is flexible, curious and willing to learn. The ideal candidate will be detail oriented while able to see the big picture.

This position will reconcile budgets, revenues and expenses for various departmental indices.

In Banner, responsible for adjustments to reconciled indices including payroll and journal entries as required.

Responsible for PCard management and reconciliation.

Responsible for purchasing for centers as assigned.

Responsible for labor distribution and timesheet entry for all centers.

Responsible for entries in the State of New Mexico Share system including Purchase Orders, Vouchers (accounts payable) and Operating Transfers. Participate in the Independent Financial and Compliance Audit required of all state agencies.

Assist with preparation of financial statements.

Assist with planning and payments associated with NMSC committee meetings.

Assist with UNM Jobs entries.

Assist with Crime Reduction Grants Act administration.

Additional responsibilities as assigned.

See the Position Description for additional information.

• If this position is assigned to the Athletics Department, either administratively or functionally, compliance with all NCAA rules and regulations is required.

Bachelor's degree and successful completion of at least 9 credit hours of university-level accounting through intermediate accounting; no previous experience required.

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.

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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.