Bursar: Fiscal Services Techs (3) - req# 31322

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 UNM Bursar's Office which is on the lookout for enthusiastic individuals 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.

What We’re Seeking: The UNM Bursar’s Office has a unique opportunity for 3 Fiscal Services Techs to seamlessly transition between the Cashier's Department and Bursar's Office. The chosen applicants will undertake various responsibilities under management guidance, aimed at ensuring a comprehensive and outstanding customer experience.

The individuals selected for these positions 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 Techs 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.

These positions 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 and we expect the same of the individuals applying for this position.

UNM is one of the top employers in New Mexico and offers great benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, discounts for sporting and other events, retirement plans, as well as generous leave allowances including paid parental leave.

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.

• 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.

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.

Highlight how you meet the preference in your resume

• Proven track record of executing repetitive tasks with exceptional efficiency and precision.
• Expertise in cash management and reconciliation, ensuring accuracy and accountability.
• Proficient in leveraging information from diverse websites and ERP systems to drive insights.
• In-depth knowledge of University policies, procedures, and Federal/State regulations, with a keen ability to apply them effectively.
• Skilled in analyzing and interpreting financial data across individual accounts to inform decision-making.
• Strong communicator with the ability to convey complex information clearly, both verbally and in writing.
• Excellent organizational and follow-up skills, ensuring nothing falls through the cracks.

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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.