Accountant Intermediate
- 504217
- Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States
- Staff
- Staff Full-time
- Closing at: Nov 13 2026 - 23:55 MST
Department Contact: Carolina Mijares, (575) 646-7991; mijares@nmsu.edu
Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants
Advertising Summary: The New Mexico Water Resources Research Institute (NM WRRI), established in 1963 at New Mexico State University, advances water resources research, education, and outreach to address New Mexico’s water challenges. Through collaboration with researchers, government agencies, communities, and other stakeholders, NM WRRI supports science-based solutions that strengthen water management and help ensure a sustainable water future for New Mexico.
NM WRRI seeks an Intermediate Accountant to support financial management of its programs, including the Agricultural Water Resilience Program (AgWRP), special state appropriations, unrestricted funds, and sponsored projects, and is contingent upon continued funding. The successful candidate will prepare and review budgets, budget justifications, and financial projections; monitor expenditures; oversee reimbursements, accounts payable and receivable, and cash management; and prepare financial reports. This position plays an important role in ensuring accurate financial records, compliance with funding requirements and applicable NMSU and state regulations, and responsible stewardship of public funds. Working collaboratively with program staff and unit management, the Intermediate Accountant will support financial planning, identify and resolve discrepancies, assess fiscal risks, and facilitate timely reporting, reconciliation, and project closeout.
Position Details
Position Title: Accountant Intermediate
College/Division: Research, Creativity and ED
Department: 470500-WATER RESOURCES RESEARCH INSTITUTE
Location: Las Cruces
Offsite Location (if applicable):
Target Hourly/Salary Rate: Commensurate with Experience
Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.0
FLSA Status: Exempt
Bargaining Unit Announcement: This is NOT a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).
Contingent Upon Funding: Contingent upon funding
Standard Work Schedule: Standard (M-F, 8-5)
If Not a Standard Work Schedule: This position may require overtime and work on weekends as necessary to meet departmental and program needs, consistent with applicable NMSU policies for exempt employees.
Job Duties and Responsibilities: Reviews and prepares budgets and budget justifications for grants, contracts, subawards, and intergovernmental agreements, ensuring accuracy, allowability, and compliance with applicable funding requirements and guidelines. Tracks expenditures and prepares required financial reports. Provides financial oversight for the NM WRRI Agricultural Water Resilience Program (AgWRP) special state appropriations and awarded projects, ensuring accurate financial records, appropriate use of public funds, timely payments and reporting, reconciliation, and project closeout. Coordinates with program staff and relevant offices regarding subaward and agreement documentation and financial requirements.
Develops, prepares, reviews, and monitors budgets, budget justifications, and financial projections for NM WRRI programs, including AgWRP, unrestricted funds, and sponsored projects. Oversees project expenditures, reimbursements, accounts payable and receivable, cash management, and financial forecasting to ensure compliance with approved budgets, sponsor guidelines, and applicable NMSU and state requirements. Reviews proposed project budgets for accuracy, allowability, and alignment with program requirements. Coordinates with unit management and program staff to identify fiscal risks, resolve discrepancies, and support sound financial decisions.
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience:
An associate's degree plus 2 years of relevant experience, or a Bachelor's degree.
Equivalent Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree and successful completion of at least 12 credit hours of Accounting (ACCT) coursework and one (1) year of professional experience directly related to the standard duties as outlined.
Special Certification/Licensure:
Must obtain an NMSU driving permit within 30 days of employment.
Must be able to travel as needed.
Work a standard schedule of 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. This position may require overtime and work on weekends as necessary to meet departmental and program needs, consistent with applicable NMSU policies for exempt employees. This position is not remote.
Working Conditions and Physical Effort
Environment: Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
Physical Effort: No or very limited physical effort required.
Lifting Requirements: Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 10 pounds or some standing or walking.
Risk: No or very limited exposure to physical risk.
Recruitment Summary
We are New Mexico’s land-grant institution and a comprehensive research university dedicated to teaching, research public service and outreach at all levels. NMSU is a welcoming community of talented faculty, staff and students who are working together to make a difference. We are a NASA Space Grant College, a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI), a minority-serving institution (MSI) and home to the first Honors College in New Mexico. We offer an accessible education that shapes bright futures.
NMSU provides learning opportunities to a diverse population of students and community members at four campuses, Cooperative Extension offices located in each of New Mexico’s 33 counties, 12 research and science centers, and through distance education.
NMSU Global Campus
Since 1888, NMSU has proudly embodied this tradition, building relationships that last a lifetime while serving students who want to earn their degree and grow in their field. Today, NMSU Global Campus provides flexible, career-focused online education that helps our students transform their lives – and the lives of the people they love – through over 70 degree and certificate programs, skill-building microlearning courses, and career and talent development.
NMSU Main Campus
Located in Las Cruces, NM, New Mexico State University's 900-acre main campus is located at the crossroads of I-10 and I-25 in the Southwestern United States. As a thriving center of higher education, deeply rooted in the regional tradition, its role as a comprehensive university is recognized throughout the state.
Doña Ana Community College
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Alamogordo Campus
Established in 1958 to serve the needs of the airmen and families stationed at Holloman Air Force Base located only 10 miles west of Alamogordo, NMSUA is a community college with a long history of excellence that is supported by a caring community of hard-working students and dedicated faculty and staff. The campus is situated “on the hill” above Alamogordo and provides inspiring views of the city and the Tularosa Basin, offering the perfect venue for creative and motivated learning.
Grants Campus
NMSU Grants was established as a branch of New Mexico State University in 1968 through the cooperative efforts of New Mexico State University and Grants Municipal Schools. As a two-year branch community college, NMSU Grants serves the local communities in Cibola and McKinley counties, including the Pueblos of Acoma, Laguna, and Zuni, as well as Tohajiilee, San Mateo, San Rafael, Cubero, the City of Grants, and the Village of Milan.
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