Position Title: Accountant,Sr

Employee Classification: Accountant,Sr

College/Division: Facilities and Services

Department: 500650-FS FACILITIES OPERATIONS AND UTIL

Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants

Location: Las Cruces

Offsite Location (if applicable):

Target Hourly/Salary Rate:  Commensurate with qualifications

Appointment Full-time Equivalency:  1.0

Exempt or Non-Exempt:  Exempt

Summary:  Facilities & Services, Energy Services is seeking an Accountant, Sr to work in a high paced environment with a strong attention to detail, good problem solving abilities and ability to analyze complex financial data for operational and strategic initiatives.

Classification Summary:
Under general direction, responsible for the more complex activities associated with maintaining ledger accounts and for developing financial statements and reports. Position may provide functional advice or training to less-experienced accountant positions.

Classification Standard Duties:
Monitors and maintains appropriate revenue levels by actions such as letter of credit draw downs and cost reimbursement or fee-for-service billings; oversees major liability accounts for the organization. May direct or supervise the work of assigned personnel which may include recommendations for hiring, firing, performance evaluation, training, work allocation, and problem resolution. May serve on University committees that develop accounting policies and procedures. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned. Oversees daily processing and accounting for revenue and expenditures by departments; reviews and reports financial transactions to funding sources; ensures accuracy, completeness, and compliance with university, local, state, and federal requirements, and standard accounting and audit procedures. Monitors and maintains key accounting information for the operating unit within the finance system. Interprets and analyzes financial operations and transactions, forecasts trends, and develops special complex reports and analyses for management and funding agencies; makes recommendations for asset utilization and expenditure control. Designs complex accounting and database applications for personal computers; balances and maintains ledgers for the automated financial and human resource management systems. Interacts with university auditors and assists independent auditors with interim and year-end audits, as appropriate.

Required Education, Experience, Certification/License, Equivalency
Required Education:Bachelor's degree in Accountancy.; Required Experience:Three (3) years of professional experience directly related to the standard duties as outlined.; Equivalency:Bachelor's degree and successful completion of at least 15 credit hours of Accounting (ACCT) course work and three (3) years of professional experience directly related to the standard duties as outlined.; Required Certification/License:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
KNOWLEDGE:Knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal regulations, and generally accepted accounting principles. Knowledge of computerized information systems used in financial and/or accounting applications. Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control procedures.; SKILLS:Employee development and performance management skills.; ABILITIES:Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to analyze and interpret financial data and prepare financial reports, statements and/or projections. Ability to monitor and maintain institutional revenue levels and liability accounts. Ability to analyze budgetary expenditures for compliance with funding agencies' budgets, policies, and procedures. Ability to supervise and train employees, to include organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments. Ability to implement policies and procedures to maintain compliance with various regulations.

Job Duties and Responsibilities
This position will primarily serve as a support position to Facilities Utility Manager and provide business support to the Utilities and Plant Operations shops. Will serve on a team responsible for the planning, tracking, forecasting and reporting of utility information. The position will report directly to the Utility Manager and will review and process day to day business transactions for the Utility & Plant Operation units.

Preferred Qualifications

Special Requirements of the Position

Department Contact:  Lorraine Silva, 575-646-1480, lorrsilv@nmsu.edu

Contingent Upon Funding: Contingent upon funding

Bargaining Unit Eligibility: This is NOT a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

Standard Work Schedule: Standard (M-F, 8-5)

If Not a Standard Work Schedule: 

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.