Accountant I AP

The following is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This list of duties is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all the functions and responsibilities performed.

Position Summary:
Under limited supervision of the Accounts Payable Supervisor, process and issue payment of operational liabilities, data entry, verify accuracy in assigned duties, posting of transactions, and provide support and training for staff members.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage Business Office imaging program
• Train, supervise, monitor and adjust workload of student employees
• Perform complex accounting related to university purchases
• Verify and process payment for Issue Check Requisitions, Request for Payment forms and Blanket Purchase Orders
• Schedule and process deferred vendor payments
• Assist with 1099-MISC processes
• Assist with the verification and documentation of New Mexico Gross Receipts liabilities for student activities
• Communicate with vendors and university staff - inform departments of proper procedures and ensure the procedures are followed
• Assist with fiscal year end payable list
• Regular and predictable attendance is required
• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Job Requirements:

A Bachelor's degree and a minimum of two years' experience directly related to the duties specified or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of bookkeeping principles and practices, including the keeping of financial accounts, records retention and preparation of reports
• Ability to perform moderately complex bookkeeping and financial record-keeping
• Ability to pay close attention to detail
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Skill in the use of standard office equipment including desk calculator by touch and computer

Physical Demand and Working Conditions:

• Work is performed during normal work hours, with some evenings and weekends to meet deadlines
• Work is sedentary in nature that at times requires exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
  

Essential Functions: [As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, these include the aforementioned duties and responsibilities, job knowledge, skills, and abilities, physical demands and working conditions. This is not necessarily an all-inclusive listing.]

Condition of Employment: Must pass a pre-employment background check.

Electronic Application Instructions: Electronic applications should be submitted through the "Apply" link on the top of this page. Please attach the following required documents to your electronic application:

Required Documents:

Please ensure that you attach all required documents even if you have applied for other positions at ENMU as the committee does not have access to those records.

Letter of interest
Resume
Contact information for three references (blind or off list reference checks may be conducted on finalists)
Transcripts (unofficial for application purposes)

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