Summary

Performs various clerical and routine accounting tasks in support of an operating unit, to include posting entries, verifying and reconciling input to financial reporting system output, processing payments, and/or assisting in preparation of billings and other financial reports. Responds to inquiries and contacts other departments and/or vendors to resolve a variety of problems. Assists in performance of various clerical duties.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Keys data and prepares batches for processing which involves sorting, alphabetizing, and running tapes to verify hash counts and totals.
2. Prepares purchasing, travel, personnel, or related documents.
3. Reconciles various expenditure reports to source documents; distributes and files financial documents and reports.
4. Answers telephones, opens and logs mail, meets and greets visitors, and assists in other clerical functions; may arrange travel and meetings and coordinate office security and key control.
5. Sorts documents; codes, logs, reviews for accuracy; matches supporting invoices to procurement documents; and verifies invoices for payment.
6. Prepares routine entries and posts financial transactions; reconciles entries and internal ledgers to financial reporting system reports.
7. Researches processing problems, contacts departments and vendors to resolve problems and expedite payment, and responds to inquiries by telephone or in writing; refers complex problems for solution.
8. Handles cash and cash related transactions, issues receipts, records and types money lists, and balances cash fund; enters cash transactions in ledgers and reconciles cash reports; prepares bank deposits.
9. Assists in preparation of financial statements such as billings, budgets, and cost reports.
10. Assists in ordering, care, maintenance, and utilization of department equipment, supplies, and inventories.
11. Distributes, reviews, calculates, and processes payroll time sheets and employment documents; verifies account numbers; maintains sick and annual leave and other payroll records.
12. May lead, guide, and train staff/student employees, interns, and/or volunteers performing related work; may participate in the recruitment of volunteers, as appropriate to the area of operation.
13. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Job Requirements

• High school diploma or GED; at least 6 months 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.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Ability to perform simple accounting procedures.
• Knowledge of cash management principles and/or procedures.
• Basic data entry and/or word processing skills.
• Records maintenance skills.
• Knowledge of payroll policies and procedures.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems.
• Knowledge of university accounting procedures involving procurement, travel, and/or employment.
• Ability to read, sort, check, count, and verify numbers.
• Ability to prepare routine administrative paperwork.
• Account balancing skills.
• Ability to use an automated accounting system.
• Ability to prepare financial reports.
• Knowledge of university invoicing procedures.
• Knowledge of accounts payable procedures and practices.

Distinguishing Characteristics

Position requires: a) Preparing routine administrative paperwork to include purchasing, accounts payable, acounts receivable, and payroll documents; and b) Updating routine existing financial records and reports using basic data entry and word processing on an automated accounting system or spreadsheet.

Conditions of Employment

• All regular, non-temporary positions assigned to this classification are represented by a labor union and subject to the terms and conditions of the CWA Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• 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.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

• No or very limited physical effort required.
• No or very limited exposure to physical risk.
• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.

The University of New Mexico provides all training required by OSHA to ensure employee safety.

Revised Date: 05/04/2021