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Accounting Assistant

University of New Mexico
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • $14.50 Per Hour
30+ days ago

Job Description

Student Intermediate Level

Requisition IDreq37327 Working TitleAccounting Assistant Pay$14.50 Hourly CampusMain - Albuquerque, NM DepartmentStudent Govt Acct Office (670C) Employment TypeStudent Employment Student TypeWork-Study StatusNon-Exempt Background Check RequiredNo For Best Consideration Date8/13/2026 Position Summary

Key Responsibilities:

Data Entry & Record Keeping

Recording purchase requests, budget revisions, deposits, and other required documentation submitted to SGAO office

Updating spreadsheets or accounting software

Maintaining organized digital or physical files

Assisting in correcting account errors

Assist with budget tracking sheets

Administrative Support

Filing documents

Organizing financial records

Serve as receptionist, greeting students as they enter the office

Initial support for basic inquiries, both digitally and in person

Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Equivalencies not found for this position

Preferred Qualifications

  • Attention to detail
  • Basic understanding of accounting principles
  • Time management and professionalism in a financial environment

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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.

Numbers & Facts

LocationAlbuquerque, NM
IndustryEducation
Company Size100 to 499 employees
Year Founded1889
Websitehttp://www.unm.edu/

About Company

Why work at UNM?


For firsthand information on why UNM is a great place to work and learn, visit UNM Proud to hear directly from University employees, faculty, students, and alumni. In addition to all the University has to offer, you have the added benefit of living in New Mexico, a land rich with art, history, culture, and outdoor activities, all with a very affordable cost of living. For more about life in New Mexico, visit NewMexicoTrue. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.


Positions


UNM has a number of positions available for staff, faculty, and student employees in various academic fields and levels of experience. Everyone hired into the UNM community serves a vital role in supporting our mission. We’re here to educate and encourage students to develop the values, habits of mind, knowledge, and skills that they need to be enlightened citizens, contribute to the state and national economies, and lead satisfying lives.

Skills

  • Accountingunmatched
  • Accounting Softwareunmatched
  • Administrative Skillsunmatched
  • Budget Managementunmatched
  • Budgetingunmatched
  • Detail Orientedunmatched
  • Documentationunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Spreadsheetsunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched

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