Accounting Assistant

University of New Mexico

Albuquerque, NM

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Software, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Administrative Skills, Billing, Data Entry, Educational Administration, Financial Reporting, Legal, Medical Office, Medicine, Operational Support, Organizational Skills, Pathology, Project/Program Coordination, Reconciliation, Record Keeping, Spreadsheets
LOCATION
Albuquerque, NM
POSTED
11 days ago

The Office of the Medical Investigator (OMI), a nationally accredited program within the University of New Mexico School of Medicine Department of Pathology, is seeking a highly organized and experienced Administrative Assistant 3 to support complex operational, educational, and programmatic functions.

OMI investigates deaths across New Mexico that are sudden, violent, untimely, or unexpected and serves families, communities, and legal partners with professionalism and compassion. This position plays a critical role in supporting departmental operations, coordinating projects, and maintaining structured workflows that support both administrative and medical education-related initiatives. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, demonstrates strong independent judgment, and brings advanced experience with Smartsheets and data-driven tracking systems.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Data Entry & Record Keeping

Recording invoices, receipts, and payments

Updating spreadsheets or accounting software

Maintaining organized digital or physical files

  • Assisting with Accounts Payable & Receivable

Accounts payable: logging bills, preparing payments, verifying invoices

Accounts receivable: tracking incoming payments, sending reminders for overdue balances

  • Bank and Account Reconciliation

Identifying discrepancies

Flagging missing or duplicate transactions

Assisting in correcting errors

  • Supporting Financial Reporting

Expense summaries

Budget tracking sheets

Monthly financial snapshots

  • Administrative Support

Filing documents

Organizing financial records

Responding to basic email inquiries

Scheduling or assisting with audits

About the Company

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University of New Mexico

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Positions


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COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employees
INDUSTRY
Education
FOUNDED
1889
WEBSITE
http://www.unm.edu/