Sr Fiscal Services Tech

The Department of Computer Science at the University of New Mexico is seeking a highly motivated and energetic professional to serve as the department's Sr. Fiscal Services Tech. The Department of Computer Science is a research-active academic department and requires a Sr. Fiscal Services Tech to assist with a wide variety of accounting functions and administrative processes.

The individual in this position will initiate, process, and maintain records of a variety of complex fiscal, budgetary, and associated transactions, in direct support of the accountant and department administrator. This individual will investigate and resolve problems related to funds, budgets, expenditures, and procurement practices, and provide reports and analyses on complex fiscal issues, as assigned. It is critical that the individual be able to provide assistance in the development, implementation, and management of fiscal systems and procedures, applying basic concepts, methods, and techniques.

The successful candidate will be dependable and team-oriented, have excellent attention to detail and strong interpersonal skills, and collaborate effectively with a wide range of individuals in a very diverse work environment.

Department Facts:

Computer Science Regular Faculty + Lecturers: 19

Active Resident Research Faculty: 2

Other Affiliated Post-Docs, Adjuncts, etc: 4+

CS Staff: 7 office

Total Graduate Students: 102

Total Undergraduate Students: 646

Department I&G Budget: ~$3.3M

Research Expenditures: ~$2M

General Duties and Responsibilities

• Conducts department purchasing and reimbursement transactions and reviews purchasing documents for availability of funding, mathematical correctness, and compliance with University policy and state and federal funding requirements.
• Monitors revenue and expenses for departmental accounts; ensures expenditure control and compliance with funding and reporting requirements, University policy, and standard accounting procedures.
• Creates and processes department graduate assistantship contracts, monitors contract funding sources and completes adjustments as necessary.
• Responds to requests and concerns regarding fiscal transactions; analyzes and provides reports and correspondence on unresolved problems.
• Interacts with and trains department staff regarding financial policies and procedures; serves as liaison with client department representatives, vendors, funding source representatives in the resolution of financial issues.
• Maintains confidentiality of appropriate records, contracts, documents, and data in compliance with Federal, State, and University regulations and policies.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.