Cost Accountant jobs in Rio Rancho, NM

The University of New Mexico Health Science Center, Health and Health Sciences Information Technology (HHSIT) department seeks an individual who has advanced knowledge and experience in unrestricted accounting, to join our administrative operations team. The Accountant 3 position will oversee the department's day-to-day accounting operations, researching and problem-solving budget, procurement, fund, and expenditure issues for a dynamic, fast-paced department. They will serve as the main resource for daily financial transactions and tactical issue resolution for the department on things like UNM policy, procedures, and department standardization for financial transactions.

This position will participate in budget and financial meetings and will fiscally assist the managers to oversee our complex IT procurement and licensing subscriptions. The preferred candidate will be a self-starter, highly motivated with exceptional interpersonal skills, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to establish priorities and complete projects on time. Being a team player, demonstrating excellent verbal/written communication skills, and having the ability to work independently is essential. To be considered for the position, please submit a cover letter, your resume and a completed UNM application through UNM Jobs.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Reconciliations: Preparation of monthly budget reconciliations and reporting for all IT indices, telecom, renewal dates (licenses, maintenance & support). Resolution of AP/vendor reconciliation issues, and ad-hoc issues as needed. Process journal vouchers as needed.

Purchasing: Approve purchases to index budgets, approve Chrome River reports, lead for department purchasing and guidance (LoboMart & PCard).

Budget: Prepare annual budget (Budget Planner & Salary Planner), bi-annual budget review documents, and 5-yr budget projections, and transfer to plant forms & JV.

Internal invoices/reimbursements: Prepare invoices to departments for systems & applications support, component cost sharing, and pass-through expenses. This requires both JVs and NSAR submissions.

HR/Payroll: Approve salaries for budget purposes at posting and hire, completing the internal Recruitment form. Approve payroll, serve as backup payroll Timekeeper, process EPAF and labor redistributions. Backup for new employee tasks such as process key/badge access requests.

Various: Submit Facilities Management service requests for facility related issues, submit telecom requests for various issues, maintain office supplies for all staff. Annually: update Internal Service Rate document & LMS database rates, assist with UNMH salary agreements, update Cost Share document.