503433 Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States Staff Staff Full-time Closing at: Jul 10 2026 - 23:55

MDT Department Contact:

Maggie Fraga, margarod@nmsu.edu

Internal or External Search:

External - Open to all applicants

Advertising Summary:

Thank you for your interest in joining the Restricted Accounting team at NMSU! The Accountant, Sr. position supports the team in compliance monitoring, expenditure review and approval for sponsored awards, gifts, and financial aid, as well as agency invoicing, financial reporting, and award closeout.

Position Details Position Title:

Accountant Senior College/Division:

Administration and Finance Department:

530410-RESTRICTED

ACCOUNTING

Location:

Las Cruces Offsite Location (if applicable):

Target Hourly/Salary Rate:

$53,165.80 - $67,786.96 to Commensurate with Experience.

Appointment Full-time Equivalency:

1.0

FLSA Status :

Exempt Bargaining Unit Announcement:

This is NOT a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

Contingent Upon Funding:

Not Applicable Standard Work Schedule:

Standard (M-F, 8-5) If Not a

Standard Work Schedule:

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Position performs compliance monitoring, expenditure transactional review and approval for sponsored awards, gifts, appropriations and financial aid. Responsible for timely submission of agency invoicing/financial reports to maximize cash flow, accurate reporting of Federal awards within the university financial statements, timely award closeout, Banner GR/fund terming and audit requests. Maintains customer-oriented interaction with external agencies, colleges/departments, and administrators. Reconciles the restricted fund to prepare a final invoice or financial report and term the fund. Reviews and completes sponsored award audit responses. Reviews and interprets general accounting policies to ensure proper monitoring of sponsored awards. Ensures that the work is performed accurately and that it is in line with the university's policies and procedures and external requirements. Monitors asset, liability and fund balance accounts. Reviews and approves expense allocations and journal entries. Performs activities for the central office related to the monthly and annual close process. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications Required Education and Experience:

Associate's Degree + 4 years of relevant experience or a Bachelor's degree + 2 years of relevant experience.

Equivalent Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

Special Certification/Licensure:

Working Conditions and Physical Effort Environment:

Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.

Physical Effort:

No or very limited physical effort required.

Lifting Requirements:

Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 10 pounds or some standing or walking.

Risk:

No or very limited exposure to physical risk.