Please submit a cover letter with your resume, and application to be considered for this role.

Join our team at The University of New Mexico Foundation, a dynamic and mission-driven organization dedicated to advance the University of New Mexico by fostering philanthropy and stewarding donor contributions to support academic excellence, student success, and research innovation. We are seeking a diligent and detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our Gift and Treasury team. If you're passionate about finance, thrive in a collaborative environment, and are committed to accuracy and integrity in accounting practices, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

Process cash, investment, endowment, gift, and ledger transactions while ensuring compliance with accounting standards and organizational policies.
Review financial documents for verification and appropriate authorization.
Prepare spreadsheets of financial data for input/upload into finance systems and generate reports.
Maintain accuracy and completeness of the endowment database, including transactions and reconciliations.
Analyze and reconcile accounting records, prepare correcting entries, and conduct fund account reconciliations.
Assist in preparing and compiling audit work papers.
Foster a diverse and inclusive work environment that values cultural competence and respect for all backgrounds and beliefs.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

Associates degree in accounting; baccalaureate degree preferred.

Compensation Salary Range:

$40,000 - $50,000

The salary range is estimated, and actual salary will be determined after consideration of the selected candidate's experience and qualifications, and application of any approved geographic salary differential.

Other Requirements:

Must be able to drive personal vehicle for University and Foundation business (mileage reimbursed) and hold a valid driver’s license with current insurance, and a clean driving record. Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of criminal, driving record, and employment background screening. Some positions may also require credit background screening as well.

Working Conditions:

This position may be eligible for a hybrid work schedule.
Prolonged periods sitting or standing at a desk and working on a computer.
Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times, with or without assistance such as a dolly or cart.
May be required, on occasion, to drive personal vehicle for job-related business.
Ability and willingness to work extended hours, as necessary.

The UNM Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and is dedicated to maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Why Join the Foundation:

The UNM Foundation is an active, diverse, creative, and inclusive community. We value experience, ensuring your unique contributions are recognized and fairly compensated.

We offer the opportunity to work collaboratively with a group of highly motivated, mission-driven, and results-oriented development professionals and administrators.

We offer a broad set of competitive benefits including healthcare options, ongoing professional development, educational opportunities, unlimited flexible paid leave, paid holidays, a wellness program, exceptional retirement contributions, and much more.

The role of great public, research-intensive universities has never been more critical. In addition to generating advanced research and educating future leaders through nationally ranked academic programs, UNM impacts lives and communities worldwide. The UNM Foundation staff is central to this equation, and we invite you to apply and be part of a movement changing lives for generations to come.

Benefits:

403(b)
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance

Foundation Office:

700 Lomas Blvd. NE, Two Woodward Center, Albuquerque, NM 87102

Office hours: 8am to 5pm

Accessibility:

The University of New Mexico Foundation is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. If you are interested in applying for employment with us and need special assistance or an accommodation to use our website or to apply for a position, please contact Gretchen Doyle, Senior Associate Vice President of Human Resources, at 505-313-7647.

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Staff Accountant; Gifts & Treasury