Accounting Assistant

Requisition ID req37174
Working Title Accounting Assistant
Pay $15.00 Hourly
Campus Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM
Department Office of the Medical Investigator (389A)
Employment Type Student Employment
Student Type Student Employment
Status Non-Exempt
Background Check Required
For Best Consideration Date 7/21/2026
Position Summary

As a nationally accredited program with a strong educational
component in The University of New Mexico School of Medicine, the Office of the
Medical Investigator (OMI) investigates any death occurring across the state of
New Mexico that is sudden, violent, untimely, unexpected or where a person is
found dead and the cause of death is unknown. The OMI, which is a special
program within the Department of Pathology, determines the cause and manner of
death in these cases, and provides formal death certification.

OMI is currently looking for an Accounting Assistant to join
our team. Our ideal candidate will be detail oriented and great with follow
through. We are looking for someone with a strong work ethic. The position also
requires data entry and a high degree of attention to detail. Our candidate
will be able to deal with graphic sights and intense smell.

If this sounds like an interesting position for you, we
encourage you to apply. We are a 24/7 facility. We work on the weekends and
holidays.

For more information please visit:

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

Minimum Qualifications


Preferred Qualifications

* Attention to detail
* Basic understanding of accounting principles
* Familiarity with tools like Excel or accounting software
(e.g., QuickBooks)
* Time management and professionalism in a financial
environment

Application Instructions

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the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job
advertisement on a 3rd party site, please
visit UNMJobs to submit an application.

Provide a copy of your recent transcript.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.