Accounting Assistant

Accounting Assistant Pay: $15.00 Hourly Campus: Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM Department: Office of the Medical Investigator (OMI) Employment 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. 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: Logging bills, preparing payments, verifying invoices; 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: Only applications submitted through 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.