Accountant

Compensation
$53,997 - $67,469

*Position is limited-term, with contract renewal occurring annually on June 30th*
Limited Term End Date
6-30-2027

Position Summary
The Accountant is responsible for performing professional accounting duties including ledger management and analysis, cost and financial evaluation, fund reconciliation, transaction posting, and inventory oversight. This position conducts in-depth analysis of complex financial and operational data to generate comprehensive management reports, financial statements, and forecasts. It ensures strict adherence to generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and CNM policies in the execution, review, verification, and reporting of fiscal transactions. Additionally, the Accountant provides support across CNM entities, including CNM, CNM Foundation, CNM Ingenuity, and CNM Holdings, contributing to the institution's overall financial integrity and compliance.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Executes specialized accounting functions encompassing general ledger management, accounts payable and receivable, contract and grant accounting, not-for-profit financial oversight, and payroll administration.

• Executes a wide range of accounting functions, including journal entries, bank, balance sheet, and investment account reconciliations, cost allocation, invoice processing, as well as month-end and year-end closings, while preparing and recording entries for assets, liabilities, revenue, and expenses based on a comprehensive analysis of account data.

• Supports audit processes by providing documentation, reviewing findings, and identifying risks to the enterprise through pre- and post-audits.

• Processes financial transactions and adjustments, including requisitions, expense reports, payroll changes, stipends, and budget updates, and ensures proper documentation and compliance with policies.

• Evaluates financial data and statements to ensure accuracy and integrity.

• Refines, develops, and documents business processes and accounting policies to strengthen internal controls and safeguard organizational integrity.

• Assists in consolidating financial data and relevant documents to accurately convey the organization's financial position.

• Prepares accurate accounting reports and conveys the results.

• Ensures compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) and Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) regulations, federal and state regulations, and college policies.

• Provides mentorship and collaborates with accounting professionals across departments.

• Handles sensitive financial data following the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), and Security policies and procedures, across the CNM enterprise.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (Accounting, Business, Finance, Management) and three years of related experience AND a minimum of fifteen (15) credit hours of accounting coursework

• Accounting Degrees are preferred

Preferences:

• Previous Grant Experience
  
• Degrees in Accounting
  

*Position is limited-term, with contract renewal occurring annually on June 30th*

EEO STATEMENT:

As an EEO employer, Central New Mexico Community College will not discriminate in our employment practices based on an applicant's race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, serious medical condition or status as a protected veteran or spousal affiliation. Central New Mexico Community College hires only U.S. citizens and individuals lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.