Sr Fiscal Services Tech

This position will support two Health Equity and Social Connectedness for Older Adults programs within the Office for Community Health (OCH). These are grant funded programs in partnership with Aging and Long-term Services Department (ALTSD) with multiple contracts and MOAs between OCH, the funder, and external contractors and vendors.

Initiates, processes, and maintains records of a variety of complex fiscal, budgetary, and/or other associated transactions. Either direct or indirect support of accountants and/or unit management. Investigates and resolves problems related to funds, budgets, expenditures, and/or procurement practices. Provides reports and analyses on complex fiscal issues, as assigned. Helps in the development, implementation, and management of fiscal systems and procedures. Apply basic concepts, methods, and techniques. May serve as unit/area transaction initiator or requisitioner.

- Ability to understand and apply general accounting processes.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
- Research, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
- Ability to use independent judgment and to manage confidential information.

See the Position Description for additional information.

High school diploma or GED; at least 5 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

- Strong team player and collaborator - Ability to
understand and apply University policies and procedures and Federal/State
financial regulations.
- Strong organizational and follow-up skills. - Ability to
access, search, and navigate on the web.
- Strong working knowledge of MS Excel and Word software.
- Knowledge of SmartSheet
- Experience working
with PCard, UNM fiscal policies, grant awards, and accounting practices.
- Experience preparing financial reports, statements, and
projections using standard and fund accounting principles,
- methods and applications on an automated accounting system
or spreadsheets
- Experience reconciling,
balancing and maintaining standard accounting records
- Experience preparing and monitoring budgets and/or other
fiscal tracking mechanisms using finance, accounting, budgeting and cost
control procedures.

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Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.

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.

The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.