 | NEW MEXICO STATE UNIVERSITY |
HUMAN RESOURCES SERVICES | |
POSITION CLASSIFICATION DESCRIPTION | |
| Position Classification Title: | Accountant,Sr |
| Position Classification Code: | C3003 |
| Job Family: | Business, Accounting and Finance |
| Pay Level: | 07 |
| Exempt Status: | Exempt |
| This description is intended to describe the general nature of the work being performed. It is not intended to be a complete list of specific duties of any particular position. Duties, responsibilities and bargaining unit eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position. | |
| Purpose of Classification: | |
| Under general direction, responsible for the more complex activities associated with maintaining ledger accounts and for developing financial statements and reports. Position may provide functional advice or training to less-experienced accountant positions. | |
| Standard Duties: | |
| Monitors and maintains appropriate revenue levels by actions such as letter of credit draw downs and cost reimbursement or fee-for-service billings; oversees major liability accounts for the organization. May direct or supervise the work of assigned personnel which may include recommendations for hiring, firing, performance evaluation, training, work allocation, and problem resolution. May serve on University committees that develop accounting policies and procedures. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned. Oversees daily processing and accounting for revenue and expenditures by departments; reviews and reports financial transactions to funding sources; ensures accuracy, completeness, and compliance with university, local, state, and federal requirements, and standard accounting and audit procedures. Monitors and maintains key accounting information for the operating unit within the finance system. Interprets and analyzes financial operations and transactions, forecasts trends, and develops special complex reports and analyses for management and funding agencies; makes recommendations for asset utilization and expenditure control. Designs complex accounting and database applications for personal computers; balances and maintains ledgers for the automated financial and human resource management systems. Interacts with university auditors and assists independent auditors with interim and year-end audits, as appropriate. | |
| Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: | |
| Knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal regulations, and generally accepted accounting principles. Knowledge of computerized information systems used in financial and/or accounting applications. Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control procedures. | |
| Employee development and performance management skills. | |
| Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to analyze and interpret financial data and prepare financial reports, statements and/or projections. Ability to monitor and maintain institutional revenue levels and liability accounts. Ability to analyze budgetary expenditures for compliance with funding agencies' budgets, policies, and procedures. Ability to supervise and train employees, to include organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments. Ability to implement policies and procedures to maintain compliance with various regulations. | |
| Minimum Qualifications: | |
| Education- Bachelor's degree in Accountancy. | |
| Experience- Three (3) years of professional experience directly related to the standard duties as outlined. | |
| Equivalency- Bachelor's degree and successful completion of at least 15 credit hours of Accounting (ACCT) course work and three (3) years of professional experience directly related to the standard duties as outlined. | |
| Certifications/License- | |
| Departmental Requirements- | |
| Special Requirements- | |