Jr. Accountant Assistant

Organization: Cuidando Los Ninos

Location: 1500 Walter SE Albuquerque, NM 87102

An Off-Campus Work-Study Position - MUST have a Work-Study Award

Basic Function: Under the general
supervision of the Financial Director, the Staff Jr. Accountant provides PR & A/P recurring
activities/entries, to subsidiaries/feeder systems.

Position
Reports To: Financial Director

Responsibilities:
Payroll: works closely with organization employees to collect relevant documents I-9, W4, benefits paperwork, etc. Paperwork that guarantees paychecks are issued promptly.
Processing Payroll: The duty is to process payrolls for all employees. This includes calculating hours worked, deductions, overtime, and reimbursements weekly. Confidentiality: Payroll specialists handle sensitive personal and financial data, so they must be trustworthy and maintain high standards of confidentiality.

Time Management Skills: Payroll tasks are often time-sensitive, with strict deadlines for when employees must be paid.

Accounts Payables
Process vendor invoices and expense reports in a timely manner.
Verify accuracy of invoices and resolve any discrepancies.
Prepare and perform weekly check runs.
Reconcile vendor statements and resolve any outstanding issues.
Assist with month-end closing activities related to grant drawdowns.
Maintain organized and up-to-date records of all payables.

Accounts Payable: post invoices, bills and reimbursement requests.
Help prepare for programmatic/financial audits.
Create and maintain a variety of spreadsheets.
File correspondence, invoices, receipts, and other records in alphabetical or numerical order or according to the filing system used. Locate and remove material from file when requested.
Create and maintain filing system.
Other duties as assigned.

15-20 Hours Per Week Required

Enrolled in a degree seeking program at UNM, Enrolled at least half-time (6 hours) at UNM for fall and spring semesters (Audit hours do not count), and if Work Study, you must meet Satisfactory Academic Progress.

Qualifications
Summary:

Going towards Bachelor'/master's
degree in business with emphasis in accounting.
Ability to establish
goals and objectives, organize activities and projects, implement
appropriate systems, work independently, and demonstrate good judgment.
Competency with computer
equipment and software and other electronic devices to perform work
effectively and efficiently. Knowledge of Quick-books, Microsoft Word,
Excel, and accounting software.
Excellent analytical and organizational abilities.
Skilled in Excel.
Skilled in
maintaining a high level of confidentiality.

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