Accounting Assistant

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.

If this sounds like an interesting position for you, we encourage you to apply. We are a 24/7 facility. We work on the weekends and holidays.

For more information please visit: https://hsc.unm.edu/omi/
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
Accounts payable: logging bills, preparing payments, verifying invoices
Accounts receivable: 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

* 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

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.

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.