Eastern New Mexico University Hiring for Accountant – Broadcast Center at Portales, NM Full Time

Under general direction, supervises the business operations of KENW-TV/FM and the Broadcast Center in concert with the university business affairs office.

Minimum Job Requirements: Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 3 years accounting experience or an equivalent combination of education/experience. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides exceptional customer service in all interactions with students, staff, and the general public
• Coordinates with the University Business Office in preparing annual financial reports and budgets
• Assist in constructing the multi-million-dollar Broadcast Center budget
• Monitor the budgets and accounts on Banner
• Verify and prepare requisitions for purchases and blanket purchase orders 
• Reviews purchasing card transactions monthly and submits reports and receipts to the Business Office
• Communicate with vendors and see that all invoices are paid in a timely manner
• Supervise and submit reports in a timely manner as needed for the FCC, other federal and state entities, and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB)
• Supervise front desk reception
• Work with KENW legal counsel to ensure compliance with FCC Rules & Regulations
• Prepare time sheets and leave reports for both staff and student employees
• Supervise annual Harassment On-Line Training for all staff and student employees
• Work with University Auditors on the annual financial reports
• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 3 years accounting experience or an equivalent combination of education/experience.    

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of University policies and procedures and structures 
• Knowledge of bookkeeping principles and practices, including the keeping of financial accounts, records retention and preparation of reports
• Ability to perform moderately complex bookkeeping and financial record-keeping 
• Ability to pay close attention to detail
• Skill in the use of standard office and computer equipment
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community
• Ability to maintain friendly customer service and professional phone skills 
• Project management and organizational skills and the ability to work as a team player
• Ability to present a professional, pleasant and cooperative attitude in coordinating communication between staff and the general public

Physical Demand and Working Conditions:

• Work is performed during normal work hours, with some evenings and weekends to meet deadlines
• Work is sedentary in nature that at times requires exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

Essential Functions: [As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, these include the following responsibilities, minimum job knowledge, skills, and abilities.  This is not necessarily an all-inclusive listing.]

Application Review Date: Open Until Filled

Condition of Employment: Must pass a pre-employment background check.

Electronic Application Instructions: Electronic applications should be submitted through the “Apply” link on the top of this page. Please attach the following required documents to your electronic application:

Required Documents: Please ensure that you attach all required documents even if you have applied for other positions at ENMU as the committee does not have access to those records.

Letter of interest

Resume

Contact information for three references (Blind reference calls may be made on applicants who become a finalist for the position)

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