Accounting Intern SFAO

Student Intermediate Level

Requisition

Working Title:

Accounting Intern SFAO

Pay: $14.00 - $16.50 Hourly

Campus:
Main - Albuquerque, NM

Department: SFAO Administration (454B)

Employment Type:

Student Employment

Student Type:
Work-Study

Status:
Non-Exempt

Background Check

Required:

No

For Best Consideration Date: 3/3/2026

STUDENT MUST BE WORK STUDY ELIGIBLE. Preference given to students enrolled at least half‑time during spring, summer, and fall terms. The Scholarships/Funds Management team of the Student Financial Aid Office is seeking an enthusiastic individual to work as Accounting Intern. The selected individual will perform various clerical and routine accounting tasks in support of the Financial Aid Office.

• Creation and maintenance of spreadsheets
• Verifying and processing of departmental award and tuition payment forms
• Assist in the performance of various account reconciliation processes
• Preparation of spreadsheets for financial analysis
• Data entry into Banner (UNM’s financial system) for funding transactions
• Running queries for data and reporting
• Journal entry preparation
• Account reconciliation
• Ensures strict confidentiality of financial records, compliance with federal and state privacy legislation
• Follows established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned
• Process off‑campus billing

Equivalencies not found for this position

• Account major with a minimum of 9 hours of accounting coursework and/or relevant experience in basic accounting process
• Proficient in the use of MS Excel
• Basic data entry and/or word processing skills.
• Knowledge of cash management principles and/or procedures.
• Ability to perform simple accounting procedures.
• Records reporting and maintenance skills.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems.

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. Please include a cover letter and resume.

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.