Finance & Accounting Lead

4 days ago


Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States University of New Mexico Full time
Student Technical Specialist

Requisition ID

req35085

Working Title

Finance & Accounting Lead

Pay

$21.00 Hourly

Campus

Main - Albuquerque, NM

Department

Off Campus Work Study (454F)

Employment Type

Student Employment

Student Type

Work-Study

Status

Non-Exempt

Background Check Required

No

For Best Consideration Date

12/1/2025

Position Summary

Organization: Global Give-A-Book

Location: CNM Montoya Campus

An Off-Campus Work-Study Position

Mission of the Role

Help us turn generosity into impact. You'll be the one who keeps our numbers clean, our plans clear, and our mission sustainable by managing finances with accuracy, insight, and heart.

Key Responsibilities

  • Track income and expenses across programs and campaigns

  • Maintain and update financial records including profit & loss statements and balance sheets

  • Prepare monthly and quarterly reports for leadership and board meetings

  • Create financial projections to support long-term planning

  • Help develop and manage budgets for projects and operations

  • Ensure donations and grants are tracked and allocated correctly

  • Coordinate with our bookkeeper, tax advisor, or CPA as needed

Qualities We're Looking ForWe're not just looking for someone who's good with numbers—we want someone who represents our mission with heart and excellence. You might be a great fit if you are:

  • Organized and detail-oriented – You keep things clean, clear, and correct

  • A strong communicator – You explain things simply and listen deeply

  • People-smart – You work well with others, even under pressure

  • Accountable and honest – You take ownership and act with integrity

  • Self-starting and driven – You don't wait to be told what needs doing

  • Professional in how you show up – You're a great representative of our brand

  • Coachable and open to feedback – You're always learning and growing

  • Excellent at time management – You prioritize what matters and meet deadlines

  • Mission-aligned – You believe in the power of books and the dignity of giving

  • A calm problem solver – You anticipate needs and bring clarity in chaos

What You Get

A meaningful role with room to grow, where your skills help books get into the hands of children who need them most—and your spreadsheets tell stories of impact.

15-20 Hours Per Week

Minimum Qualifications

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.

Preferred Qualifications

Requirements

  • Strong experience with QuickBooks, Excel, and/or other accounting tools

  • Familiarity with nonprofit financials is a big plus

Comfortable working independently and with a remote team

Application Instructions

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 submit a Cover Letter and Resume. MUST have a Work-Study Award.

The University of New Mexico has implemented a mandatory COVID-19 vaccine requirement for UNM students and employees. For detailed information, visit

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.



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