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Accounting Intern SFAO

CompanyUniversity of New Mexico
LocationAlbuquerque
Work ModeOn Site
PostedFebruary 17, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will perform various clerical and routine accounting tasks, including the creation and maintenance of spreadsheets, verifying and processing award and tuition payment forms, and assisting with account reconciliation processes. Duties also involve data entry into Banner, running queries for reporting, and preparing journal entries.
Internship Type
full time
Salary Range
$14 - $17
Company Size
2187
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
As the only academic health center in the state, UNM HSC combines its three mission areas - education, research and patient care - to provide New Mexicans with the highest level of health care. UNM HSC was established in 1994 and is located on the University of New Mexico campus in Albuquerque, New Mexico. UNM HSC is made up of the following academic and clinical entities: * School of Medicine * College of Nursing * College of Pharmacy * College of Population Health * Health Sciences Library and Informatics Center * Clinical & Translational Science Center (CTSC) * UNM Hospitals (New Mexico's only Level I Trauma Center) * UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center * UNM Sandoval Regional Medical Center
About the Role

Student Intermediate Level

Requisition IDreq35917
Working TitleAccounting Intern SFAO
Pay$14.00 - $16.50 Hourly
CampusMain - Albuquerque, NM
DepartmentSFAO Administration (454B)
Employment TypeStudent Employment
Student TypeWork-Study
StatusNon-Exempt
Background Check RequiredNo
For Best Consideration Date3/3/2026
Position SummarySTUDENT 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

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

*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, in 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
*Creation and maintenance of spreadsheets
*Verifying and processing of departmental award and tuition payment forms
Minimum Qualifications

Equivalencies not found for this position

Preferred Qualifications

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS: Accounting major with a minimum of 9 hours of accounting coursework and/or relevant experience in basic accounting process

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
REQUIRED:

· 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. 

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 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.

Key Skills
Ms ExcelData EntryWord ProcessingCash ManagementAccounting ProceduresRecords ReportingRecords MaintenanceProblem SolvingSpreadsheet CreationSpreadsheet MaintenanceData AnalysisJournal Entry PreparationAccount ReconciliationQuery Running
Categories
Finance & AccountingAdministrative