Payroll Analyst

About New Mexico Military Institute:The New Mexico Military Institute (NMMI) is a state-supported, co-educational institution offering college preparatory education at the high school and junior college levels. With a student body of up to 1,000 cadets, NMMI provides a comprehensive academic experience complemented by Junior and Senior Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) programs. The high school curriculum is fully accredited, preparing students for higher education. The junior college program facilitates cadet transfer to four-year colleges and universities. Additionally, NMMI houses the Intermediate Preparatory Academy (IPA) for grades 6-8. The IPA delivers a distinctive curriculum emphasizing immersive, intensive, hands-on learning in a structured environment.

Position Under the supervision of the Comptroller, the Payroll Analyst receives and processes payroll information, invoices miscellaneous charges, provides financial data to cadets and/or their parents, and is tasked with maintaining accurate records. This is a non-exempt, 12-month, full-time position. The salary ranges between $48,000.00 to $55,000.00, depending on qualifications. The job description is available upon request.

Tasks:

· Receive, process, and perform payroll functions, such as data entry, balancing and reconciling, prepare accounts payable items, maintain different areas of employee information, and perform extensive federal and state reporting.

· Maintain close communication with Human Resources Staff on personnel matters.

· Responsible for privileged and extremely confidential information and records. Proper and restricted use of this information is imperative.

· Serve as one of six financial advisors and assist cadets and/or parents regarding their accounts.

· Other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills:

· Knowledge of the principles and methods of accounting and payroll.

· Knowledge of NMMI Policies and Procedures, State Statutes, IRS regulations, and Federal Laws as they pertain to payroll.

· Ability to obtain knowledge of the processing requirements at NMMI.

· Ability to obtain knowledge of various cadet accounts.

· Skill in developing and maintaining manual and automated filing systems.

· Skill in developing and maintaining effective relationships with employees and cadets.

Qualifications:

Required:

· Associate’s Degree or High School Diploma with equivalent experience in a related field.

· Three (3) years of payroll experience.

Preferred:

· Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.

· Four (4) or more years of payroll experience

· Bilingual.

Why Should You Apply?

· NM Educational Retirement Board (ERB) pension plan through the State of New Mexico.

· Paid holidays and sick/annual leave accruals.

· Excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance through the State of New Mexico.

· Culture.

· NMMI offers a rich history and tradition of educating tomorrow’s leaders since 1891.

· Development opportunities.

How to Apply:Send your application, resume, transcripts, and letter of interest to the NMMI HR Office located in Luna Hall, 101 W College Blvd, Roswell, NM, 88201, or email employment@nmmi.edu. Applications are located at: https://www.nmmi.edu/human-resources/employment-opportunities/. NMMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $48,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $48,000 - $55,000