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Accountant 2

University of New Mexico
Monthly: $3,697.20 - $5,191.33
life insurance, remote work
United States, New Mexico, Albuquerque
1 University Of New Mexico (Show on map)
Apr 17, 2025
Requisition ID req32972 Working Title Accountant 2 Position Grade 12 Position Summary The Department of Cell Biology and Physiology in the UNM School of Medicine is seeking a professional, detail-oriented Accountant II. The ideal candidate has strong problem-solving skills, is a motivated self-starter with a strong accounting background in both unrestricted and restricted sponsored projects accounting (i.e., Contracts and Grants) ensuring compliance with regulations and supporting faculty. The department is a research-active academic department and this individual will oversee all funding and accounting responsibilities for the department. We are looking for an Accountant II who is eager to bring fresh ideas and modern accounting practices to our team. We seek someone who is proactive, innovative, and excited about streamlining financial tracking and reporting. This role is a great opportunity to make a lasting impact by helping to implement best practices and enhance the accuracy and efficiency of our accounting operations. The qualified candidate will be responsible for managing unrestricted and restricted funds to include but not limited to completing and entering budgets, monitoring, completing monthly reconciliation of indexes, preparing and updating monthly projection reports and other financial reports. Processing monthly financial statements and projection reports, processing financial transactions such as labor redistributions, reimbursements, requisitions and journal vouchers. Coordination and preparation of regularly scheduled and special billings. Provide guidance and support to faculty and staff regarding accounting related issues and UNM policies and procedures. See the Position Description for additional information. Conditions of Employment Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree and successful completion of at least 12 credit hours of university-level accounting through intermediate accounting; at least 1 year of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified. Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis. Preferred Qualifications Experience with UNM related systems such as Banner and MyReports. UNM accounting experience to include policies and procedures, including labor distributions, journal vouchers, non-standard payments, and requisitions. Experience with UNM categorization of reserves, mid-year projections, and annual budget processes. Ability to research, collect, analyze, compile data, and develop financial reports. Proficient in MS Office to analyze and interpret financial data and prepare financial reports. Budget development, budget monitoring, and forecasting. Experience with restricted and unrestricted accounting. Experience with balancing and reconciling accounts. Knowledge of sponsored projects, pre-award, and UNM funding submission portal. Additional Requirements Campus Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM Department Cell Biology (624A) Employment Type Staff Staff Type Regular - Full-Time Term End Date Status Exempt Pay Monthly: $3,697.20 - $5,191.33 Benefits Eligible This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for a more information. ERB Statement As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid. Background Check Required Yes For Best Consideration Date 4/21/2025 Eligible for Remote Work No Eligible for Remote Work Statement Partial/hybrid remote work may be negotiable after 6 months. 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. Complete the UNMJobs application and attach a current resume and cover letter. Provide at least three (3) professional references, either in your resume or as a separate attachment. Your resume should include a complete work history, with beginning and ending dates (month/year). The cover letter should address how your qualifications and experience match the preferred qualifications that are detailed in the job ad. *Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular* or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.** 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. The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.