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)
Mar 27, 2025
Requisition ID req32815 Working Title Accountant 2 Position Grade 12 Position Summary The Department of Molecular Genetics & Microbiology in the UNM School of Medicine is seeking a professional, self-starter, detail-oriented Accountant II who possesses strong problem solving, possess the ability to multi-task, and prioritize daily duties and projects. We are seeking the ideal candidate who 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 qualified candidate will be responsible for managing unrestricted and restricted funds to include 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 PCard reconciliations, reimbursements, requisitions and journal vouchers. Processing financial transactions such as labor re distributions, journal vouchers, coordination and preparation of regularly scheduled and special billings. Providing guidance and support to faculty and staff in regards to 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 Applicants should have the knowledge and the ability to interpret local, state, federal, and private funding, contracts and grants ensuring compliance with fiscal accountability and reporting and funding requirements. Proficient in MS Excel to analyze/interpret financial date and prepare financial reports Experience working with UNM financial systems including: Banner, Chrome River, LoboWeb, MyReports Knowledge of University Policies/Procedures and applicable local, state, and federal regulations Ability to work independently and as a team member Additional Requirements Campus Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM Department Molecular Genetics Microbiology (564A) 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 3/25/2025 Eligible for Remote Work Yes Eligible for Remote Work Statement Position is currently hybrid with some required days in office. 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. Required covered letter; Required three references one being a previous supervisor with phone numbers and email addresses listed. *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.