Accountant 2
 University of New Mexico | |
Monthly: $3,697.20-$5,191.33
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life insurance, remote work
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 United States, New Mexico, Albuquerque | |
| 1 University Of New Mexico (Show on map) | |
 Sep 11, 2024 | |
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Requisition ID req30869 Working Title Accountant 2 Position Grade 12 Position Summary The Department of Family and Community Medicine in the School of Medicine has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated individual, to work closely with the department administrator and accounting team as an Accountant 2. The individual must be detail oriented with excellent multitasking, communication & organizational skills. The position includes a broad range of administrative, financial (advanced accounting) and grant management skills to oversee and manage a federally and state funded Department with multiple research and program projects that are grant and contract supported. The qualified candidate must be able to work independently, meet deadlines on time, work with both restricted and non-restricted accounts, and must be able to manage complex funds flow for revenues and expenses. Duties Include: * Processing purchase order modifications, invoices for programs, and internal purchase requisitions for services as needed. * Monitoring and approving revenue and expenses for departmental accounts, ensuring compliance with funding and reporting requirements, and expenditure control. * Reviewing and reconciling assigned general ledger accounts, resolving discrepancies, and ensuring adherence to University Business Policies and Procedures. * Preparing financial reconciliations and providing information to management and senior graded program staff. * Analyzing complex financial and operating data and preparing projections. * Monitor financial data and reports for accuracy and enter data into Salary Planner and Budget Planner as well as the Categorization Asset Report. * Develop the budgets for assigned general ledger accounts and adjust as necessary throughout the current operating cycle. * Meeting regularly with program managers and/or faculty concerning the fiscal aspects of program planning, salary, and budget changes. * Performing general accounting functions as assigned. 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 Preferred Qualifications: * Experience working at UNM * Managing restricted and unrestricted accounts with specific timelines, employees, scope of work, and requirements of the funding agency * Experience managing multiple contracts & grants and programs with multiple principal investigators and program managers * Experience with using financial accounting systems such as Banner * Experience with Grant & Contract Accounting and Research Administration in an academic, non-profit, or higher education environment * Experience preparing and reviewing financial documents, including financial statements * Experience with reconciling, analyzing and reporting * Experience preparing financial projections and budgeting Additional Requirements Campus Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM Department Family Community Medicine FCM (160B) 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 9/16/2024 Eligible for Remote Work Yes Eligible for Remote Work Statement Hybrid schedule: in-office and remote and will be based on department needs. Application Instructions Only applications submitted through Please submit your resume and cover letter. Please include information about your completion of at least 12 credit hours of university-level accounting through intermediate accounting. 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. | |