Accounts Payable: Accountant 2 at University of New Mexico – Albuquerque, New Mexico

Requisition ID: req36053

Working Title:
Accounts Payable: Accountant 2

Position Grade:
12

Position Summary:
The University of New Mexico, Office of the University Controller, also known as Financial Services, located on Main Campus is responsible for all central accounting functions for the University.

It is the responsibility of the Controller's Office to ensure compliance with all financial policies, rules, and regulations adopted by the University or imposed by external agencies, including state and federal audit requirements, following generally accepted accounting practices. Additionally, the Organization oversees the maintenance of the official financial records of the University.

Within Financials Services is the Accounts Payable Department (A/P) which has an exciting opportunity for an Accountant 2!

Accounts Payable is seeking a dedicated and dependable individual to join their team as an Accountant 2. The department is responsible for all University non-payroll, non-financial aid disbursements. These include payments to vendors, employees, and students using purchase orders and Chrome River expense reports.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform a variety of accounting tasks, including check runs, direct deposits, and wire transfer research and validation.
• Manage departmental billings, posting, and payment processing to ensure accurate financial records.
• Oversee third-party invoice payments, ensuring timely and accurate processing.
• Respond to and resolve financial inquiries from internal teams and external partners.
• Conduct data analysis to support financial decision-making and reporting.
• Prepare month-end reconciliations to ensure the integrity of financial statements.
• Review and process routine accounting data, maintaining accuracy and compliance with company policies.
• Accounting functions for several departments within UNM Procurement Services, including Purchasing, Accounts Payable, PCard, University Services Business Operations, Records Management, Surplus Property, Mailing, Shipping & Receiving (Main Campus & HSC), CRLS, and the Copy Center.
• Perform other related accounting duties as assigned to support the finance department.

The ideal candidate should possess excellent customer service skills and the flexibility to adapt to shifting daily priorities. Accounts Payable is looking for someone who works well with others and is eager to learn new skills. The preferred candidate will be a self-starter with strong interpersonal abilities, an eye for detail, and the capability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines. Effective organization, coordination, and the ability to manage multiple concurrent activities will be key to success in this role.

Why Join Us?

At UNM, you'll be part of a diverse and vibrant community dedicated to academic excellence and student success. UNM is one of the top employers in New Mexico and offers great benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, discounts for sporting and other events, retirement plans, as well as generous leave allowances including paid parental leave.

If you're a dynamic, self-motivated individual, we encourage you to apply and help build on University Services team success!

This position is on-site Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm.

Salary range is estimated, and actual salary will be determined after consideration of the selected candidate's education, experience, and qualifications.

See the Position Description for additional information.
Campus:
Main - Albuquerque, NM

Benefits Eligble:
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.

Department:
Accounts Payable (113A)

Employment Type:
Staff

Staff Type:
Regular - Full-Time
Status:
Exempt

Pay:
Monthly: $3,844.53 - $5,399.33 DOE

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:
3/24/2026

Application Instructions:
Only applications submitted throughthe official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this jobadvertisement on a 3rd party site, pleasevisit UNMJobs to submit an application.
Applicants must provide a cover letter communicating the interest in the position and how the preferred qualifications are met, provide names, and contact information for at least 3 professional references, on the application form, indicate whether it is okay to contact current and prior supervisors. The resum should include a complete work history, replete with beginning and ending dates of employment (Month and Year) and hours worked each week.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: Preferences should be supported in resume.

• Current UNM experience is highly desired
• Experience assisting with payment applications and invoicing
• Experience processing refunds as required
• Experience with Banner from an accounting perspective
• Handling Banner activities including rebuilding/backdating funds, un-applying payments, and setting up agencies in the system
• Assisting the Billing/Cash team as necessary regarding deposits, Chrome River approvals, and Effort Certifications
• Effective time management skills to provide multiple ongoing works tasks to meet deadlines
• Experience communicating effectively at different levels of the organization, both verbally and in writing
• Experience and Proficient in MS Excel to analyze/interpret financial data and prepare reports
• Experience with understanding, and applying University, Federal, State and Agency policies and terms & conditions
• Experience with analysis, reconciliation, and balancing of financial data
• Experience with creating financial statements, general ledger functions and processing month-end and year-end close process