Accountant 2 in Albuquerque, New Mexico at University of New Mexico

Requisition ID: req37761

Working Title:
Accountant 2

Position Grade:
12

Position Summary:
The Center for Personalized Health is seeking an Accountant2.

The Accountant 2 will provide professional accountingsupport for the Center for Personalized Health by administering financialactivities associated with restricted and unrestricted funding sources. Thisposition performs account reconciliation, financial reporting, budgetmonitoring, purchasing, travel and reimbursement processing, journal entries,and financial analysis while ensuring compliance with University, State,Federal, and sponsor regulations. The Accountant 2 works closely with Centerleadership, Principal Investigators, Department Finance, and centraladministrative offices to support the Center's expanding research portfolio andensure sound fiscal management.

See the Position Description for additional information.
Campus:
Health Sciences Center (HSC) - 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:
IM Nephrology (852N)

Employment Type:
Staff

Staff Type:
Regular - Full-Time
Status:
Exempt

Pay:
Monthly: $3,882.67 - $5,453.07

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:
9/7/2026

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.
A complete application includes:
1)Cover Letter detailing your directly related experience
2)Resume
3)Contact information for 3 professional references, preferably from supervisorsMinimum 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 managing both restricted (sponsored) and unrestricted accounts in a higher education or academic medical center environment.
• Working knowledge of UNM financial systems, including Banner Finance, MyReports, Chrome River, LoboMart, and related financial applications.
• Experience monitoring research budgets, preparing financial reports, reconciling accounts, and interpreting sponsor and University financial guidelines.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize multiple deadlines while providing exceptional customer service to faculty, researchers, and administrative partners.
• Strong analytical skills with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including financial analysis, reconciliation, and reporting.