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

Requisition ID: req37368

Working Title:
Accountant 2

Position Grade:
12

Position Summary:
HSC Financial Services and HSC Contracts and Grants providesfiscal services to the entire HSC Campus, including off-site departments. Ourmission is to provide prompt, accurate, courteous and professional services tomeet all of our customer's needs. Our customers range from students, staff,faculty, and outside vendors and agencies.

HSC Financial Services and HSC Contracts and Grants is looking fora dynamic, self-directed professional for the position of Accountant II. The ideal candidate is a motivated self-starter whopossesses a strong accounting background and sponsored projects experience. Thesuccessful candidate for the AccountantII position must be knowledgeable in financial reporting and systems, andpossess strong communication and problem-solving skills.
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:
Contract Grant Accounting HSC (975A)

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:
8/7/2026

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.
Please upload a current resume/UNMJobs application, cover letter and three professional referrences.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: • CPA/CMA Certification orMaster's degree in Accounting or Finance
• Proficiency/Expertise:
o In using databases for analysis
o With GASB regulations and other federal and state governmental regulations
• Experience with/in:
oRestricted(sponsored projects) accounting
o Training in, or experience with Banner Finance or a similar integrated system
o Collection of accounts receivable
o Professional accounting in large, private or public-sector environment