Accountant 2

Performs advanced, multifaceted accounting and related functions in such areas as ledger maintenance and analysis, cost and/or financial analysis, fund reconciliation, posting, and inventory control. Analyzes complex financial and operating data and prepares management reports, financial statements, and projections.
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

Minimum of two years experience with advanced UNM accounting functions.

Minimum of two years experience with the financial management of contracts and grants

Minimum of two years Accounting experience in higher education or the non-profit field

Minimum of two years Accounting experience in a deadline-driven environment

Experience in ensuring that purchasing and financial transactions comply various regulations (University, State, Federal)

Additional Requirements

Campus
Main – Albuquerque, NM

Department
Biology Department

Employment Type
Staff

Staff Type
Regular – Full-Time

Term End Date

Status
Exempt

Pay
$35,835.60 – $50,000.00 Monthly

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
Temporary and on-call employees working an appointment percentage of 26 (.26 FTE) or greater, per quarter, will be eligible to earn retirement service credits and thus are required to make New Mexico Educational Retirement Board (NMERB) contributions. More information pertaining to your FTE and NMERB contributions can be reviewed on the NMERB Guidelines Clarified webpage.

Background Check Required

For Best Consideration Date

Application Instructions
Please describe in your Cover Letter how you meet the preferences in this job posting.