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Accountant 2 (UNMTemps)
- Albuquerque, NM
- $3,697-5,191 per month
- Temporary
- Full-time
Working Title Accountant 2 (UNMTemps)
Position Grade 12
Position SummaryThe College of Education and Human Sciences (COEHS) Office of Research Engagement (ORE) seeks applicants for an Accountant 2 to support contract and grant post-award oversight, coordination, and administration. This position will join the College's research team, under the leadership of the Associate Dean for Research and Distance Education, to provide support to and management of the numerous research projects across the COEHS.The successful candidate must have effective interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills and possess the ability to multi-task and prioritize daily duties and projects. Applicants should have the knowledge and the ability to interpret local, state, federal, and private funding, contracts, and grants ensuring compliance with fiscal accountability and reporting and funding requirements. The qualified candidate will be responsible for managing funds, including monitoring and monthly reconciliation of indexes, preparing, and updating monthly financial statements and projection reports, and processing financial transactions such as labor redistributions, non-standard payments, and requisitions. The ideal candidate is a motivated self-starter with a strong accounting background in both unrestricted and sponsored projects accounting (i.e., Contracts and Grants) ensuring compliance with regulations and supporting faculty.Conditions of Employment
Minimum QualificationsBachelor'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
- At least 6 months experience working in UNM financial systems including: Banner, Chrome River, LoboWeb, and MyReports
- Proficient with in-person, electronic, and phone-based customer service
- Ability to analyze budgetary expenditures for compliance with funding agencies' budget, policies and procedures.
- Ability to analyze and interpret financial data and prepare financial reports, statements and/or projections.
- Experience working with confidential information
- Account balancing and reconciling skills.
- One-year experience with University Policies/Procedures and applicable local, state, and federal regulations
Campus Main - Albuquerque, NM
Department CCRCE Admin (365B)
Employment Type Staff
Staff Type Temporary - Full-Time
Status Exempt
Pay Monthly: $3697.20 - $5191.33
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 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 grid.
Background Check Required Yes
For Best Consideration Date 2/10/2025
Application InstructionsOnly applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, to submit an application. Please include resume, cover letter, and three professional referencesThe 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.