Accountant 2

The University of New Mexico; Albuquerque (NM); Hybrid; USD 43,334 - 60,855; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Hybrid work after probation

Job summary

The University of New Mexico located in Albuquerque, NM is hiring an Accountant II to join HSC Financial Services and HSC Contracts and Grants. The role focuses on financial reporting, sponsored projects accounting, and ensuring accurate fiscal services for the campus community.

The ideal candidate has a strong accounting background, 1+ year of related experience, and is capable of supporting complex grant and contract finances within a large public-sector environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and completed at least 12 credit hours of accounting through intermediate accounting; at least 1 year of related experience.
• Substitutions for education/experience allowed on a year-for-year basis.
• Strong accounting background and sponsored projects experience; knowledge of financial reporting and systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide fiscal services and financial reporting.
• Support sponsored projects accounting and compliance.
• Communicate findings and resolve financial issues.

Skills

Accounting background

Sponsored projects experience

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

Banner Finance

GASB regulations

Job description

Accountant 2

• 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.

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

• CPA/CMA Certification orMaster\'s degree in Accounting or Finance
• Proficiency/Expertise:
o Inusing databases for analysis
o WithGASB regulations and other federal and state governmental regulations
• Experience with/in:
oRestricted(sponsored projects) accounting
oTraining in, or experience with Banner Finance or a similar integrated system
o Collectionof accounts receivable
oProfessional accounting in large, private or public-sector environment

• CPA/CMA Certification orMaster\'s degree in Accounting or Finance
• Proficiency/Expertise: Inusing databases for analysis
• WithGASB regulations and other federal and state governmental regulations
• Experience with/in: Restricted(sponsored projects) accounting
• Training in, or experience with Banner Finance or a similar integrated system
• Collectionof accounts receivable
• Professional accounting in large, private or public-sector environment

Additional Requirements

Campus

Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM

Department

Contract Grant Accounting HSC (975A)

Employment Type

Staff

Staff Type

Regular - Full-Time

Term End Date

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

Eligible for Hiring Incentive

No

Eligible for Remote Work

Yes

Eligible for Remote Work Statement

This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule after a successful completion of the probationary period.

EEO / Diversity

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisionswithout regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or anyother protected class.

Background & Compliance

The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.