Accountant 2

University of New Mexico; Albuquerque (NM); Hybrid; USD 43,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement plans

Job summary

The University of New Mexico is seeking an Accountant 2 to join the Department of Dental Medicine, Division of Dental Services in Albuquerque. The role oversees budget, index, and other financial functions, and helps prepare financial analyses for all dental divisions.

This is a full-time staff position with competitive benefits. Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree and at least 1 year of related experience, plus 12 credit hours of accounting coursework.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and completion of at least 12 credit hours of accounting.
• At least 1 year of related experience.
• Degree substitutions allowed year-for-year in lieu of experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversees daily processing and accounting for revenue and expenditures by departments; reviews and reports financial transactions to funding sources; ensures accuracy and compliance with requirements and standard procedures.
• Monitors and maintains key accounting information for the operating unit within the finance system.
• Interprets and analyzes financial operations, forecasts trends, and develops complex reports for management and funders.

Education

Bachelor's degree

12 credit hours of university-level accounting

Job description

Accountant 2

Requisition ID: req37889

Position Grade: 12

Position Summary

The University of New Mexico is seeking an Accountant 2 to join the Department of Dental Medicine, Division of Dental Services. The Department of Dental Medicine has a primary mission of delivering education and a full spectrum of clinical care.

The Department of Dental Medicine at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine in Albuquerque is looking for a full-time Accountant 2 to participate in the development of, and to oversee implementation and administration of Dental’s policies, systems, and procedures when it comes to budget, index, and other financial functions for department. Additionally, this position will mainly help prepare financial and operational analysis for all dental divisions.

Responsibilities

• Oversees daily processing and accounting for revenue and expenditures by departments; reviews
  and reports financial transactions to funding sources; ensures accuracy, completeness, and
  compliance with university, local, state, and federal requirements, and standard accounting and
  audit procedures.
• Monitors and maintains key accounting information for the operating unit within the finance
  system.
• Interprets and analyzes financial operations and transactions, forecasts trends, and develops special
  complex reports and analyses for management and funding agencies; makes recommendations for
  asset utilization and expenditure control.
• Monitors and maintains appropriate revenue levels by actions such as letter of credit draw downs
  and cost reimbursement or fee-for-service billings; oversees major liability accounts for the
  organization.
• Designs complex accounting and database applications for personal computers; balances and
  maintains ledgers for the automated financial and human resource management systems.
• If in a core office, monitors and maintains appropriate revenue levels by actions such as letter of
  credit draw downs and cost reimbursement or fee-for-service billings; oversees major liability
  accounts for the organization.
• May supervise personnel which may include recommendations for hiring, performance evaluation,
  training, work allocation, and problem resolution.
• May serve on University committees that develop accounting policies and procedures.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
  

Opportunities

• Beautiful and modern clinic
• Clinic has an attached Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC)
• Opportunity to work collaboratively with other departments
• Competitive Salary
• Great benefits (such as a medical, dental, vision and retirement plans)

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

• Masters Degree in Business Administration or Accounting
• Experience in UNM Budget process
• Experience with UNM Banner, Chrome River, and HR Reports
• Knowledge of School of Medicine Internal Procedures dealing with accounting

Campus: Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM

Department: Department of Dental Medicine (525A)

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

Background Check Required: Yes

For Best Consideration Date

For Best Consideration Date: 9/16/2026

Eligible for Hiring Incentive

Eligible for Hiring Incentive: No

Eligible for Remote Work

Eligible for Remote Work: No

Positions posted with a Staff Type ofRegularorTermare eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.

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.

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.