Accountant 3

University of New Mexico; Albuquerque (NM); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of New Mexico's Department of Family and Community Medicine seeks an Accountant 3 to support fiscal management across multiple funding sources. This role collaborates with the Department Administrator, faculty, PIs, and staff to ensure accurate accounting and timely reporting.

Ideal candidates will demonstrate independent judgment, strong analytical skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy in a complex environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting with at least 3 years' related experience.
• 15 credit hours of university-level accounting through intermediate accounting required.
• Experience with diverse funding sources including contracts and grants preferred.
• Ability to interpret complex financial information for program operations.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily processing and accounting of revenues and expenditures across multiple funding sources.
• Review transactions for accuracy, documentation, and compliance with university and sponsor requirements.
• Prepare financial analyses, forecasts, and budget monitoring reports.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Independent judgment

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Tools

Banner

My Reports

CHROME

Lobo Web

Lobo Mart

Salary Planner

Budget Planner

Asset Categorization Reports

Job description

Accountant 3

The Department of Family and Community Medicine in the School of Medicine is seeking an initiative-taking, detail-oriented, and experienced Accountant 3 to join our administrative and financial operations team. This position plays a critical role in supporting the department's fiscal management by working closely with the Department Administrator, faculty, principal investigators (PIs), program managers and staff, and the accounting team to ensure the effective administration of a variety of funding sources.

The successful candidate will possess exceptional analytical, organizational, and communication skills and demonstrate the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy. This position requires independent judgment, sound financial decision-making, and the ability to interpret complex financial information to support program operations.

The Accountant 3 is responsible for advanced accounting functions involving both restricted and unrestricted funds, which include contracts and grants, clinical revenues, state appropriations, gifts, and other funding sources. The individual will oversee daily financial activities, monitor budgets, prepare financial analyses and projections, ensure compliance with University of New Mexico policies and procedures, and provide strategic financial guidance to faculty and program leadership for the indexes they monitor.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Financial Management and Accounting

• Oversee the daily processing, monitoring, and accounting of revenues and expenditures across multiple funding sources.
• Review financial transactions to ensure accuracy, completeness, proper documentation, and compliance with University, local, state, federal, and sponsor requirements.
• Perform detailed reconciliations of accounts and investigate discrepancies to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Monitor account balances and expenditures to ensure appropriate use of funds and adherence to budgetary and sponsor restrictions.

Budget Development and Financial Planning

• Develop, monitor, and manage departmental budgets for assigned programs and funding sources.
• Work collaboratively with principal investigators and program staff to manage the budgets on the accounts for which they are responsible.

Grant and Contract Administration

• Manage financial activities associated with sponsored research, grants, and contracts throughout the award lifecycle.
• Monitor restricted funds to ensure expenditures comply with sponsor guidelines, approved budgets, and reporting requirements.
• Coordinate with Grant & Contract Accounting to resolve financial issues and ensure timely reporting.

Financial Reporting

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, annual, and ad hoc financial reports for department leadership, principal investigators, program directors, and external funding agencies.
• Develop customized reports using University financial systems to meet operational and reporting needs.
• Present financial information and recommendations that support sound fiscal decision-making.

Compliance and Internal Controls

• Ensure compliance with University Business Policies and Procedures, sponsor regulations, and applicable federal and state requirements.
• Maintain strong internal controls to safeguard departmental financial resources.
• Prepare supporting documentation for internal and external audits and respond to audit inquiries.
• Identify potential compliance concerns and recommend corrective actions when appropriate.

Systems and Process Improvement

• Utilize University financial systems, including Banner, My Reports, CHROME, Lobo Web, Lobo Mart, Salary Planner, Budget Planner, Asset Categorization Reports, and other enterprise applications to manage financial information.
• Develop and implement efficient financial processes, workflows, and documentation procedures to improve operational effectiveness.

Collaboration and Customer Service

• Collaborate with the Department Administrator and the department’s accounting team to resolve financial challenges and support departmental initiatives.
• Build positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders while providing exceptional customer service.

• Perform other job-related duties as assigned to support the mission and objectives of the Department of Family and Community Medicine.

See the Position Description for additional information.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and successful completion of at least 15 credit hours of university-level accounting through intermediate accounting; at least 3 years 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

• Experience working within the University of New Mexico financial environment.
• Demonstrated experience managing both restricted and unrestricted funds, including grants, contracts, clinical revenues, and other institutional funding sources.
• Experience supporting multiple principal investigators, departments, or programs with complex financial portfolios.
• Knowledge of Grant and Contract Accounting and Research Administration in a higher education, healthcare, research, or nonprofit environment.
• Experience preparing budgets, reconciliations, and comprehensive financial reports.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to interpret financial data and communicate findings effectively.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain accuracy in a challenging environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently while fostering collaborative relationships across diverse groups.

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

Department: Family Community Medicine FCM (160B)

Employment Type: Staff

Staff Type: Regular - Full-Time

Status: Exempt

Pay: Monthly: $4,277.87 - $6,009.4

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 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: 9/14/2026

Eligible for Hiring Incentive: No

Eligible for Remote Work: Yes

Eligible for Remote Work Statement: This position is eligible for a Hybrid remote work agreement (RWA). For more information about Remote Work Agreements, please refer to UAP 3245, Remote Work, Section 5, Establishing a Remote Work Agreement and Section 6, Out-of-State Employee Responsibilities. All Regular employees hired for an Out-of-State RWA must agree to an employee status of Term Appointment and subject to regular renewals no longer than yearly, in accordance with UAP 3200, Employee Classification. Renewal of Term Appointments is not guaranteed; the remote work arrangement, operational, and business needs will be considered in determining whether to renew the Term Appointment.

Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are 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 decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other 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.