The University of New Mexico
Overview
The Department of Computer Science in the School of Engineering at the University of New Mexico is seeking a highly motivated and energetic individual with excellent customer service skills to join our team as an Accountant 2. The position requires strong attention to detail, fundamental accounting skills, and excellent communication and organizational abilities. The preferred candidate will be self-motivated, resourceful, and results-driven. The role interacts with staff, faculty, students and leadership at all levels and requires strong interpersonal, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. Responsibilities
Overseeing daily processing and accounting for revenue and expenditures for all aspects of the department; ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with university, local, state, and federal requirements, and standard accounting and audit procedures. Interpreting and analyzing financial operations and transactions, forecasting trends, and developing special reports for faculty and the Department Chair. Performing full contract/grant pre-award and post-award processes for department including budget preparation, proposal submission, and collaboration with the PI and UNM Office of Sponsored Projects. Preparing, reviewing, and processing budget, revenue, expense, payroll, and related entries including JVs, PHAREDS, and ePAFs. Performing and/or overseeing lower-level staff fiscal activities including processing purchasing requisitions, direct pay requests, journal vouchers, PCard purchases, and Chrome River reimbursements. Reviewing purchasing, travel, and personnel requests for availability of funding, accuracy, coding and distribution of account numbers. Managing the annual Budget and Salary Planner, mid-year review, and categorization of reserves processes. Compiling, analyzing and reviewing the budgets and expenditures for each award at least monthly, with reports to each PI. Overseeing and approving undergraduate and graduate student contract submissions and revisions. Qualifications
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 degrees from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year-for-year basis. Preferred Qualifications
Degree in accounting or related field 3+ years accounting experience and demonstrated ability in creating budgets and monitoring/analyzing fiscal operations, including reconciling a high-volume of restricted and unrestricted funds accurately Proficient in MS Excel to analyze/interpret financial data and prepare financial reports Experience working in UNM systems including: MyReports, Banner Finance, WorkFlow, LoboMart, Effort Certifications System, EPAFs, Budget Planner, Salary Planner, and Budget Categorization System Knowledge of Restricted accounting (sponsored projects, contract and grant management) Ability to communicate effectively at different levels of the organization Ability to initiate various accounting transactions (journal entries, labor distributions) Other Details
Campus: Main - Albuquerque, NM Department: Computer Science (650A) Employment Type: Staff Staff Type: Regular - Full-Time Status: Exempt Pay and Benefits
Pay: Monthly: $3,844.53 - $5,399.33, dependent upon education and experience. 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 tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for more information. Other
Background Check Required: Yes For Best Consideration Date: 9/23/2025 Eligible for Remote Work: Yes Application Instructions: Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a third-party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application. Please submit a resume and cover letter for consideration. Your cover letter should address your experience and career goals as an accountant, as well as how you meet our preferred qualifications. Your application will not be considered without a cover letter. Veteran Preference: Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for details. EEO Statement: The University of New Mexico is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.
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The Department of Computer Science in the School of Engineering at the University of New Mexico is seeking a highly motivated and energetic individual with excellent customer service skills to join our team as an Accountant 2. The position requires strong attention to detail, fundamental accounting skills, and excellent communication and organizational abilities. The preferred candidate will be self-motivated, resourceful, and results-driven. The role interacts with staff, faculty, students and leadership at all levels and requires strong interpersonal, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. Responsibilities
Overseeing daily processing and accounting for revenue and expenditures for all aspects of the department; ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with university, local, state, and federal requirements, and standard accounting and audit procedures. Interpreting and analyzing financial operations and transactions, forecasting trends, and developing special reports for faculty and the Department Chair. Performing full contract/grant pre-award and post-award processes for department including budget preparation, proposal submission, and collaboration with the PI and UNM Office of Sponsored Projects. Preparing, reviewing, and processing budget, revenue, expense, payroll, and related entries including JVs, PHAREDS, and ePAFs. Performing and/or overseeing lower-level staff fiscal activities including processing purchasing requisitions, direct pay requests, journal vouchers, PCard purchases, and Chrome River reimbursements. Reviewing purchasing, travel, and personnel requests for availability of funding, accuracy, coding and distribution of account numbers. Managing the annual Budget and Salary Planner, mid-year review, and categorization of reserves processes. Compiling, analyzing and reviewing the budgets and expenditures for each award at least monthly, with reports to each PI. Overseeing and approving undergraduate and graduate student contract submissions and revisions. Qualifications
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 degrees from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year-for-year basis. Preferred Qualifications
Degree in accounting or related field 3+ years accounting experience and demonstrated ability in creating budgets and monitoring/analyzing fiscal operations, including reconciling a high-volume of restricted and unrestricted funds accurately Proficient in MS Excel to analyze/interpret financial data and prepare financial reports Experience working in UNM systems including: MyReports, Banner Finance, WorkFlow, LoboMart, Effort Certifications System, EPAFs, Budget Planner, Salary Planner, and Budget Categorization System Knowledge of Restricted accounting (sponsored projects, contract and grant management) Ability to communicate effectively at different levels of the organization Ability to initiate various accounting transactions (journal entries, labor distributions) Other Details
Campus: Main - Albuquerque, NM Department: Computer Science (650A) Employment Type: Staff Staff Type: Regular - Full-Time Status: Exempt Pay and Benefits
Pay: Monthly: $3,844.53 - $5,399.33, dependent upon education and experience. 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 tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for more information. Other
Background Check Required: Yes For Best Consideration Date: 9/23/2025 Eligible for Remote Work: Yes Application Instructions: Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a third-party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application. Please submit a resume and cover letter for consideration. Your cover letter should address your experience and career goals as an accountant, as well as how you meet our preferred qualifications. Your application will not be considered without a cover letter. Veteran Preference: Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for details. EEO Statement: The University of New Mexico is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.
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