Job Description

Accountant 2 Requisition ID req34971
Working Title Accountant 2
Position Grade 12
Position Summary
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 dynamic team as an Accountant 2. Computer Science is a highly research-active academic department that is looking for someone with strong attention to detail and fundamental accounting skills, in addition to assertiveness, patience, excellent oral and written communication, and superb organizational skills. The preferred candidate will be a self-motivated, resourceful, results-driven professional. This position requires strong interpersonal, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills as the Accountant 2 position interacts with staff, faculty, students and leadership of all levels.
The qualified candidate will be skilled in budget development, financial tracking and reporting; be able to investigate, interpret and analyze financial data; be adept at recordkeeping and information-gathering, and is customer service-focused. The monitoring, review, and reconciliation of accounts accurately and completely is a major aspect of this position.
Additional responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• 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 to include budget preparation, proposal submission, and working closely 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

If this sounds like you, 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.
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

• 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)

Additional Requirements
Campus Main - Albuquerque, NM
Department Computer Science (650A)
Employment Type Staff
Staff Type Regular - Full-Time
Term End Date
Status Exempt
Pay Monthly: $3,844.53 - $5,399.33, depending on 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 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 No
For Best Consideration Date 11/14/2025
Eligible for Remote Work No
Eligible for Remote Work Statement
Application Instructions
Only 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 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.
Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the 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 . Refer to for a definition of Regular Staff.

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