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Accountant 3

University of New Mexico
Monthly: $4,073.33-$5,721.73
life insurance, remote work
United States, New Mexico, Albuquerque
1 University Of New Mexico (Show on map)
Jan 09, 2025
Requisition ID req32007 Working Title Accountant 3 Position Grade 13 Position Summary The University of New Mexico, School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, is looking for an experienced, dynamic, self-motivated individual to serve its accounting team as an Accountant 3. The selected candidate will have demonstrated experience working with federal, state, and non-profit contracts and grants. Our Accountant 3 will supervise, train, and oversee the team's day-to-day accounting operations, maintain internal controls, research and problem solve budgets, procurement, billing, and expenditure issues. This position will participate in a variety of budget and financial meetings involving department leaders, sponsors, and external stakeholders. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter, highly motivated and responsive with exceptional interpersonal skills, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to establish priorities and complete projects on time. Being a team player, demonstrating excellent verbal/written communication skills, and having the ability to work independently as well as overseeing the work of others is essential. Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences is a large, complex department which provides excellent, innovative education to residents, medical students, and health professionals; the highest quality clinical mental health care to the citizens of New Mexico; and pursues outstanding multidisciplinary research that helps solve important health problems. For more information: https://hsc.unm.edu/medicine/departments/psychiatry/ See the Position Description for additional information. Conditions of Employment 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 UNM accounting experience Demonstrated team building, as both team member and team leader Supervisory experience Expertise creating ad hoc reports for management and leadership Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate financial information and compliance requirements to staff, leadership, physicians and other professionals Additional Requirements Campus Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM Department Psychiatry Administration (451B) Employment Type Staff Staff Type Regular - Full-Time Term End Date Status Exempt Pay Monthly: $4,073.33-$5,721.73 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 1/13/2025 Eligible for Remote Work Yes Eligible for Remote Work Statement Eligible for in-state remote work. 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, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application. To be considered, applicants must supply: 1. Cover letter summarizing relevant experience and explaining why qualified for the position, specifically addressing preferred qualifications; 2. Resume; 3. Three professional references, supervisors preferred, with current contact information. Selected candidate must supply official transcript(s) or proof of meeting minimum job requirements. *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.