Job Description
Accountant 1 Requisition ID
req28850
Working Title
Accountant 1
Position Grade
11
Position Summary
The Center for Micro-Engineered Materials(CMEM) at the University of New Mexico (UNM) is seeking a highly motivated andenergetic professional accountant. CMEM is a university wide collaborationbringing world class capabilities in micro and nano science and engineering.
The qualified candidate willbe responsible for managing restricted and unrestricted funds, including monitoring and monthlyreconciliation of indexes, preparing, and updating monthly financial statementsand projection reports, and processing financial transactions such as labor redistributions,journal vouchers, and requisitions. The Accountant I is responsible for the timely reviewand approval of department transactions such as P-Card reconciliations,reimbursements, and requisitions, understanding and answering questionsregarding allowable purchasing and reimbursements, and reviewing Chrome River reports and P-Cardstatements to ensure compliance.
For a full description of CMEM, please visit
See the Position Description for additional information.
Conditions of Employment
- If this position is assigned to the Athletics Department, either administratively or functionally, compliance with all NCAA rules and regulations is required.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree and successful completion of at least 9 credit hours of university-level accounting through intermediate accounting; no previous experience required.
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
- BA in Accounting or Finance
- Proficient in MS Excel
- Experience working in a University setting
- Ability to communicate effectively at different levels of an organization
Additional Requirements
Campus
Main - Albuquerque, NM
Department
Ctr for Micro Engineering Materials (740A)
Employment Type
Staff
Staff Type
Regular - Full-Time
Term End Date
Status
Exempt
Pay
Monthly: $3,354.00 - $4,660.93
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
3/25/2024
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, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.
Please upload a resume, a cover letter, college transcript (can be unofficial) and 3 professional/supervisory references.
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 Refer to for a definition of Regular Staff. University of New Mexico
Job Tags
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