Accountant 1 - req# 28850

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 https://cmem.unm.edu/index.html.

See the Position Description for additional information.

• If this position is assigned to the Athletics Department, either administratively or functionally, compliance with all NCAA rules and regulations is required.

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.

• 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
  

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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.