Accountant 1 - req# 35047
Accountant 1
| Requisition ID | req35047 |
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| Working Title | Accountant 1 |
| Position Grade | 11 |
| Position Summary | HSC Contract and Grants Accounting is lookingfor an Accountant 1. Would you liketo work for a core-office organization with a lot of variety? Interact withmultiple departments across HSC with a focus on accounting? And do you alsowant to be a team member in a department with low turnover that encouragesprofessional development? If yes, the HSCFinancial Services Division is looking for you. Performs basicaccounting functions such as ledger/fund analysis, cost analysis, and invoicepreparation. Prepares financial reportsfrom standard operating statistics and/or financial data. Investigates andresolves problems related to funds, budgets, expenditures, and/or procurementpractices. The Accountant 1 positionwill aid in the development, implementation and maintenance of internal fiscalsystems and procedures, applying basic concepts, methods, and techniques. Mayserve as unit/area transaction initiator or requisitioner. |
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| 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. |
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| Campus | Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM |
| Department | Contract Grant Accounting HSC (975A) |
| Employment Type | Staff |
| Staff Type | Regular - Full-Time |
| Term End Date | |
| Status | Exempt |
| Pay | Monthly: $3,802.93 - $5,097.73 |
| 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 | 11/14/2025 |
| Eligible for Remote Work | Yes |
| Eligible for Remote Work Statement | This position may be eligible for a hybrid work schedule. |
| Application Instructions | Only applications submitted throughthe official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this jobadvertisement on a 3rd party site, pleasevisit UNMJobs to submit an application. Please upload a current resume, cover letter and three professional 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 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. | |