Accountant 3 - req# 31611

The University of New Mexico is seekingan Accountant 3 to join the Department of Dental Medicine,Division of Dental Services. The Department of Dental Medicine has a primarymission of delivering education and a full spectrum of clinical care.

The Departmentof Dental Medicine at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine inAlbuquerque is looking for a full-time Accountant3 to participate in the development of, and to oversee implementation andadministration of Dental’s policies, systems, and procedures when it comes tobudget, index, and other financial functions for department. Additionally, thisposition will mainly help prepare financial and operational analysis for alldental divisions.

Responsibilities:

• Oversees daily processing and accounting for revenue and expenditures by departments; reviews and reports financial transactions to funding sources; ensures accuracy, completeness, and compliance with university, local, state, and federal requirements, and standard accounting and audit procedures.
• Monitors and maintains key accounting information for the operating unit within the finance system.
• Interprets and analyzes financial operations and transactions, forecasts trends, and develops special complex reports and analyses for management and funding agencies; makes recommendations for asset utilization and expenditure control.
• Monitors and maintains appropriate revenue levels by actions such as letter of credit draw downs and cost reimbursement or fee-for-service billings; oversees major liability accounts for the organization.
• Designs complex accounting and database applications for personal computers; balances and maintains ledgers for the automated financial and human resource management systems.
• If in a core office, monitors and maintains appropriate revenue levels by actions such as letter of credit draw downs and cost reimbursement or fee-for-service billings; oversees major liability accounts for the organization.
• May supervise personnel which may include recommendations for hiring, performance evaluation, training, work allocation, and problem resolution.
• May serve on University committees that develop accounting policies and procedures.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
  
  

Opportunities:

• Beautiful and modern clinic
• Clinic has an attached Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC)
• Opportunity to work collaboratively with other departments
• Competitive Salary
• Great benefits (such as a medical, dental, vision and retirement plans)

See the Position Description for additional information.

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:

• Masters Degree in Business Administration or Accounting
• Experience in UNM Budget process
• Experience with UNM Banner, Chrome River, and HR Reports
• Knowledge of School of Medicine Internal Procedures dealing with accounting.

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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.