Accountant 3 - req# 32007
Job Description
Accountant 3
| Requisition ID | req32007 |
|---|---|
| Working Title | Accountant 3 |
| Position Grade | 13 |
| Position Summary | TheUniversity of New Mexico, School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry andBehavioral Sciences, is looking for an experienced, dynamic, self-motivatedindividual to serve its accounting team as an Accountant 3. Theselected 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, maintaininternal controls, research and problem solve budgets, procurement, billing,and expenditure issues. This position will participate in a variety of budgetand financial meetings involving department leaders, sponsors, and externalstakeholders. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter, highly motivated andresponsive with exceptional interpersonal skills, excellent organizationalskills, and the ability to establish priorities and complete projects on time.Being a team player, demonstrating excellent verbal/written communicationskills, and having the ability to work independently as well as overseeing thework of others is essential. Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences is a large, complex department whichprovides excellent, innovative education to residents, medical students, andhealth professionals; the highest quality clinical mental health care to thecitizens of New Mexico; and pursues outstanding multidisciplinary research thathelps solve important health problems. For more information: https://hsc.unm.edu/medicine/departments/psychiatry/ |
| 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. |
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| 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 throughthe official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this jobadvertisement on a 3rd party site, pleasevisit 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. | |
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