Accountant 3 - req# 35201

TheSchool of Medicine (SOM) Dean’s Finance Office is seeking a highly skilled Accountant3 tosupport the School of Medicine Research & Education Office (SOMREO). This position:

•  Monitors the business activities of the organization through the maintenance and control of financial records.
• Performs advanced accounting functions in the management of the organization's business affairs.
• Prepares integrated financial and statistical reports, statements, projections, and recommendations that may have long-term impact on funding for the organization.
• Supervises the activities of staff within a business unit, as appropriate to the position.

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.

• Experience using automated financial accounting/informationsystems such as Banner, UNM policies and procedures, and other UNM systems foraccounting applications.
• Ability to demonstrate strong organizational skills,analytical skills, and communication skills.
• Experience in annual budget development, analysis, andpresentation.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools:  Excel,Word, Access, or similar tool to analyze/interpret financial data.
• Experience in providing guidance and support to faculty andstaff regarding accounting related issues and UNM policies and procedures.
• Excellent time management skills with the ability toprioritize projects and deadlines.

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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.