Grant Accounting: Accountant

Accountant 3

Working Title:

Contract & Grant Accounting:
Accountant 3

Position Grade: 13

Position Summary:

See the Position Description for additional information.

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.

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Requirements

Campus:
Main
- Albuquerque, NM

Department:
Contract Grant Accounting Main (112A)

Employment Type:

Staff

Staff Type:
Regular
- Full-Time

Status:
Exempt

Pay:
Monthly: $4,236.27 to $5,950.53 DOE

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 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: 5/20/2026

Eligible for Remote Work:
Yes

Eligible for Remote Work Statement:
This position qualifies for a hybrid or remote schedule based on experience and shown ability to work remotely. Otherwise, the expectation will be in office and on-site Monday – Friday, 8am – 5 pm during the trial period or probation.

Application Instructions:
Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application. Applicants must provide a cover letter communicating their interest in the position and how the preferred qualifications are met, provide names, and contact information for at least 3 supervisory references, on the application form, indicate whether it is okay to contact current and prior supervisors.

The resume should include a complete work history, replete with beginning and ending dates of employment (Month and Year) including hours worked each week.

Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. 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.