Accountant, Financial Analyst, Financial Reporting

Position Summary

HSC Contract and Grants Accounting is looking for an Accountant
1. Would you like to work for a core‑office organization with a lot of variety? Interact with multiple departments across HSC with a focus on accounting? And do you also want to be a team member in a department with low turnover that encourages professional development? If yes, the HSC Financial Services Division is looking for you.

Performs basic accounting functions such as ledger/fund analysis, cost analysis, and invoice preparation. Prepares financial reports from standard operating statistics and/or financial data. Investigates and resolves problems related to funds, budgets, expenditures, and/or procurement practices. The Accountant 1 position will aid in the development, implementation and maintenance of internal fiscal systems and procedures, applying basic concepts, methods, and techniques. May serve as unit/area transaction initiator or requisitioner.

• Perform ledger/fund analysis.
• Conduct cost analysis.
• Prepare invoices.
• Prepare financial reports from standard operating statistics and/or financial data.
• Investigate and resolve problems related to funds, budgets, expenditures, and/or procurement practices.
• Assist in the development, implementation, and maintenance of internal fiscal systems and procedures.
• Serve as unit/area transaction initiator or requisitioner as needed.

• If this position is assigned to the Athletics Department, either administratively or functionally, compliance with all NCAA rules and regulations is required.

• 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.

• Experience working with the UNM accounting system or other large enterprise system.
• Ability to apply internal policies as well as state and federal rules and regulations.
• Experience monitoring and reconciling high volume accounts.

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.

Background check is required. Eligible for remote work and hybrid work schedule.

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Please upload a current resume, cover letter and three professional references.

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