Accountant 2 (req37368)

Requisition ID: req37368

Working Title: Accountant 2

Position Grade: 12

Position Summary
HSC Financial Services and HSC Contracts and Grants provides fiscal services to the entire HSC Campus, including off-site departments. Our mission is to provide prompt, accurate, courteous and professional services to meet all of our customer’s needs. Our customers range from students, staff, faculty, and outside vendors and agencies.

HSC Financial Services and HSC Contracts and Grants is looking for a dynamic, self-directed professional for the position of Accountant II. The ideal candidate is a motivated self-starter who possesses a strong accounting background and sponsored projects experience. The successful candidate for the Accountant II position must be knowledgeable in financial reporting and systems, and possess strong communication and problem-solving skills.

See the Position Description for additional information.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and successful completion of at least 12 credit hours of university-level accounting through intermediate accounting; at least 1 year 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

• CPA/CMA Certification or

Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance

• Proficiency/Expertise:

o In using databases for analysis
o With GASB regulations and other federal and state governmental regulations

• Experience with/in:

o Restricted(sponsored projects) accounting
o Training in, or experience with Banner Finance or a similar integrated system
o Collection of accounts receivable
o Professional accounting in large, private or public-sector environment

Campus: Health Sciences Center (HSC) – Albuquerque, NM

Department: Contract Grant Accounting HSC (975A)

Employment Type: Staff

Staff Type: Regular – Full-Time

Status: Exempt

Pay: Monthly: $3,882.67 – $5,453.07

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: 8/7/2026

Eligible for Hiring Incentive
No

Eligible for Remote Work
Yes

Eligible for Remote Work Statement
This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule after a successful completion of the probationary period.

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.

Please upload a current resume/UNMJobs application, cover letter and three professional referrences.