Accounts Payable: Accountant

Overview

The University of New Mexico, Office of the University Controller, also known as Financial Services, located on Main Campus is responsible for all central accounting functions for the University. The Controller's Office ensures compliance with financial policies, rules, and regulations, including state and federal audit requirements, and maintains the official financial records of the University. Within Financial Services is the Accounts Payable Department (A/P) which has an exciting opportunity for an Accountant
2. Accounts Payable handles all University non-payroll, non-financial aid disbursements, including payments to vendors, employees, and students using purchase orders and Chrome River expense reports.

Salary range is estimated; actual salary will be determined after consideration of education, experience, and qualifications. This position is on-site Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm.

• Perform a variety of accounting tasks, including check runs, direct deposits, and wire transfer research and validation.
• Manage departmental billings, posting, and payment processing to ensure accurate financial records.
• Oversee third-party invoice payments, ensuring timely and accurate processing.
• Respond to and resolve financial inquiries from internal teams and external partners.
• Conduct data analysis to support financial decision-making and reporting.
• Prepare month-end reconciliations to ensure the integrity of financial statements.
• Review and process routine accounting data, maintaining accuracy and compliance with company policies.
• Provide accounting functions for several departments within UNM Procurement Services, including Purchasing, Accounts Payable, PCard, University Services Business Operations, Records Management, Surplus Property, Mailing, Shipping & Receiving (Main Campus & HSC), CRLS, and the Copy Center.
• Perform other related accounting duties as assigned to support the finance department.

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.

Preferences should be supported in resume.

• Current UNM experience is highly desired
• Experience assisting with payment applications and invoicing
• Experience processing refunds as required
• Experience with Banner from an accounting perspective
• Handling Banner activities including rebuilding/backdating funds, un-applying payments, and setting up agencies in the system
• Assisting the Billing/Cash team as necessary regarding deposits, Chrome River approvals, and Effort Certifications
• Effective time management skills to provide multiple ongoing work tasks to meet deadlines
• Experience communicating effectively at different levels of the organization, both verbally and in writing
• Experience and proficiency in MS Excel to analyze/interpret financial data and prepare reports
• Experience with understanding and applying University, Federal, State and Agency policies and terms & conditions
• Experience with analysis, reconciliation, and balancing of financial data
• Experience with creating financial statements, general ledger functions and processing month-end and year-end close process

Campus: Main - Albuquerque, NM

Department: Accounts Payable (113A)

Employment Type: Staff

Staff Type: Regular - Full-Time

Status: Exempt

Pay: Monthly: $3,844.53 - $5,399.33 DOE

Benefits Eligible: This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; educational benefits through tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for more information.

ERB Statement: Eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid.

Background Check

Required:

Yes

For Best Consideration Date: 3/24/2026

Eligible for Remote Work: No

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

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

EEO and Equal Opportunity: The University of New Mexico is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran…