Accountant, Financial Reporting

Accountant 3

The School of Medicine (SOM) Dean’s Finance Office is seeking a highly skilled Accountant 3 to support the School of Medicine Research & Education Office (SOMREO). This position involves monitoring financial records, performing advanced accounting functions, preparing integrated financial and statistical reports, and supervising staff as appropriate.

• 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.

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

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

Department:
School of Medicine Finance (043B)

Employment Type:

Staff

Staff Type:
Regular – Full‑Time

Status:
Exempt

Pay:
Monthly: $4,236.27 – $5,950.53

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.

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.

Yes. All regular staff positions must successfully pass a pre‑employment background check, which may include a criminal history 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 (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Refer to  for a definition of Regular Staff.

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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.

Eligible for Remote Work:
No. This is an in‑person position.

12/4/2025