PLEASE NOTE: This position is for the UNM Gallup Branch, located in Gallup, NM, approximately 138 miles west of Albuquerque, NM.

The University of New Mexico Gallup Branch, Office of the Director of Business Operations, invites applications for an Accountant 1, 2, or 3 (depending on education and experience).

This position will work collaboratively with the Director of Business Operations in, but not limited to, performing basic and advanced accounting functions such as ledger/fund analysis, cost analysis, fund reconciliation, posting, and fiscal control of inventory. Analyzing and preparing complex financial reports from standard operating statistics, financial data and/or projections. Investigating and resolving problems related to funds, budgets, expenditures, and/or procurement practices. Aiding 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 and as back-up for payroll time entry and cashiering. Performing miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications are as follows:

• Accountant 1 - Bachelor's degree and successful completion of at least 9 credit hours of university-level accounting through intermediate accounting; no previous experience required.
• Accountant 2 - 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.
• Accountant 3 - 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.

See the Position Description for additional information.

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor or Master's degree in Accounting or Business with an accounting emphasis
• Experience working in an institution of Higher Education
• Experience working with UNM financial programs such as MyReports, Banner, EPrints, EPAFs, Budget & Salary Planner and Budget Cat System
• Proficient in MS Excel to analyze/interpret financial data and prepare reports
• Knowledge of University Policy/Procedures and applicable local, state, and federal guidelines
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate financial information and compliance requirements to staff, faculty, leadership, and other professionals
• Ability to initiate various accounting transactions (Journal Entries, Labor Distributions)
• Experience preparing financial projections and budgeting

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.

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.

The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background 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 https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.