Accountant 2

Accountant 2The Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering (ECE) seeks a highly motivated, detail-oriented, and energetic professional to serve in the department's Accountant 2 position. This position is responsible for a wide-variety of fiscal support tasks and activities in a heavily research-active, academic department. The individual in this position will work closely with the department's Accountant 3 and/or Department Administrator to assist in maintaining and processing financial information for both restricted and unrestricted indices within the department. Position requires preparing financial reports, statements, and projections using standard and fund accounting principles, methods and applications on an automated accounting system or spreadsheets, reconciling, balancing and maintaining standard accounting records, preparing and monitoring budgets and/or other fiscal tracking mechanisms using finance, accounting, budgeting and cost control procedures, and Contract and Grants pre‑award submissions and management.This position requires strong financial, organizational, and communication skills. The successful candidate will process routine financial documents, various fiscal transactions, and assist in the development and maintenance of unrestricted/restricted budgets. The candidate will also assist the Accountant 3 with preparing quarterly balances for restricted indices, and will respond to a variety of fiscal‑related inquiries. They will perform standard financial entries, journal vouchers, analyze routine financial data, revenue/expense projections, and ensure adherence to funding regulations and/or university policies. Candidate will serve as back‑up for purchases, reimbursement requests, LoboMart, and graduate assistantship contracts.The successful candidate will possess strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with a wide range of constituents in a very diverse work environment. This person should be proficient in using independent judgement to manage a variety of situations, along with confidential and sensitive information.Minimum QualificationsBachelor'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 QualificationsAbility to maintain records and documentation, track, analyze, interpret data, and generate reportsProficient in understanding and application of general accounting functionsProficient in communicating effectively both verbally and in writingProficient in the understanding and application of University policies and procedures in regards to Central Accounting, Purchasing, Accounts Payable/Receivable, Inventory, Contracts & Grants, Payroll, P‑Card, Office of Sponsored Projects (OSP), Faculty Research Development Office (FRDO)Proficient in Banner, Chrome River, LoboMart, Workflow, MyReports, StreamlyneExperience with processing Purchase Orders, Journal Vouchers, booking and reimbursement of travel, and pre‑award submissionsExperience with post‑award fiscal managementProficient in researching using analytical and critical thinking skillsAbility to interact with various department personnel in a team environmentExperience with the development and implementation of fiscal operational policies and proceduresPerforms miscellaneous job‑related duties as assignedBenefitsThis 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.Equal Opportunity StatementPositions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. 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.Background CheckThe 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