Join the UNM Real Estate Department as an Accountant II!

Are you ready to take your accounting skills to the next level in a dynamic and growing department? The University of New Mexico (UNM) Real Estate Department is seeking a positive, self-motivated Accountant II to provide crucial support to our Financial Officer and play an essential role in the daily operations of our department. If you’re passionate about numbers, financial processes, and contributing to the success of a prestigious institution, we’d love to hear from you!

Why You’ll Love Working with Us:

The UNM Real Estate Department offers an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience managing a diverse real estate portfolio, which includes over 1.35 million square feet of leased space and approximately $15 million in annual rent obligations. From office space to research labs, you’ll be part of a team that supports the entire University of New Mexico Board of Regents, including academic, research, medical, and hospital units.

Why UNM?

At UNM, we’re committed to fostering a work environment that helps our staff thrive both personally and professionally. Here’s what you can expect as part of our team:

• Comprehensive Healthcare: Access to competitive medical, dental, and vision plans to keep you and your family covered.
• Retirement Plans: Generous employer contributions to pension plans and additional retirement options to ensure a secure future.
• Paid Time Off: Enjoy ample vacation leave (up to 168 hours per year), sick leave (up to 96 hours per year), and 11 paid holidays to help you recharge.
• Professional Development: Continuous learning opportunities, career advancement programs, and tuition remission for you and your family.
• Wellness Programs: Take care of your health and well-being with access to fitness facilities and wellness initiatives.
• Community Engagement: Be a part of a diverse, engaging campus community with endless cultural and recreational opportunities.
• Job Security & Growth: Work at New Mexico’s flagship institution, offering stability, competitive salaries, and room for growth.

The Role:

As an Accountant II, you’ll be responsible for managing key financial processes and ensuring the department’s financial transactions are accurate and timely. You’ll play an integral role in accounts payable and receivable, as well as assisting with the department’s budgeting and reconciliation processes. This is a great opportunity to expand your accounting knowledge while directly contributing to the success of the UNM Real Estate Department.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Financial Transaction Management: Initiate and process all financial transactions, including accounts payable and receivable, ensuring accurate data entry and documentation.
• Monthly Reconciliation: Coordinate and reconcile the department’s monthly indices, generating detailed reports for review and reconciliation.
• Report Generation: Prepare a variety of financial reports, including balance sheets, income statements, and aging reports, using Yardi Property Management System and Banner.
• Procurement and Requisitions: Manage transaction procurement for the department by generating requisitions, journal entries, and processing reimbursements using systems like Banner, Chrome River, PCard, and LoboMart.
• Tenant Billing and Cash Management: Prepare and manage tenant invoicing, monitor accounts receivables, and ensure timely deposits of cash-related items.
• Support and Communication: Respond to inquiries and concerns from internal and external stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and efficient resolution of issues.
• Assist with Budgeting: Support the Financial Officer in creating and managing the department’s budget, ensuring all financial activities are aligned with budgetary goals.
• Additional Duties: You may also be tasked with time sheet preparation, time entry, and maintaining leave and payroll records for department staff.

Ready to Join the Team?

If you’re an enthusiastic and skilled accountant looking for a challenging role with ample room for growth, the UNM Real Estate Department wants you! Apply today to contribute to the success of a dynamic department while enjoying the perks of working at the University of New Mexico.

See the Position Description for additional information.

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.

• Technical Skills:
  • Yardi Property Management Software experience is preferred.
  • Familiarity with Banner, Chrome River, PCard, and LoboMart is a plus.
  • Strong Excel skills to prepare financial reports and projections.
• Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with a wide range of departments, vendors, and external entities.
• Organizational Skills: Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines.
• Attention to Detail: A keen eye for detail and the ability to analyze financial data accurately.
• Experience working with real estate or property management financials.
• Previous experience preparing financial reports and projections using automated accounting systems or Excel.
• Ability to analyze and interpret complex financial data to make informed decisions and recommendations.

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.