The Center for Micro-Engineered Materials (CMEM) at the University of New Mexico (UNM) is seeking a highly motivated and energetic professional accountant. CMEM is a university wide collaboration bringing world class capabilities in micro and nano science and engineering.

The qualified candidate will be responsible for managing funds, including monitoring and monthly reconciliation of indexes, preparing, and updating monthly financial statements and projection reports, and processing financial transactions such as labor redistributions, journal vouchers, and requisitions. The ideal candidate is a motivated, self-starter with a strong accounting background in both unrestricted and sponsored projects accounting (i.e., Grants and Contracts).

For a full description of CMEM, please visit https://cmem.unm.edu/index.html

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.

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.

- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, and business.
- 1 to 5 years accounting experience above minimum requirements with a high volume of restricted and unrestricted indices to include reconciling and forecasting.
- Experience using MS Excel and Access or other accounting software for reconciliations, forecasting and reporting.
- Experience with contract/grant pre-award budgeting and award submission process.
- Experience with post-award fiscal management
- Ability to research, collect, analyze, and compile data for regular monthly management reports.
- Familiarity with UNM policies/procedures and UNM accounting standards in both restricted and unrestricted accounting.
- Experience working with UNM systems including: My Reports, Banner Finance, WorkFlow, LoboMart, EPrint, Effort Certification Systems, EPAFs, Budget Planner, Salary Planner, and Budget Categorization System.
- Ability to communicate financial information concisely to the lay person, verbally and in writing.
- Ability to work independently and as a team member

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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.

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.