Accountant 3

University of New Mexico•Albuquerque, NM

22h•Remote

About The Position

The Department of Computer Science in the School of Engineering at the University of New Mexico is seeking a highly motivated and energetic individual with excellent customer service skills to join our dynamic team as an Accountant 3. Computer Science is a highly research-active academic department seeking someone with strong attention to detail and fundamental accounting skills, as well as assertiveness, patience, excellent oral and written communication, and superb organizational skills. The preferred candidate will be a self-motivated, resourceful, results-driven professional. This position requires strong interpersonal, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills as the Accountant 3 position interacts with staff, faculty, students and leadership of all levels. The qualified candidate will be skilled in budget development, financial tracking and reporting; be able to investigate, interpret and analyze financial data; be adept at record keeping and information-gathering, and is customer service-focused. The accurate and complete monitoring, review, and reconciliation of accounts is a major aspect of this position. Additional responsibilities include but are not limited to: Overseeing daily processing and accounting for revenue and expenditures for all aspects of the department; ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with university, local, state, and federal requirements, and standard accounting and audit procedures. Interpreting and analyzing financial operations and transactions, forecasting trends, and developing special reports for faculty and the Department Chair. Performing full contract/grant pre-award and post-award processes for department to include budget preparation, proposal submission, and working closely with the PI and UNM Office of Sponsored Projects. Preparing, reviewing, and processing budget, revenue, expense, payroll, and related entries including JVs, PHAREDS, and ePAFs. Performing, and/or overseeing lower-level staff fiscal activities, including processing purchasing requisitions, direct pay requests, journal vouchers, PCard purchases, and Chrome River reimbursements. Reviewing purchasing, travel, and personnel requests for availability of funding, accuracy, coding and distribution of account numbers. Managing the annual Budget and Salary Planner, mid-year review, and categorization of reserves processes. Compiling, analyzing and reviewing the budgets and expenditures for each award at least monthly, with reports to each PI. Primary liaison with the contract and grant accounting office and fiscal monitor for Computer Science. If this sounds like you, please submit a resume and cover letter for consideration. Your cover letter should address your experience and career goals as an accountant, as well as how you meet our preferred qualifications. Your application will not be considered without a cover letter. See the Position Description for additional information.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in accounting or related field
Experience in supervising lower-level staff, to including coaching, performance reviews, and corrective discussions
Experience in annual budget development, analysis and presentation
Proficient in MS Excel to analyze/interpret financial data and prepare financial reports
Experience working in UNM systems including: MyReports, Banner Finance, WorkFlow, LoboMart, Effort Certifications System, EPAFs, Budget Planner, Salary Planner, and Budget Categorization System
Knowledge of Restricted accounting (sponsored projects, contract and grant management)
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

Responsibilities

Overseeing daily processing and accounting for revenue and expenditures for all aspects of the department; ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with university, local, state, and federal requirements, and standard accounting and audit procedures.
Interpreting and analyzing financial operations and transactions, forecasting trends, and developing special reports for faculty and the Department Chair.
Performing full contract/grant pre-award and post-award processes for department to include budget preparation, proposal submission, and working closely with the PI and UNM Office of Sponsored Projects.
Preparing, reviewing, and processing budget, revenue, expense, payroll, and related entries including JVs, PHAREDS, and ePAFs.
Performing, and/or overseeing lower-level staff fiscal activities, including processing purchasing requisitions, direct pay requests, journal vouchers, PCard purchases, and Chrome River reimbursements.
Reviewing purchasing, travel, and personnel requests for availability of funding, accuracy, coding and distribution of account numbers.
Managing the annual Budget and Salary Planner, mid-year review, and categorization of reserves processes.
Compiling, analyzing and reviewing the budgets and expenditures for each award at least monthly, with reports to each PI.
Primary liaison with the contract and grant accounting office and fiscal monitor for Computer Science.