Accountant 3

University of New Mexico•Albuquerque, NM

27d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Finance Office within the Department of Internal Medicine is seeking an Accountant 3 to provide advanced accounting and financial analysis support for one of the largest and most complex departments within the University of New Mexico School of Medicine. The Department of Internal Medicine manages an annual unrestricted budget of approximately $55 million and encompasses 13 clinical divisions, 3 research-focused divisions, 4 administrative offices, and more than 350 faculty and staff. This position plays a critical role in ensuring accurate financial reporting, budget development, and fiscal stewardship of unrestricted funds. The successful candidate will work closely with the Accounting Supervisor to support departmental leadership through detailed financial analyses, reconciliations, and projections that inform operational and strategic decision-making. The Department of Internal Medicine is a large, progressive department with a diverse staff working in dedicated teams to provide quality work in an organized, effective, and efficient manner through innovation, training, and education. Through our collaborative work effort, we support the faculty and enhance the missions of the department, school, Health Sciences Center, and University. 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

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
Experience working with Banner or other enterprise financial systems.
Experience with general ledger accounting in a complex organization.
Experience preparing financial reports, conducting variance analyses, and supporting budget development.
Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively within a team-based environment.

Responsibilities

Prepare, enter, and maintain unrestricted budgets in accordance with university, School of Medicine, and departmental guidelines.
Monitor financial activity across multiple indexes, ensuring accuracy, allowability, and compliance with institutional and funding requirements.
Perform monthly reconciliations of assigned indexes, identify variances, and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
Prepare and update monthly financial statements, budget-to-actual reports, and projection reports for departmental leadership.
Conduct financial analyses and variance explanations to support decision-making and long-range planning.
Process complex financial transactions, including labor redistributions, journal vouchers, requisitions, and other accounting adjustments.
Collaborate with the Accounting Supervisor and other finance team members to improve financial processes, reporting tools, and internal controls.
Serve as a resource to divisions and administrative offices by providing guidance on budget management, financial reporting, and accounting procedures.