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Position Summary HSC Contract and Grants Accounting is looking for an Accountant 1. Would you like to work for a core‑office organization with a lot of variety? Interact with multiple departments across HSC with a focus on accounting? And do you also want to be a team member in a department with low turnover that encourages professional development? If yes, the HSC Financial Services Division is looking for you. Performs basic accounting functions such as ledger/fund analysis, cost analysis, and invoice preparation. Prepares financial reports from standard operating statistics and/or financial data. Investigates and resolves problems related to funds, budgets, expenditures, and/or procurement practices. The Accountant 1 position will aid in the development, implementation and maintenance of internal fiscal systems and procedures, applying basic concepts, methods, and techniques. May serve as unit/area transaction initiator or requisitioner. Responsibilities Perform ledger/fund analysis. Conduct cost analysis. Prepare invoices. Prepare financial reports from standard operating statistics and/or financial data. Investigate and resolve problems related to funds, budgets, expenditures, and/or procurement practices. Assist in the development, implementation, and maintenance of internal fiscal systems and procedures. Serve as unit/area transaction initiator or requisitioner as needed. Conditions of Employment If this position is assigned to the Athletics Department, either administratively or functionally, compliance with all NCAA rules and regulations is required. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree and successful completion of at least 9 credit hours of university‑level accounting through intermediate accounting; no previous experience required. 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 Qualifications Experience working with the UNM accounting system or other large enterprise system. Ability to apply internal policies as well as state and federal rules and regulations. Experience monitoring and reconciling high volume accounts. Benefits This 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. See the Benefits home page for more information. Other Information Background check is required. Eligible for remote work and hybrid work schedule. Application Instructions 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. Please upload a current resume, cover letter and three professional references. Legal Statements Positions 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. 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 Refer to for a definition of Regular Staff. #J-18808-Ljbffr University of New Mexico

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