Contract & Grant Accounting (CGA): Accountant 3

Position Summary

The University of New Mexico, Office of the University Controller, also known as Financial Services, located on Main Campus is responsible for all central accounting functions for the University.

It is the responsibility of the Controller's Office aka Financial Services to ensure compliance with all financial policies, rules, and regulations adopted by the University or imposed by external agencies, including state and federal audit requirements, following generally accepted accounting practices. Additionally, the Controller's Office oversees the maintenance of the official financial records of the University.

Within Financial Services, the Contract & Grant Accounting (CGA) department has an exciting opportunity for an  Accountant 3 .

CGA’s mission is to provide professional expertise and quality customer service to the UNM community on externally sponsored funding. Our department interprets and implements UNM policies related to contracts and grants as well as reviews and interprets policies of outside private and governmental funding agencies. We also oversee the invoicing and revenue collection process for the funding.

Join Our Team and Make an Impact!

We’re on the lookout for a collaborative and enthusiastic individual eager to dive into the exciting world of supporting UNM’s research and sponsored projects. If you thrive in a team environment, love learning new skills, and are ready to contribute to meaningful initiatives, we invite you to apply.

What We’re Seeking!

The ideal candidate is a proactive self-starter with exceptional interpersonal skills and outstanding organizational abilities. You should be adept at juggling multiple priorities, meeting deadlines, and maintaining a sharp eye for detail. Strong verbal and written communication skills, a commitment to excellent customer service, flexibility, and the ability to work independently are essential for success in this role.

Key Responsibilities :

• Revenue Management with timely and accurate preparation and submission of monthly invoices to sponsor.
• Interpret compliance requirements from multiple funding sources and handle ongoing monitoring of awards for verification of compliance.
• Customer service to UNM’s research community by providing on-going assistance to research faculty and departmental research administrators.
• Accurate and timely submission of non-technical reporting to agencies.
• Closing awards in a timely fashion at the conclusion of a sponsored project period of performance.

If you’re ready to step into a role where your contributions will support groundbreaking research and projects at UNM, we invite you to apply.

UNM is one of the top employers in New Mexico and offers great benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, discounts for sporting and other events, retirement plans, as well as generous leave allowances including paid parental leave.

Salary range is estimated, and actual salary will be determined after consideration of the selected candidate's experience and qualifications.

Conditions of Employment Minimum Qualifications

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.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferences should be supported in resume.

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or BBA with Accounting emphasis

Experience with research administration

Experience working with UNM financial programs such as MyReports and Banner

Effective time management skills to prioritize multiple ongoing work tasks to meet deadlines

Experience communicating effectively at different levels of organization, both verbally and in writing

Experience effectively researching and analyzing to investigate discrepancies or questions

Experience in MS Excel to analyze / interpret financial data and prepare reports

Experience learning, understanding, and applying University, Federal, State, and Agency policies and terms conditions

Additional Requirements CampusMain - Albuquerque, NM DepartmentContract Grant Accounting Main (112A) Employment TypeStaff Staff TypeRegular - Full-Time Term End Date StatusExempt PayMonthly : $4,073.33 - $5,721.73 DOE Benefits EligibleThis 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 home page for a more information.