Contract & Grant Accounting Financial Services Accountant, Sr
Apply NowCompany: University of New Mexico
Location: Albuquerque, NM 87121
Description:
Financial Svcs Accountant,Sr
Requisition ID
req31940
Working Title
Contract & Grant Accounting Financial Services Accountant, Sr
Position Grade
14
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 Financial Services to ensure compliance with all financial policies, rules, and regulations adopted by the University or imposed by external agencies, state and federal audit requirements, and generally accepted accounting practices. Financial Services maintains the official financial records of the University.
Within Financial Services, the Contract & Grant Accounting (CGA) department has an exciting opportunity for an Senior Accountant.
Contract and Grant Accounting provides the University of New Mexico's research community with professional expertise and quality customer service in the management of external funding. We strive to provide guidance and support to ensure compliance with UNM policy, state law, federal regulations and agency terms and conditions of funding. CGA constantly searches for process improvements and efficiencies to improve our work experience. We also encourage teamwork in meeting our mission as well as professional development.
Join Our Team and Make an Impact!We're on the lookout for collaborative and enthusiastic individuals 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 candidates are proactive self-starters with exceptional interpersonal skills and outstanding organizational abilities. These individuals 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 these positions.
Responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to:
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.
These positions are in person and onsite Monday - Friday 8am to 5pm initially!
See the Position Description for additional information.
Conditions of Employment
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree, 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, one of which should be in a lead or supervisory capacity.
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
Additional Requirements
Campus
Main - Albuquerque, NM
Department
Contract Grant Accounting Main (112A)
Employment Type
Staff
Staff Type
On-Call
Term End Date
6/1/2025
Status
Non-Exempt
Pay
Hourly: $39.66
Benefits Eligible
This is not a benefits eligible position.
ERB Statement
As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid.
Background Check Required
No
For Best Consideration Date
1/14/2025
Eligible for Remote Work
Yes
Eligible for Remote Work Statement
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.
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.
Requisition ID
req31940
Working Title
Contract & Grant Accounting Financial Services Accountant, Sr
Position Grade
14
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 Financial Services to ensure compliance with all financial policies, rules, and regulations adopted by the University or imposed by external agencies, state and federal audit requirements, and generally accepted accounting practices. Financial Services maintains the official financial records of the University.
Within Financial Services, the Contract & Grant Accounting (CGA) department has an exciting opportunity for an Senior Accountant.
Contract and Grant Accounting provides the University of New Mexico's research community with professional expertise and quality customer service in the management of external funding. We strive to provide guidance and support to ensure compliance with UNM policy, state law, federal regulations and agency terms and conditions of funding. CGA constantly searches for process improvements and efficiencies to improve our work experience. We also encourage teamwork in meeting our mission as well as professional development.
Join Our Team and Make an Impact!We're on the lookout for collaborative and enthusiastic individuals 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 candidates are proactive self-starters with exceptional interpersonal skills and outstanding organizational abilities. These individuals 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 these positions.
Responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to:
- Manage the day-to-day activities of the department including ensuring compliance with university, state, and federal policies and regulations on restricted awards
- Supervise and manage personnel including work allocation, training, professional development, enforcement of internal processes and controls, and handling performance evaluations
- Oversee subrecipient risk assessments and desk reviews
- Review and monitor revenue collection
- Participate in external and internal audits
- Assist in development, implementation and maintenance of policies and processes involving restricted award monitoring
- Advise, consult, and meet as necessary with UNM departments, PIs, and with other UNM Core offices regarding compliance, internal controls, audit requests, special projects, and processes
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.
These positions are in person and onsite Monday - Friday 8am to 5pm initially!
See the Position Description for additional information.
Conditions of Employment
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree, 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, one of which should be in a lead or supervisory capacity.
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
- Master's degree in Accounting or CPA/CMA Certification
- Experience working with research administration, FARS, and Uniform Guidance
- Experience working with UNM financial programs such as MyReports and Banner
- Effective time management skills to prioritize multiple ongoing work tasks
- Experience communicating effectively at different levels of organization, both verbally and in writing
- Effective research and analytical skills to discover and investigate discrepancies as well as answer questions
- Proficient in MS Excel to analyze/interpret financial data
- Knowledge and understanding of University, Federal, State, and Agency policies and terms & conditions
Additional Requirements
Campus
Main - Albuquerque, NM
Department
Contract Grant Accounting Main (112A)
Employment Type
Staff
Staff Type
On-Call
Term End Date
6/1/2025
Status
Non-Exempt
Pay
Hourly: $39.66
Benefits Eligible
This is not a benefits eligible position.
ERB Statement
As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid.
Background Check Required
No
For Best Consideration Date
1/14/2025
Eligible for Remote Work
Yes
Eligible for Remote Work Statement
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.
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.