Job Description

Accountant 3

Requisition ID
req37514
Working Title
Accountant 3
Position Grade
13
Position Summary

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.

Key Duties and 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.

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.

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

• 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.

Additional Requirements
Campus
Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM
Department
IM Central Administration (852B)
Employment Type
Staff
Staff Type
Regular - Full-Time
Term End Date
Status
Exempt
Pay
Monthly: $4,277.87 - $6,009.47
Benefits Eligible
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 a more information.
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
Yes
For Best Consideration Date
8/14/2026
Eligible for Hiring Incentive
No
Eligible for Remote Work
Yes
Eligible for Remote Work Statement
A hybrid schedule will be considered after the successful completion of the probationary period.
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.

A complete application includes:

1) Cover Letter detailing your directly related experience

2) Resume

3) Contact information for 3 professional references, preferably from supervisors

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.