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Accountant 2-Neurology

University of New Mexico
Monthly: $3,882.67 - $5,453.07
life insurance, remote work
United States, New Mexico, Albuquerque
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Sep 29, 2026
Requisition ID req38118 Working Title Accountant 2-Neurology Position Grade 12 Position Summary UNM Neurology in the UNM School of Medicine plays a critical role in improving the health of all New Mexicans. Our department is the Southwestern hub for advanced neurological diagnosis and patient care. We seek a dynamic individual to join our team as an Accountant 2 to be a part of our important mission. This position will be responsible for the research operations and assist with unrestricted budgetary process for the department. The duties of the position include: Provide guidance and support to faculty in the preparation of internal and external grant Contract and clinical trial applications Maintain the fiscal operations of all restricted Research funds including budgeting Monitor and reconciliation of restricted and unrestricted indexes Analysis revenues and expenses for both grants and clinical trials; Prepare monthly financial reports for investigators and departmental leadership, Oversee the life cycle of all the department's research awards including proposal development and review with SPO, award setup with Contract & Grant, award monitoring and compliance, and closeout. Process routine daily financial transactions Make purchases Complete journal entries Labor redistributions Monitor billings and accounts receivables for grants and clinical trials contracts. This position is an important part of the department's senior finance and research team and will play a key role in assisting with the department's annual budget. See the Position Description for additional information. Conditions of Employment Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree and successful completion of at least 12 credit hours of university-level accounting through intermediate accounting; at least 1 year 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 Preferred Qualifications: Masters Degree in Accounting or Business Management Experience with NIH awards and proposal submissions Prior experience maintaining a research award from submission, pre-award to post-award in an academic setting Proficient in MS Suite applications especially Excel and MS Access to analyze/interpret financial data and prepare financial reports Experience working in Banner, MyReports, Chrome River financial systems Experience working with web-based grant submission software Ability to communicate effectively Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a team member The ability to interpret and provide guidance to investigators in the application of general and specific funding policies, regulations, and requirements Ability to learn, understand and apply the University's Restricted Accounting policies Ability to meet deadlines while working in a team environment Additional Requirements Campus Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM Department Neurology Administration (490E) Employment Type Staff Staff Type Regular - Full-Time Term End Date Status Exempt Pay Monthly: $3,882.67 - $5,453.07 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 10/23/2026 Eligible for Hiring Incentive No Eligible for Remote Work No 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. Please attach a resume and cover letter. Describe in your cover letter how you meet the preferred qualifications for the position. *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.