Accountant 3

Accountant 3

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

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.

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.

Campus - Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM

Department - IM Central Administration (852B)

Employment Type - Staff

Staff Type - Regular - Full-Time

Status - Exempt

Pay - Monthly: $4,236.27 - 5,950.53

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 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 - 5/29/2026

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) 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.