Accountant 2-Neurology

Accountant 2Working Title - Accountant 2-NeurologyPosition Grade - 12Position 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.Duties of the position include:Provide guidance and support to faculty in the preparation of internal and external grant and clinical trial applicationsMaintain the fiscal operations of all restricted Research funds including budgetingMonitor and reconciliation of restricted and unrestricted indexesAnalysis revenues and expenses for both grants and clinical trialsPrepare monthly financial reports for investigators and departmental leadershipOversee 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 closeoutProcess routine daily financial transactionsMake purchasesComplete journal entriesLabor redistributionsMonitor billings and accounts receivables for grants and clinical trials contractsThis 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.Conditions of EmploymentMinimum 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 - 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 environmentCampus - Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NMDepartment - Neurology Administration (490E)Employment Type - StaffStaff Type - Regular - Full-TimePay - Monthly: $3,882.67 - $5,453.07Benefits 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.Background Check Required - YesFor Best Consideration Date - 10/23/2026Eligible for Hiring Incentive - NoEligible for Remote Work - NoApplication 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.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.