Contract and Grant Accounting : Accountant 3

Accountant 3

Contract and Grant Accounting : Accountant 3

Position Grade : 13

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.

Campus : Main - Albuquerque, NM

Department : Contract Grant Accounting Main (112A)

Employment Type : Staff

Staff Type : Regular - Full-Time

Status : Exempt

Pay : Monthly : $4,236.27 to $5,950.53 DOE

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.

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 : 9 / 8 / 2025

Eligible for Remote Work : Yes

Eligible for Remote Work Statement : This position may qualify for a hybrid schedule based on performance post probation / trial period. While on probation or during trial period, the expectation is to be in the office and on-site Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm.

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. Applicants must provide a cover letter communicating their interest in the position and how the preferred qualifications are met, provide names, and contact information for at least 3 professional references, on the application form, indicate whether it is okay to contact current and prior supervisors. The resume should include a complete work history, replete with beginning and ending dates of employment (Month and Year) and hours worked each week.

Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. The University of New Mexico is 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.