Requisition ID
req31316
Working Title
IT Accounting Specialist
Position Grade
13
Position Summary
The University of New Mexico Health and Health Sciences Information Technology (HHSIT) department is seeking a seasoned professional with advanced knowledge in unrestricted accounting to join our dynamic administrative operations team. As an Accountant 3, you'll manage the department's daily financial operations and serve as the go-to expert on budget, procurement, fund, and expenditure matters. You'll have the unique opportunity to shape departmental policy and standardize financial processes while navigating the complexities of our IT procurement and licensing subscriptions.
In addition to engaging with budget and financial strategy sessions, this role offers substantial growth opportunities. High-performing individuals will have a clear path to department advancement, with the potential to step into a department administrator role as part of our commitment to cultivating internal talent. If you're a proactive, team-oriented problem-solver with a knack for setting priorities and completing projects on time, we encourage you to apply. This hybrid position allows for flexibility, with work-from-home and office options available.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Reconciliations: Preparation of monthly budget reconciliations and reporting for IT indices, telecom, and renewal dates (licenses, maintenance & support).
- Purchasing: Oversight of spend on index budgets, approve Chrome River reports, lead for department purchasing and guidance (LoboMart & PCard). Resolution of AP/vendor reconciliation issues, and journal vouchers as needed.
- Budget: Prepare annual budget (Budget Planner & Salary Planner), bi-annual budget review documents, and 5-yr budget projections, etc.
- Internal invoices/reimbursements: Prepare invoices to departments for systems & applications support, component cost sharing, and pass-through expenses.
- HR/Payroll: Approve salaries for budget purposes completing the internal Recruitment form. Approve payroll, backup Timekeeper, process EPAF and labor redistributions.
- Various: Submit Facilities Management service requests for facility related issues, submit telecom requests for various issues, maintain office supplies for all staff. Update Internal Service Rate document & LMS database rates, assist with UNMH salary agreements, and update Cost Share documents.
See the Position Description for additional information.
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
- Master's degree with an accounting emphasis
- Proficiency and experience with UNM financial/reporting applications, or similar large scale ERP systems (e.g., Banner, MyReports, Chrome River, and LoboMart)
- Proficiency in preparing financial projections, budgeting, and developing multi-year forecasts
- Knowledge of UNM policies and procedures, especially related to procurement
- Proficiency with M365 applications, particularly Excel, and familiarity with Smartsheet
- Experience initiating accounting transactions (e.g., journal entries and labor redistributions)
- Effective communication skills to convey financial information and compliance requirements to staff, faculty, leadership, and other professionals
Campus
Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM
Department
HSC CIO Office (340B)
Employment Type
Staff
Staff Type
Regular - Full-Time
Status
Exempt
Pay
Monthly: $4,073.33 - $5,721.73
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.
Background Check Required
Yes
For Best Consideration Date
10/31/2024
Eligible for Remote Work
Yes
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. Resume, Cover Letter and COMPLETE UNMJobs Application.
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.
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