Business Services Coordinator - Accountant 3

The Health Sciences Library and Informatics Center (HSLIC) is seeking a collaborative, detail-oriented Accountant 3 to join its Planning and Business Support team. HSLIC advances health and health equity through education, research, clinical care, and community engagement while fostering a culture of innovation, inclusion, collaboration, and continuous learning. We are seeking a professional who values service, continuous improvement, and responsible stewardship and who is interested in supporting work that benefits learners, researchers, clinicians, and communities across New Mexico.
The Accountant 3 manages financial activities for restricted and unrestricted funds and provides accounting, budgeting, financial analysis, purchasing, compliance, reporting, and grants management support. The position supports budget development and financial planning, coordinates purchasing activities, assists with grant and contract administration, and partners with library leadership, faculty, and staff to support informed decision-making and effective management of financial resources.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial Management & Accounting

• Manage accounting activities for restricted and unrestricted funds.
• Monitor revenues and expenditures, reconcile accounts, and maintain financial records.
• Prepare financial transactions, journal entries, budget adjustments, and financial reports.
• Ensure compliance with university, sponsor, state, and federal requirements.

Budget Development & Financial Planning

• Develop budget projections, forecasts, and financial analyses.
• Assist with annual budget development and ongoing financial monitoring.
• Provide financial information and recommendations that support operational and strategic goals.

Purchasing, Compliance & Customer Support

• Coordinate purchasing activities, including PCard, travel, and procurement transactions.
• Review financial and purchasing documents for funding availability, accuracy, and compliance.
• Serve as a financial resource for faculty, staff, vendors, and departmental partners.
• Support process improvement and operational efficiency initiatives.

Grants & Contracts Support

• Support financial activities related to grants and contracts throughout the award lifecycle.
• Assist with proposal budgets, award monitoring, and sponsor compliance requirements.
• Partner with faculty investigators and university offices to support sponsored projects and reporting activities.
• Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned.

See the Position Description for additional information.

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.

• Experience managing restricted and unrestricted funds, budgets, and financial reporting.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, reconciliations, and financial analysis.
• Experience with Banner Finance, MyReports, LoboMart, Chrome River, or similar financial systems.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools.
• Knowledge of grants and contracts administration in a higher education, healthcare, research, or public-sector environment.
• Knowledge of university purchasing policies and procedures.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain accuracy, and improve processes.
• Experience working in higher education, preferably at UNM.

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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.