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.