$35.37 - $53.05 Hourly

$73,568 - $110,352 Annually

This position is a Pay Band C10

Posting Details

THIS POSTING WILL BE USED FOR ONGOING RECRUITMENT AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME. APPLICANT LISTS MAY BE SCREENED MORE THAN ONCE.

Why does the job exist?

This job exists to ensure the accurate and efficient management of the agency's financial records, with a focus on maintaining the general ledger, ensuring compliance with financial regulations, and supporting internal and external audits. The position is responsible for overseeing complex financial transactions, providing guidance and training to staff, and ensuring the agency meets financial deadlines. Additionally, it plays a key role in the preparation for and execution of the annual audit process, working with internal and external stakeholders to produce accurate financial statements and ensure audit readiness.

How does it get done?

Duties for this position include:
- Maintain accurate general ledger and guide staff on financial transactions
- Validate deposits, review purchase orders, invoices, and contracts
- Audit payment vouchers, budget journals, payroll, and cash reconciliations
- Create journal entries, compile backup documentation, and correct the ledger
- Coordinate year-end deadlines and lead the annual external audit
- Create financial schedules and collaborate on audit requests for accurate financial statements

Who are the customers?

This position serves HED leadership, employees, associated agencies, local organizations and students enrolled in New Mexico Higher Education Institutions.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate should have:
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial management
- Experience with general ledger maintenance, auditing, and financial transactions
- Ability to train staff and ensure compliance with financial processes
- Experience with year-end deadlines, external audits, and financial reporting

Minimum Qualification

Bachelor's Degree in business administration, economics, accounting, finance, or auditing and six (6) years of experience in accounting, business administration, public administration, finance, or auditing, to include (2) years of managerial or supervisory experience. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling ten (10) years may substitute for the required education and experience. Any required licensure, certification or registration shall be defined at the time of recruitment and will be in addition to the above requirements.

Employment Requirements

Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License. Must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course Certificate from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive Defensive Driving Course Certification within six (6) months of date of hire as a condition of continued employment.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage. Some sitting, standing, bending and reaching may be required. Some occasional travel is required for meetings and conferences.

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Agency Contact Information: Lisa Alcaraz (505) 476-8435 or [email protected] Email

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Bargaining Unit Position

This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.