Accountant & Auditor - Operational (HCA/ASD #45548)

$19.82 - $31.71 Hourly

$41,218 - $65,949 Annually

This position is a Pay Band 60

Posting Details

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

Our Vision

• Every New Mexican has access to affordable health care coverage through a coordinated and seamless health care system.

Our Mission

• We ensure that New Mexicans attain their highest level of health by providing whole-person, cost-effective, accessible, and high-quality health care and safety-net services.

Our Goals

• Leverage purchasing power and partnerships to create innovative policies and models of comprehensive health care coverage that improve the health and well-being of New Mexicans and the workforce.
• Achieve health equity by addressing poverty, discrimination, and lack of resources, building a New Mexico where everyone thrives.
• Implement innovative technology and data-driven decision-making to provide unparalleled, convenient access to services and information.
• Build the best team in state government by supporting employees' continuous growth and wellness.

Why does the job exist?

The Accountant & Auditor - Operational will:

• Accurately post incoming deposits from various sources within defined time frames;
• Ensure compliance with all relevant State and Federal laws and rules, as well as Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) and New Mexico Health Care Authority (HCA) policies and procedures.

How does it get done?

The Accountant & Auditor - Operational is responsible for:

• Requesting federal funds from Payment Management system and processing draws for all federally funded programs accurately and timely in SHARE accounting system;
• Posting all daily and miscellaneous deposits received to SHARE accounting system ensuring that all chart-fields are recorded correctly;
• Completing financial reconciliations.

Who are the customers?

Administrative Services Division (ASD);

HCA divisional staff;

Other state agencies and third-party vendors.

Ideal Candidate

The Ideal Candidate has:

• Accounts Receivable experience;
• PeopleSoft SHARE Financial experience;
• Proficient experience utilizing Microsoft Excel functions;
• Excellent customer service and communication skills;
• Ability to work independently and in a team setting;
• Ability to multi-task.

Minimum Qualification

Associates Degree in Accounting, Finance, Auditing or Business Administration and two (2) years directly related work experience in accounting, auditing, finance and/or budgeting. Substitutions Apply. See Substitution Table below.

Substitution Table

These combinations of education and experience qualify you for the position:
Education Experience Education Experience 1 High School Diploma or Equivalent AND 4 years of experience OR High School Diploma or Equivalent AND 4 years of experience 2 Associate's degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification AND 2 years of experience Associate's degree or higher in any field AND 4 years of experience 3 Bachelor's degree or higher in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification AND 0 years of experience
• Education and years of experience must be related to the purpose of the position.

• If Minimum Qualification requires a specific number of "semester hours" in a field (e.g. 6 semester hours in Accounting), applicants MUST have those semester hours in order to meet the minimum qualifications. No substitutions apply for semester hours.

Employment Requirements

Must possess and maintain valid driver's license.

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. Must be able to lift 25lbs.

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Agency Contact Information: Jolene Jaffa (505) 690-9920 or Jolene.Jaffa@state.nm.us
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.

Bargaining Unit Position

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.