Accountant & Auditor-Advanced (DOT/GO/BUS SUP #18572)

$23.07 - $36.91 Hourly

$47,989 - $76,782 Annually

This position is a Pay Band 65

Posting Details

This posting will be used for ongoing recruitment and may close at any time. Applicant lists may be screened more than once.

The Office of Inspector General (OIG) is a bureau of NMDOT dedicated to assuring that the activities and operations of the Department are conducted in accordance with Federal and State laws, rules, regulations, and Department policies and procedures. This is done by conducting audits, special inquiries, investigations, collecting information, and surveys. The OIG provides objective and independent performance audit services and conducts routine database analysis on construction contract data. The OIG is also responsible for administering the Policy and Procedures Committee as provided in AD 116. The OIG is tasked with maintaining administrative directives and forms on the Department's internal network. It maintains records of claims for damages to Department property and coordinates with the Department's Accounting Services Division to collect monies recovered in accordance with the provisions of NMSA 1978, Section 67-7-10, with such monies deposited into the Road Fund. The OIG provides reasonable assurance of federal compliance of allowable costs for contracts with engineering and design related service contractors. It also performs prequalification application procedures as required by 18.27.5 NMAC, Contractor Prequalification Rule.

Why does the job exist?

To conduct independent performance audits of transportation programs and operations to improve effectiveness and efficiencies, and to increase accountability. Determines indirect cost rate compliance and contract eligibility for engineering and design consultants.

How does it get done?

- Strategic planning, extensive research, interviewing, and gathering evidence.
- Detailed analysis of information, data, and control systems.
- Identify anomalies, deficiencies, and risks. Extensive writing of work conducted, conclusions, and
audit reports on findings and recommendations.

Who are the customers?

The direct client is NMDOT and the State Transportation Commission. Indirect customers are federal agencies, the State of New Mexico's governor, state auditor, state legislators and the public.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will have preferred experience/education in the following areas:

*The ability to overcome steep learning curves by quick comprehension of complex subjects for each audit.
* The ability to apply different or new approaches to accomplish work unique to each audit.
* Critical thinking experience.
* Writing multi page audit reports accurately, objectively, and clearly.
* Intermediate or advanced level experience in Microsoft Excel and Word.
* Excellent writing and verbal skills.

Minimum Qualification

Bachelor's 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 6 years of experience OR High School Diploma or Equivalent AND 6 years of experience 2 Associate's degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification AND 4 years of experience Associate's degree or higher in any field AND 6 years of experience 3 Bachelor's degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification AND 2 years of experience 4 Master'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 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 a Defensive Driving Course certificate as a condition of continued employment.

Working Conditions

Office setting with some state travel, exposure to VDT and extensive personal computer use, extended periods of sitting, cellphone usage, and driving vehicles.

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Agency Contact Information:Tiffany Thomas (505) 469-8570. Email

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Bargaining Unit Position

This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.