Financial Coordinator - Advanced (HCA/ASD #73863)

$29.58 - $47.33 Hourly

$61,531 - $98,449 Annually

This position is a Pay Band 75

Posting Details

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

This job posting may be used to fill multiple vacancies.

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 Financial Coordinator - Advanced will:

• Ensure accuracy of all financial transactions as they are recorded in the General ledger for each of the various Health Care Authority (HCA) funds;
• Prepare consistent and timely reconciliations of the General Ledger, monthly trial balances by fund and the preparation of year-end financial statements for the agency;
• Reconcile third party interface systems to the Statewide Human Resources Accounting Reporting (SHARE) general ledger and reconciliations of financial accounts.

How does it get done?

The Financial Coordinator - Advanced is responsible for:

• Coordinating financial data, preparing monthly general ledger reconciliations for multiple complex programs ensuring accuracy of the general ledger;
• Preparing monthly trial balances for assigned major funds;
• Ensuring audit requirements are met and the preparation of financial statements and audit schedules for the assigned funds;
• Ensuring the Agency complies with all state and federal rules and regulations while effectively working and communicating with other Bureaus and Divisions within the Agency.

Who are the customers?

Citizens of New Mexico;

HCA management and staff;

Other State agencies;

Federal oversight agencies and partners.

Ideal Candidate

The Ideal Candidate has:

• Accounting experience, including reconciliation of accounting entries;
• Analytical and critical thinking skills;
• Excellent verbal and writing communication skills;
• Ability to multi-task;
• SHARE experience;
• Experience with Microsoft Excel and Word.

Minimum Qualification

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business Administration and five (5) years of directly related experience in budgeting, accounting and/or auditing. For use at the State Investment Council Only: any budgeting, accounting and/or auditing experience is acceptable. 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 9 years of experience OR High School Diploma or Equivalent AND 9 years of experience 2 Associate's degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification AND 7 years of experience Associate's degree or higher in any field AND 9 years of experience 3 Bachelor's degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification AND 5 years of experience 4 Master's degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification AND 3 years of experience 5 PhD degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification AND 1 year 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. Some occasional travel is required for meetings and conferences.

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Agency Contact Information: Jolene Jaffa, (505) 690-9920. Email

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Bargaining Unit Position

This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.