Financial Coordinator - Advanced (DoIT #10117400)

$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.
The New Mexico Department of Information Technology (DoIT) is the enterprise technology partner serving and supporting state agencies with innovative solutions to advance the delivery of their core missions and create progress for all New Mexicans. DoIT is a complex agency with multiple funding sources and many diverse programs, Enterprise and Governmental. The General Ledger Bureau is the funnel for all of DoIT accounting activities including Cash, Enterprise and Federal Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and Capital Assets.

Why does the job exist?

The incumbent of this position will perform Accounting duties of the General Ledger Bureau. The General Ledger Bureau accounts for annual Net Assets in excess of $169.9 million dollars for Business Type Activities and $208.2 million dollars in Net Assets of Governmental activities. Incumbent will perform advanced technical accounting functions, will serve as specialist/staff advisor in the evaluations of affects to the Department's general ledgers by reviewing all accounting transactions proposed or posted to the general ledger and report the outcome.

How does it get done?

Ensure accountability of the Department's compliance with Legislation, DFA's Model of Accounting Practices, State and Federal regulations. Daily, manage fund activity for given fund(s). Analyze, monitor and approve accounting transactions related to deposits, cash transactions, accounts receivable and associated revenues, accounts payable and expenditures, interfund receivables and payables, payroll liabilities and expenditures capital assets/accumulated depreciation and investments; allow/disallow transactions based on the fiscal soundness of the transaction and compliance to rules and regulations. Develop reporting and reconciliations to establish accountability of the Department's financial reporting. Diagnose and resolve complex accounting issues in compliance with accounting and auditing procedures. Produce Trial Balances, data analysis, create journal entries as needed and updating Financial Accounting System. Assist in the creation of the Department's audited Financial Statements to conform with GAAP. Task is accomplished

Who are the customers?

Internal and External customers, Department of Information Technology (DoIT) Executive Branch, Department of Finance & Administration (DFA)- Financial Control, Finance Committees, Budgets and DoIT vendors.

Ideal Candidate

- SHARE/PeopleSoft or other accounting system experience
- Experience in reconciliation of General Ledger accounts to modules (Fixed Asset, Purchasing, etc.)
- Experience in preparations of Financial statements, trial balances, and audit schedules.
- Excellent customer service working with vendors, customers and staff to resolve issues
- Experience with fixed asset modules; useful life, additions/deletions and, reconciliations
- Knowledge of DFA's Model of Accounting Practices, GAAP, and State and Federal regulations.
- Excel Experience

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

Driver's License and Background Investigation

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.

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Agency Contact Information: Angelica Ruiz. Email

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Bargaining Unit Position

This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.