Financial Specialist Basic (NMCD/PNM #16354)

$17.63 - $26.45 Hourly

$36,675 - $55,013 Annually

This position is a Pay Band 45

Posting Details

Interviews are anticipated to be conducted within two weeks of closing date.

Due to the available budget allocated for this position, the hiring rate will not exceed $19.92 per hour.

Why does the job exist?

Position will assist with maintaining, reviewing and completing reconciliation of inmate financial records to ensure compliance with accepted principles and standards regarding inmate financial accounts. Position will assist in processing inmate deposits, payments and reimbursements and serve as aide to Senior Inmate Accounts as needed.

How does it get done?

* Assist with ensuring required documentation is received and verified before processing inmate financial transactions
* Copy and prepare documents for archiving purposes
* Review transactions for documentation of obligation, payment authorization, timely payment and accurate recording
* Assist with ensuring inmate information is current, accurate and is reflected in the Criminal Management Information System (OMNI)

Who are the customers?

* New Mexico Corrections Department (NMCD)
* Vendors
* Bank

Ideal Candidate

Experience in the following:
* Accounting
* Financial reconciliations
* Customer service
* Compliance with accepted accounting principles and standards

Minimum Qualification

High School diploma or Equivalency and six (6) months experience in bookkeeping, accounting and/or finance. Substitutions Apply. See Substitution Table below.

Substitution Table

These combinations of education and experience qualify you for the position:
Education Experience 1 High School Diploma or Equivalent AND # of months or years of experience specified in the minimum qualification 2 Associate's Degree AND Zero 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 New Mexico Driver's License. Employment is subject to a pre-employment background investigation and is conditional pending results.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in an adult prison environment, which includes daily contact with inmates. Willingness to work in a correctional facility, may be required to work odd hours, overtime, holidays, and weekends.

Supplemental Information

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Agency Contact Information: Angel Gutierrez (505) 259-6781, or email: angel.gutierrez@cd.nm.gov. Email

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.