Financial Specialist - Operational (DOH/ASD #10814)

$17.99 - $27.89 Hourly

$37,422 - $58,003 Annually

This position is a Pay Band 50

Posting Details

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

New Mexico Department of Health is to ensure health equity, we work with partners to promote health and well-being and improve health outcomes for all people in New Mexico. This position is in Administration Services Division/General Accounting Bureau responsible for assisting auditors, creating variety of payment vouchers/approvals to internal/external entities and adhering to State/Federal Rules/Regulations & the NM State Procurement Code.

Why does the job exist?

To assist the General Accounting Bureau in processing payments for both employees and vendors conducting business with the Department of Health.

How does it get done?

This position is responsible for distributing State Warrants and Payment Advices to appropriate vendor. Creating Payment Vouchers for Department of Health ASD. Distribute various Payment Vouchers to Auditors. Ensure reconciliation of State Warrants, process Warrant Cancellations. Manage and reconcile State issue Payment Card. Assist with other related tasks as assigned.

Who are the customers?

Department of Health State Employees, Suppliers and other internal/external customers.

Ideal Candidate

1. Knowledge in SHARE Financials.
2. Knowledge in providing Professional Customer Service.
3. Time Management.
4. Detailed oriented, accuracy and good organizational skills.
4. Knowledge of NM Procurement Code.
5. Microsoft Office/Excel

Minimum Qualification

High School diploma or Equivalency and one (1) year 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 Driver's License. Must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course Certificate from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive Defensive Driving Course Certification within six (6) months of date of hire as a condition of continued employment.

Working Conditions

Work is performed primarily in an office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer to include working with computers, faxes, copiers and printers, and phone usage with extended periods of sitting, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, reaching, kneeling and crawling. Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. Some travel may be required.

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Agency Contact Information: Crystal Diaz (505) 629-5808. 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.