Posting Details
Interviews are anticipated to be conducted within two weeks of closing date.
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 Senior Accountant will:
Monitor, reconcile, process, and maintain multiple accounting records and funding sources for Accounts Payable (AP);
Act as a first level preparer of financial documents for the AP Bureau ensuring records are accurate and complaint with Federal and State laws, regulations and standards.
How does it get done?
The Senior Accountant is responsible for:
Reviewing division documentation and criteria ensuring compliance with State and Federal regulations;
Entering vendor payment vouchers, journal entries and journal vouchers into SHARE Financial for multiple different divisions;
Auditing and processing in-state and out-of-state travel for all Health Care Authority (HCA) division staff;
Ensuring that the monitoring, reconciling, and processing of financial information for accounts payable transactions are in compliance with GASB (Government Accounting Standards Board), DFA Model of Accounting Practices, and Health Care Authority (HCA) policies and procedures.
Who are the customers?
Administrative Services Division (ASD);
All other divisional staff within the Health Care Authority (HCA);
Other State agencies;
Third-party vendors.
Ideal Candidate
Administrative Services Division (ASD);
All other divisional staff within the Health Care Authority (HCA);
Other State agencies;
Third-party vendors.
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. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling six (6) years may substitute for the required education and experience.
Employment Requirements
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
Must obtain a Defensive driving certification.
Working Conditions
Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage with extended periods of sitting. Some standing, bending and reaching may be required.
Supplemental Information
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Agency Contact Information: Jolene Jaffa, (505) 690-9920. 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.
