Senior Accountant

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: Audit and enter all payment voucher submissions related to Senate Bill 3 for Behavioral Health Services Division (BHSD) as well as all other divisions within Health Care Authority (HCA); Act as the first level preparer of financial documents for the Accounts Payable Bureau and ensure records are accurate and complaint with Federal and State laws, regulations and standards. How does it get done? The Senior Accountant is responsible for: Entering vendor payment vouchers, journal entries and journal vouchers in SHARE Financial system for Behavioral Health Services Division (BHSD) and all other divisions within Health Care Authority (HCA); Auditing and processing in-state and out-of-state travel reimbursements for all HCA division staff; Ensuring that the monitoring, reconciling, and processing of financial information for accounts payable transactions are in compliance with Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB), Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) Model of Accounting Practices (MAP), and HCA policies and procedures; Carrying out additional duties as assigned to support the operational and financial needs of HCA. Who are the customers? Administrative Services Division (ASD); Behavioral Health Services Division (BHSD) and all divisional staff within Health Care Authority (HCA); Other State Agencies; Third-party vendors. Ideal Candidate The Ideal Candidate has experience in: Accounts Payable; Journal Entries; Proficiently utilizing Excel; Providing excellent customer service and communication skills. 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr