What are the responsibilities and job description for the Budget Analyst - Advanced position at State of New Mexico?
23.07 - $36.91 Hourly
47,989 - $76,782 Annually
This position is a Pay Band 65
Posting Details
This posting will be used for ongoing recruitment and may close at any time. Applicant lists may be screened more than once.
Department Name : Administrative Services Division (ASD)
Program Area : Financial Services Bureau (FSB)
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Why does the job exist?
This position is responsible for managing the financial administrative tasks of the Solid Waste Bureau.
How does it get done?
- Ensure compliance with federal and state fiscal procedures, and policies
- Maintain budget and accounting records to ensure that state and federal funds are used and managed appropriately
- Develop and compile budget documentation and justifications to support budget requests
- Complete reconciliations and update budget projections with a high level of accuracy, within strict time constraints.
- Handle multiple tasks and requests from several people at once
- Work within the Statewide Human Resources Accounting and Reporting (SHARE) system
- Process timely payments to vendors by reviewing financial documents for accuracy and approvals
- Act as the fixed assets and vehicle / fleet coordinator, and any other financial and administrative roles as required.
- Assist with cost package assembly and required journal entry adjustments as well as budget development, submission, monitoring, and revenue tracking
- Interact with the designated Bureaus within the New Mexico Environment Department
- Work with outside vendors
- Provide support to the FSB Bureau Chief, SWB Bureau Chief, Program Managers, staff and other bureaus
- Report to and work with the Resource Protection Division Financial Manager
Who are the customers?
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will have experience in the following :
Minimum Qualification
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration and two (2) years of experience in budget preparation, budget monitoring, governmental accounting and / or federal grant reporting. 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 6 years of experience OR High School Diploma or Equivalent AND 6 years of experience 2 Associate's degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification AND 4 years of experience Associate's degree or higher in any field AND 6 years of experience 3 Bachelor's degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification AND 2 years of experience 4 Master's degree or higher in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification AND 0 years of experience
Employment Requirements
Must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico Driver's License. Must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course certificate from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive a Defensive Driving Course certificate as a condition of continued employment.
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.
Supplemental Information
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Agency Contact Information : Delia Flores (505) 531-7504, or Email
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
For more information on how to apply, please check out the Application Guide : Application Guide
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.
Salary : $47,989 - $76,782
