Financial Specialist III (NMED #56805)

Posting Details

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

Department Name: Administrative Services Division (ASD)
Program Area: Hazardous Waste Bureau (HWB)

Looking for a rewarding career and growth opportunity? The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) is seeking highly engaged talent to assist us in our mission to protect and restore the environment and foster a healthy and prosperous New Mexico for present and future generations. Come be a part of our great team for change! Learn more at: https://www.env.nm.gov/

As a valued new employee to the NMED, you will receive five (5) full days of leave in your leave balances right from your start date.
Why does the job exist?

This position will be responsible for the maintenance, review, and reconciliation of financial records to ensure compliance with accepted accounting principles and standards.
How does it get done?

• Maintain fiscal records
• Enter data onto computer spread sheets, ledgers, worksheets and other forms
• Compare data contained in a variety of financial records in order to detect errors/discrepancies
• Reconcile accounts/records
• Extract and compile information from records as required
• Monitor assets and fleet by creating and maintaining spreadsheets and meeting agency and management deadlines
• Assist in budget preparation by compiling necessary information manually or by using computer-based records
• Complete reconciliations and update budget projections with a high level of accuracy and within strict time constraints
• Prepare financial information for management
• Coordinate accounts payable activities with the purchasing function
• Review transactions for documentation of obligation, payment authorization, timely payment, and accurate recording
• Confer with vendors
• Handle multiple tasks and requests from several people at once
• Run Statewide Human Resources Accounting and Reporting (SHARE) system reports
• Assist with budget development, submission, monitoring and revenue tracking

Who are the customers?

• New Mexicans to protect and restore the environment
• Occasional contact with external Federal, State and Local regulatory bodies as well as contractors and environmental not for profit organizations
• Internal staff

Ideal Candidate

• New Mexicans to protect and restore the environment
• Occasional contact with external Federal, State and Local regulatory bodies as well as contractors and environmental not for profit organizations
• Internal staff

Minimum Qualification

High School diploma or Equivalency and two (2) years experience in bookkeeping, accounting, and/or finance. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling two (2) years may substitute for the required 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.
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Agency Contact Information: Delia Flores (505) 531-7504 or Email

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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.