Accountant

Salary

$21.96 - $32.94 Hourly

$45,680 - $68,520 Annually

This position is a Pay Band C5

Posting Details

The New Mexico (NM) Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program, Department of Health and Food & Nutrition
Bureau safeguards the health of nutritionally at-risk low-income pregnant, postpartum and breastfeeding women,
infant, children and seniors by providing nutritious foods to supplement diets, nutrition information for healthy
eating, health counseling, breastfeeding support, nutrition classes, cooking classes, and referrals to health care
providers and social services.

This posting may be used for ongoing recruitment and may close at any time.  Applicant lists may be screened more than once.

Why does the job exist?

This position provides financial and administrative support to the NM WIC State office that includes the Nutrition
Services, Breastfeeding Promotion, WIC and Senior Farmers Market Programs and WIC Regional field staff.

How does it get done?

The purpse of the postion is to serve as part of the WIC State Office Finance team, which encompass an annual
budget of approximatley $57 million. The position's responsiblities include, but are not limited to assisting with
procurement by obtaining quotes, obtaining determinations from State Purchasing and Horizons of New Mexico,
preparing purchase orders, change orders, payment vouchers, operating transfers, maintenance contracts and
other vendor services. This position will be the Regional backup for purchases and accounts payables.
Submit daily ACH reconciliation (1st review). Ensure monthly rebate invoice is generated with appropriate backup
documentation and approved by Finance Manager or Director prior to submitting to Rebate Manufacture. Update
rebate module with submittal date and date reimbursement is received with amount posted on General Ledger.
Monitor Travel and Training Request forms for State and Region for accuracy prior to obtaining WIC Finance
Approval. Prepare purchase orders for registrations, airline, hotel accommodations, etc.

Who are the customers?

WIC staff support, clients, vendors, Food and Nutrition Services (FNS), and community partners.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will have expereince with SHARE Financial, Purchasing and Invoicing. Ability to prioritize tasks
and deadlines. Ability to multitask, work as a team, and communicate effectively.

Minimum Qualification

High School or Equivalency 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 two (2) years may substitute for the required experience.

Employment Requirements

Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to visual/video display terminal (VDT) and extensive personal
computer and phone usage. Extended periods of driving and the ability to lift up to fifty (50) pounds may be
required. Potential exposure to communicable diseases and moderate office noise, heat, cold, and smells. Some
travel with occasional overnight stay may be required.

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: Genevieve Lujan 505-629-5317Email

For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.

Bargaining Unit Position

This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.