Accountant (DOT/GO/BUS SUP #18578)

New Mexico Department of Justice; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Administrative leave on start date

Job summary

New Mexico Department of Transportation's Office of Inspector General seeks an auditor to conduct independent construction performance audits, assess risk, and improve accountability in accordance with applicable laws and standards.

Responsibilities include planning, testing internal controls, documenting evidence, drafting detailed reports, and presenting findings to supervisors and executives; requires high school diploma or equivalent and 2 years related experience.

Qualifications

• High School or Equivalency and two years directly related work experience in accounting, auditing, finance, and/or budgeting.
• Experience conducting audits to test compliance with laws, rules, regulations and policies.

Responsibilities

• Plan assignments by researching laws, rules and standards.
• Assess internal controls and risks across the area under review.
• Gather, test and analyze evidence and document findings.
• Write accurate appraisal reports with conclusions and recommendations.
• Present results orally to supervisors and directors.

Skills

Auditing & compliance

Report writing

Client/staff interaction

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalency

Job description

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

The Office of Inspector General (OIG) is a bureau of New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) dedicated to assuring that the activities and operations of the Department are conducted in accordance with Federal and State laws, rules, regulations, and Department policies and procedures. This is accomplished by conducting audits, special inquiries, investigations, collecting information, and surveys. The OIG provides objective and independent performance audit services and conducts routine database analysis on construction contract data. The OIG is responsible for administering the Policy and Procedures Committee as provided in Administrative Directive 116. The OIG is tasked with maintaining administrative directives and forms on the Department¿s internal network. It maintains records of claims for damages to Department property and coordinates with the Department¿s Accounting Services Division to collect monies recovered in accordance with the provisions of NMSA 1978, Section 67-7-10, with such monies deposited into the State Road Fund. The OIG provides reasonable assurance of federal compliance of allowable costs for contracts with engineering and design-related service contractors. It also performs pre-qualification application procedures as required by 18.27.5 NMAC, Contractor Pre-qualification Rule.

The Construction Audit and Pre-qualification Section conducts construction audits and manages the Pre-qualification Program to provide a transportation network that emphasizes safety, quality, cost effectiveness and efficiency. The Construction Audit and Pre-qualification Section produces a monthly list of all eligible contractors.

As a valued new employee to NMDOT, you may be eligible to receive three (3) days of administrate leave upon your start date. This is applicable to external hires not within the State of New Mexico Government.

Why does the job exist?

This position will conduct independent construction performance audits to assess risk, improve operations and increase accountability for NMDOT.

This position will use the Yellow Book Auditing Standards to plan the scope and audit process, conduct fieldwork, report writing and follow up for corrective action.

How does it get done?

Planning assignments by researching, identifying and reviewing general working information, state and federal laws, rules regulations and standards.

Assess internal controls and risks for all aspects of the area under review. Gather, test and analyze evidence related to the assignment to recognize underlying causes and adverse effects.

Make recommendations to resolve findings and suggestions for process improvements. Retain sufficient support for the appraisals, conclusions, findings and basis for opinions and organize/index the supporting documents in current audit file.

Complete accurate written reports in communicating the appraisals, conclusions, opinions, findings and recommendations.

Oral presentations of the assignment's outcomes is required. Both written and oral communications are presented to supervisors, managers, and directors and/or deputy/cabinet secretaries.

Participation in the annual observance of NMDOT's physical inventory, assisting supervisor and other staff in other assignments as requested.

Who are the customers?

NMDOT and the traveling public.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will have preferred experience/education in the following areas:

• Conducting audits to test for compliance with federal and state laws, rules, regulations, agency policies and procedures, preparing detailed audit reports on audit findings and providing supporting conclusions about evidence examined.
• Working on multiple projects which require proactive interaction with staff members/customers to directly influence and impact results.

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

Must possess and maintain a valid 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.

Bargaining Unit Position

This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.