Federal Financial Analyst (DOW#5064)

State of New Mexico; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The New Mexico Department of Wildlife seeks a Federal Financial Analyst to manage financial data, accounting, and reporting for federal and partner grants. You will oversee grant reporting, track deadlines, and prepare grant financial reports, including the monthly reimbursement process with draw-downs and reconciliations.

You will maintain the SEFA and assist with the annual ICR proposal, support state and federal audits, and track third-party, in-kind, and volunteer match in the SHARE grants

Qualifications

• Ideal candidate has auditing, accounting and experience with federal grants.
• Experience using SHARE, pivot tables and formulas to analyze financial data.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Track grant reporting dates and audit programmatic reports.
• Prepare all grant financial reports for the Agency.
• Oversee monthly reimbursement processes, draw-downs and reconciliations.

Skills

Auditing

Accounting

Federal grants

SHARE

Pivot tables

Formulas

Financial data

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or business administration

Tools

SHARE system

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

Our Mission

It is the mission of New Mexico's Department of Wildlife: "To conserve, regulate, propagate and protect the wildlife and fish within the state of New Mexico using a flexible management system that ensures sustainable use for public food supply, recreation and safety; and to provide for off-highway motor vehicle recreation that recognizes cultural, historic, and resource values while ensuring public safety."

The Administrative Services Division (ASD) provides the financial, accounting, budget and federal reimbursement tools to support the mission of the department.

Please visit our website for more information at https://www.wildlife.dgf.nm.gov

Why does the job exist?

This position exists to provide accurate financial data, accounting, and reporting for the Department of Wildlife's (DOW) federal and partner grants.

How does it get done?

The Federal Financial Analyst supports the Federal Aid Section of ASD and is responsible for the oversight and management of federal grant reporting. This position will track all grant reporting dates, audit programmatic reports for funding award requirements, and will complete all grant financial reports for the Agency. This position is responsible for the monthly reimbursement process, including the draw-down and reconciliation procedures, and for maintaining current, accurate federal grant financial reports. This position is responsible for the accuracy, maintenance and update of the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA) and for the annual preparation of the Indirect Cost Rate (ICR) Proposal for consideration to the Department of the Interior. This position assists with providing documentation for state and federal audit requests and with the annual License Certification process. The Federal Financial Analyst is also responsible for tracking and recording third-party, in-kind, and volunteer match, and entering and maintaining all Agency grants in the SHARE grants module. This position provides additional support with other duties as assigned.

Who are the customers?

Department of Wildlife management and employees, New Mexico State Wildlife Commission.

Ideal Candidate

The Ideal Candidate has experience with auditing, accounting, and working with federal grants. Has experience using the state's accounting system (SHARE), pivot tables and formulas, and analyzing financial data. Is comfortable seeking clarification & willing to ask questions. Comfortable working independently and as part of a team.

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or business administration and four (4) years of directly related experience in budgeting, accounting, and/or auditing. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling eight (8) years may substitute for the required education and experience. For use at the State Investment Council only: any budgeting, accounting, and/or auditing experience is acceptable.

Employment Requirements

Pre-employment background investigation is required and is conditional pending results. 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 Defensive Driving Course Certification 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. Must be able to lift 25 lbs.

Bargaining Unit Position

This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.