Federal Reporting & Compliance Accountant - On-Site Santa Fe

New Mexico Department of Justice; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) is seeking an Accountant - Federal Reporting & Compliance for on-site work in Santa Fe. The role focuses on reconciling data to the general ledger, ensuring federal reporting accuracy, and strengthening internal controls to reduce audit findings.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Auditing, or Business Administration and have at least three years of accounting/auditing/finance experience, including two

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Auditing, or Business Administration.
• Three (3) years of experience in accounting, auditing, finance, budgeting, public accounting, and conducting financial audits, including two (2) years preparing Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Analyze financial data to identify anomalies and recommend corrections.
• Reconcile financial data to the general ledger and evaluate financial and audit documentation.
• Assist with SHARE setup, chartfields, budgeting, project costing, and financial adjustments.
• Support SEFA preparation, audit reconciliations, and accurate federal financial reporting.
• Assist with FFRs, drawdowns, cash management compliance, and documentation reviews.
• Develop dashboards, checklists, and statewide financial reporting tools.
• Develop and deliver training, templates, and technical assistance for agency reporting staff.
• Strengthen subrecipient risk assessments and monitoring tools.
• Provide guidance on federal allowability, cost principles, and internal controls under Uniform Guidance.
• Review documentation to ensure compliance with federal regulations and agency policies.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Auditing, or Business Administration

Job description

The New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) is seeking an Accountant - Federal Reporting & Compliance for on-site work in Santa Fe. The role focuses on reconciling data to the general ledger, ensuring federal reporting accuracy, and strengthening internal controls to reduce audit findings.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Auditing, or Business Administration and have at least three years of accounting/auditing/finance experience, including two