NMSBDC Principal Accountant

Santa Fe Community College; Santa Fe, Northern (NM, KY); Hybrid; USD 53,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Santa Fe Community College invites applications for Principal Accountant NMSBDC to oversee the financial aspects of grants, state appropriations, and expenditures within the NMSBDC ecosystem. The role emphasizes compliance, budgeting, and reporting, with coordination across multiple institutions.

The position may offer hybrid or fully remote work within New Mexico as determined by the Director, with typical hours and an exempt, salaried status.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field.
• Minimum of 15 credit hours in accounting.
• 10 years of job-related experience.
• Preferred: Experience using Workday.

Responsibilities

• Manage the financial aspects of grants and expenditures for the NMSBDC.
• Prepare budgets and financial reports in compliance with funding requirements.
• Coordinate with SFCC staff and partner institutions on grant accounting.
• Submit financial grant documents by deadlines and monitor program spending.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Grant accounting

Financial reporting

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

15 accounting credits

10 years of experience

Tools

Workday

Job description

Compensation

Salary Grade: CS119 Minimum starting rate: $58,870.00 Final offer will be based on relevant experience, education, and other applicable factors. Compensation Type: Salary Employment Type: Fixed Term (Fixed Term) FLSA: Exempt Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Position Summary

The Principal Accountant NMSBDC manages the financial aspects of grants, state appropriations, and expenditures for the NMSBDC. Ensures compliance with funding requirements, creates budgets, and financial reports. Monitors and tracks grant revenues and expenses. Coordinates and collaborates with others, administering and overseeing all fiscal program accounting. The Principal Accountant does not supervise others. This role may be eligible for hybrid or fully remote work (New Mexico) as determined by the Director of NMSBDC.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Partners with SFCC staff, nineteen host higher education institutions and staff, federal institutions, NMSBDC staff, and others, analyzing and examining grant accounting, funding and allocations, conceptualizing policy changes, rules and regulations.
• Administers efficient problem solving, exchanging beneficial grant and funding information.
• Establishes financial and award budgets, certifying correct allocation of expenses, and overseeing program spending.
• Manages the financial aspects of all NMSBDC Ecosystem parts including the Small Business Development Center, APEX Accelerator and International Business Accelerator Programs and Congressional Directed Projects.
• Prepares and submits accurate and timely financial grant application documents to government agencies, and funders by monitoring program and project deadlines.
• Adheres to contract terms, gathers and submits backup documentation to support requests.
• Prepares and provides detailed reports and certifies programs usage and collected amounts.
• Collaborates with SFCC staff, procurement leaders, and others, verifying grant compliance, facilitating budget meetings, and providing necessary updates.
• Answers questions and enforces obedience of specific program rules, grant mandates, SFCC regulations, and local, state and federal laws.
• Assists in the preparation and processing of spend authorizations, requisitions, expense reports, contracts; develops and maintains precise and supporting records.
• Analyze and evaluate data, to enhance organizational effectiveness.
• Monitors and examines expenditures for grant-related programs, confirming allowable costs are correctly charged.
• Tracks personnel and fringe benefits expenses, preparing journal entries, and adjusting or moving expenses.
• Facilitates training for the NMSBDC, APEX Accelerator, and congressionally funded project staff, teaching financial and procurement requirements.
• Instructs proper usage of federal, state, and New Mexico Higher Education Department resources, and accurate SFCC personnel coding.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field.
• Must have successfully completed a minimum of 15 credit hours in accounting.
• 10 years of job-related experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using Workday.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles.
• Knowledge of federal and state financial, regulations, policies, procedures and practices including the U.S. Small Business Administration and the Department of Defense.
• Knowledge of college policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.
• Knowledge of finance modules.
• Knowledge of payroll, cashier and grant modules.
• Experience using acounting software.
• Advanced skill using Microsoft Excel.
• Skills in effective listening, written and oral communication.
• Skill in the delegation of responsibility and authority.
• Skill to make timely decisions.
• Skill in decision making and problem solving.
• Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

Abilities

• Ability to prepare complex and accurate financial reports.
• Ability to develop and maintain cooperative working relationships both internally and externally.
• Ability to apply sustainability concepts into work systems.
• Ability to apply Baldrige based management approaches.
• Ability to use critical and evaluative thinking.
• Ability to identify problems, analyze alternatives, and develop viable recommendations.
• Ability to complete work with a high degree of accuracy.
• Ability to identify, prioritize and complete work in a strategic manner with a high degree of accuracy.
• Ability to lead people with diverse skills and styles to accomplish shared goals.
• Ability to work across organizational boundaries to achieve results.
• Ability to maintain positive outlook, high personal standard of excellence, and passion for the vision, mission and values of NMSBDC Ecosystem and Santa Fe Community College.
• Ability to apply complex specialized knowledge to assignments.
• Ability to work as a supportive member of a collaborative team.
• Ability to exercise good judgment in safeguarding confidential or sensitive information and adhere to high standards of confidentiality and honesty.

Conditions of Employment

Continued employment is contingent upon availability and continuation of funding.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

Work is primarily performed in a standard office environment.

Work Hours

Typically, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. May be required to work evenings and weekends. This role may be eligible for hybrid or fully remote work (New Mexico) as determined by the Director of NMSBDC. May be required to work evenings and weekends.

Notice of Background Check and Education Verification

All offers for employment with Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) are contingent upon a successful completion of a criminal background check. Some positions may require additional educational verification for compliance with accreditation standards.

EEO Statement

As an EEO employer, Santa Fe Community College will not discriminate in our employment practices based on an applicant’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, serious medical condition or status as a protected veteran or spousal affiliation. Santa Fe Community College hires only U.S. citizens and individuals lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.

ADA Statement

The SFCC is an EOE and affirmative action Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), SFCC will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing and selection processes.

SFCC Recruiting Statement

Santa Fe Community College is a Hispanic-serving institution, which neighbors the eight northern Indian pueblos in Northern New Mexico. We are committed to attracting and retaining highly qualified and diverse faculty and staff. SFCC strives to make our campus a place where all individuals feel welcome, nurtured, and valued. At the heart of SFCC’s mission – Empower Students, Strengthen Community. Empoderar a los Estudiantes, Fortalecer a la Comunidad – is a commitment that higher education and opportunity should be open to everyone. SFCC fosters a welcoming environment and a climate of inclusivity for students, faculty, and staff.

Our Mission and Strategic Plan

Empower Students, Strengthen Community. Empoderar a los estudiantes, fortalecer a la comunidad. SFCC values the strengths and contributions across all backgrounds, cultures, and identities and commits to examining and addressing systemic biases to deliver respect, equity, and access for all. SFCC valora la fortaleza y contribuciones por parte de todos los orígenes, culturas e identidades y se compromete a examinar y abordar prejuicios sistémicos para brindar respeto, equidad y acceso a todos.

For more than 35 years, Santa Fe Community College has been the gateway to success for individuals and the community by providing affordable, high-quality educational programs that serve the social, cultural, technological and economic needs of a diverse community. SFCC is designated a Best for Vets and a Military Friendly school. The college serves more than 13,000 students per year in its credit, noncredit and adult programs. For further information, call 505-428-1000.