Senior Accountant – AP & Compliance Leader

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

Job summary

The Health Care Authority in New Mexico is seeking a Senior Accountant to manage accounts payable records across multiple funding sources and act as a first-level preparer of financial documents, ensuring accuracy and compliance with state and federal standards.

Responsibilities include entering vendor vouchers in the SHARE Financial system, auditing travel and reimbursements, reconciling data with GASB/MAP guidelines, and supporting division staff with reliable financial information.

Qualifications

• Experience in Accounts Payable or related financial processes.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, reconcile, process and maintain multiple accounting records and funding sources for Accounts Payable.
• Act as a first level preparer of financial documents for the Accounts Payable (AP) Bureau ensuring records are accurate and compliant with Federal, State Laws, regulations and standards.
• Reviewing division documentation and criteria ensuring compliance with State and Federal regulations.
• Entering vendor payment vouchers in SHARE Financial system for all Health Care Authority (HCA) divisions.
• Auditing and processing in-state and out-of-state travel for all Health Care Authority (HCA) division staff.
• Monitoring, reconciling and processing of financial information for AP transactions ensuring they are in compliance with Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB), Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) Model of Accounting Practices (MAP) and HCA policy and procedures.
• Completing all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Communication skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Education

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

Tools

Excel

PeopleSoft SHARE Financial system

Job description

The Health Care Authority in New Mexico is seeking a Senior Accountant to manage accounts payable records across multiple funding sources and act as a first-level preparer of financial documents, ensuring accuracy and compliance with state and federal standards.

Responsibilities include entering vendor vouchers in the SHARE Financial system, auditing travel and reimbursements, reconciling data with GASB/MAP guidelines, and supporting division staff with reliable financial information.