Senior State Auditor - Elections (SOS #3580)

New Mexico Department of Justice; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

New Mexico Secretary of State seeks a Senior State Auditor - Elections to conduct compliance reviews of disclosure and campaign finance reports in the Secretary of State's office. The role audits filings by candidates, treasurers, office holders and lobbyists to ensure compliance with the Election Code.

Responsibilities include preparing reports, communicating with filers for voluntary compliance, assisting with vendor contracts and MOUs, and supporting canvass and customer service activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or related field.
• Two years of experience conducting financial audits of government agencies.
• Knowledge of procurement procedures and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Audit electronically filed disclosure reports and campaign finance reports for compliance with the Election Code.
• Prepare and maintain reports, records, and correspondence related to audit activities.
• Communicate verbally and in writing with filers to assist voluntary compliance.
• Assist with procurement procedures for vendor contracts and MOUs.
• Analyze processes and support canvass and customer service activities.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Legal research

Financial audits

Procurement knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Accounting/Finance

15 accounting hours (or finance/business law substitute)

Job description

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Job Title Senior State Auditor - Elections (SOS #3580)

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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 Secretary of State is comprised of the Business Services division, and the Bureau of Elections. Business services is responsible for business formations which include corporation and LLC formations. The Bureau of Elections oversees all programs related to the administration of statewide elections to include public records requests and complaints from constituents.

To learn more about the Secretary of State, please visit our website: https://www.sos.nm.gov/

Why does the job exist?

The purpose of this position is to conduct compliance reviews related to disclosure reports filed and maintained in the Secretary of State's office in accordance with applicable laws. This position supports the procedures and communications between Bureau of Elections and County Clerks related to budgetary monitoring in collaboration with the agencies finance department.

How does it get done?

This position will audit electronically filed disclosure reports and campaign finance reports submitted by candidates, treasurers, office holders, and lobbyists for compliance with applicable provisions of the Election Code; prepare & maintain reports, records, and correspondence regarding audit activities and non-compliance findings; communicate verbally and in writing with filers to assist them in achieving voluntary compliance with applicable provisions of the Election Code; assist with procurement procedures for vendor contracts and MOU's related to county clerk elections expenditures, election code compliance; analyze process and management complaints filed with SOS; other audit and compliance related duties including proofreading, participating in elections canvass, and customer service.

Who are the customers?

Disclosure filers, county clerks, election vendors, compliance officers, and external agency partners related to disclosure compliance and the general public.

Ideal Candidate

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail oriented approach to review and analysis used to create work product.
• Ability to review and analyze relevant legal sources and apply to audit procedures.
• Prior experience conducting financial audits or conducting financial fraud investigations.
• Understanding of basic governmental procurement procedures, budgets & financial analysis.

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, and/or a related degree and fifteen (15) semester hours of accounting or auditing (three (3) semester hours in finance or business law may substitute for up to three (3) semester hours of accounting or auditing) and two (2) years of experience conducting financial audits and attestation engagements of government agencies.

Employment Requirements

Candidate must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License and current Defensive Driving Course Certification from the State of New Mexico; or must obtain a Defensive Driving Course Certification within six (6) months of hire as a condition of continued employment. Pre-employment background investigation is required and is conditional pending results.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer, email ticketing system and phone usage; also, to include use of standard office equipment - fax, copier, scanner. This position may be required to file various documents received in our office. Occasional bending, stooping, sitting, standing. Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. Some statewide travel and overtime may be required. The SOS holds separate telework policy.

Supplemental Information

For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.

Bargaining Unit Position

This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.