New Mexico Department of Health · 5 hours ago
Senior Financial Coordinator (DOH/CHP #10111976)
Santa Fe, NM
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$42K/yr - $62K/yr
1+ years expNew Mexico Department of Health is seeking a Senior Financial Coordinator to provide extensive financial support to the Center for Public Health and the Center for Health Protection. The role involves managing financial transactions, ensuring compliance with procurement codes, and providing excellent customer service to staff.
Health Care
Responsibilities
Provide extensive financial support to the Center for Public Health and Public Health Division
Independently procure services and/or goods, process payment vouchers, reconciling of accounts and provide financial support to the field with accuracy and in a timely manner utilizing NM Procurement code
Closing out the fiscal year to include that all invoices are paid in full
Opening the new fiscal year by encumbering funds for all accounts required for the day-to-day administrative functions
Must have the ability to multitask
Occasional use of state vehicles and fleet maintenance and must maintain a current Defensive Driving Certificate
Administrative functions such as answering the telephone, filing, photocopying and pre-audit incoming financial documents, routing financial documents to the appropriate area for approval
Travel auditing and processing
The ability to work under extremely tight deadlines in a fast-paced setting
Qualification
Required
High School diploma or Equivalency and one (1) year of experience in bill collection, bookkeeping, office administration, auditing, accounting, and/or finance
Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling one (1) year may substitute for the required experience
Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License
Broad experience with statewide financial system (SHARE) which includes knowledge of requisitions, purchase orders, payment vouchers, monitoring warrants, monthly reconciliation, travel and travel reimbursements
Knowledge of the NM Procurement Code, and DFA Regulations as well as internal process for Department of Health and more specifically policies and protocol in which the employee can operate independently with diversified procedures and standards
Preferred
Self-motivated and takes a positive and professional approach to their role
Business or accounting background with analytical and communication skill
Well organized and an aptitude for administrative management, and financial operations
Experience in providing excellent customer service
Experience building strong/productive working relationships
Experience with conflict resolution and interacting with the public
Experience with organizing daily operations and providing feedback to senior management
Company
New Mexico Department of Health
Our mission is to promote health and wellness, improve health outcomes, and assure safety net services for all people in New Mexico.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Elena Tercero, CPA
Deputy ASD Director & Chief Financial Officer
Dawn Sanchez
Deputy Secretary and Chief Operating Officer
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