Finance and Audit Support Specialist

Peak Performers is hiring for Finance and Audit Support Specialists! In this position you will assist with financial reconciliations, accounting records, audit schedules, and other financial related activities. This is a great opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys detailed financial work and wants to make a meaningful impact in the public sector.

• This growing New Mexico community is known for its diverse history, welcoming atmosphere, and commitment to creating a safe, clean, and productive place to live and work. Its local government partners with residents and businesses to strengthen public services, encourage economic development, and improve the community’s overall quality of life.

• Complete monthly and year-end bank, general ledger, fund, accounts receivable, accounts payable, revenue, and expenditure reconciliations.
• Research discrepancies, document findings, and report unresolved items to the Finance Officer.
• Prepare schedules and supporting documentation for independent audits.
• Monitor budgets, identify variances, and track Budget Adjustment Requests (BARs).
• Assist with payroll liability and PERA contribution reconciliations.
• Review procurement, invoice, payment, travel, and mileage documentation for accuracy and completeness.
• Organize and reconcile grant awards, reimbursements, receivables, and capital project expenditures.
• Maintain accurate, organized financial records and electronic files.
• Ensure all work is clearly documented for review by Finance Department staff and auditors.

• Experience in accounting, finance, bookkeeping, or a related field, preferably within a government or public-sector environment.
• Knowledge of financial reconciliations, general ledger accounting, accounts payable and receivable, budgeting, and audit support.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and experience using financial or accounting software.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to research discrepancies, maintain accurate records, and meet deadlines.
• Effective organization and communication skills with the ability to manage confidential financial information.

• Rate: $29.50/hour
• Contract:
  
  October 2026 - January 2027; possibility of extension
• Worksite
  
  Location:
  
  City of Rio Communities, NM 87002 (Onsite)
• Schedule:
  
  Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm
• Additional Details: 2 positions available

• Excellent medical health, dental & vision insurance at 60 days
• Our employees may choose to participate in a 403(b) retirement plan
• Qualified applicants with chronic medical conditions and/or disabilities receive priority placement
• We pay weekly through direct deposit
• In business since 1994 and thousands of job placements

All employment offers are contingent on the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check, in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws.

Applicants for employment with Peak Performers must possess work authorization that does not require sponsorship for a visa now or in the future.

Peak Performers is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applicants without regard to race, marital status, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Peak Performers does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee-based recruitment services.

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