Sr Accountant; Hybrid - Santa Fe, NM

Description

The Senior Accountant is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of financial reporting and accounting operations. This role supports financial statement preparation and review, regulatory reporting, general ledger maintenance, account reconciliations, audit coordination, and financial analysis. The position also improves accounting processes and internal controls, mentors accounting staff, and ensures compliance with GAAP, NCUA, and other regulatory requirements while supporting timely and accurate financial reporting.

We’re more than a financial institution, we’re a community. Guided by our mission of Improving Lives and vision of being Authentically New Mexico, we embrace Del Norteño Pride, reflecting our commitment to community, culture, and connection. Recently recognized as a Platinum-Level Family Friendly Business, we value People Focus, Collaboration, and Continuous Learning.

Santa Fe, NM. Hybrid work is possible with approval from supervisor and will be subject to change based on the needs of the organization or department.

• Assist with the review of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts as needed.
• Ensure compliance with regulations from NCUA and other applicable regularity bodies.
• Prepare the Call Report and other regulatory filings.
• Analyze financial data and provide insights to management for decision-making.
• Review and improve accounting processes, internal controls, reconciliations, and operational efficiencies.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and provide required documentation.
• Monitor accounts payable, accounts receivables, prepaids, and fixed assets.
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial records while maintaining timely internal and external financial reporting.
• Mentor and guide junior accounting staff, providing oversight, feedback, and review of work completed by staff accountants and accounting specialists.
• Support all accounting functions throughout the fiscal year, including year-end close activities.

• People Focus
  - Level 2 (Core)
• Collaborating with Others
  - Level 2 (Core)
• Continuous Learning
  - Level 2 (Core)
• Accounting and Reporting
  - Level 4 (Job-specific)
• Processing and Recording Financial Transactions
  - Level 3 (Job-specific)
• Reconciliation and Analysis
  - Level 3 (Job-specific)
• Auditing
  - Level 2 (Job-specific)
• Fostering Communication
  - Level 3 (Job-specific)
• Attention to Detail
  - Level 3 - (Job-specific)

Starting pay: $31.19 – $38.99 hourly, based on qualifications, internal equity, and budget.

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance. Available the first of the month following date of hire.
• 401(k) - Traditional or Roth
• Spanish Speaking Incentive
• Paid Time Off
• Eleven paid holidays/year
• Employer-Paid Benefits:
  Employee Assistance Programs (EAP), Short-Term & Long-Term disability
• Other great benefits:
  Wellness Reimbursement Plan, Educational Reimbursement Program and Development Programs.

Five years to eight years of similar or related experience.

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Seven (7) years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Work involves extensive personal contact with others and is of a personal or sensitive nature. Motivating, influencing, and/or training others is key at this level. Outside contacts become important and fostering sound relationships with other entities (companies and/or individuals) becomes necessary and often requires the ability to influence and/or sell ideas or services to others.

• Accounting Software (Advanced)
• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) (Advanced)
• SAP (Intermediate)
• Microsoft Office Suite (Intermediate)
• Independent Work and Deadline Management (Advanced)

This position is primarily sedentary and requires the ability to remain seated or standing for extended periods while…