Senior Financial Analyst; HCA​/ASD

Why does the job exist?

• Analyze financial data, prepare monthly general ledger reconciliations for multiple programs, and ensure the accuracy of the general ledger;
• Prepare monthly trial balances for the Behavioral Health Fund;
• Ensure audit requirements are met including the preparation of financial statements and audit schedules for the assigned funds;
• Ensure the agency complies with all state and federal rules and regulations while effectively working and communicating with other bureaus and divisions.

• Running reports from SHARE;
• Preparing trial balances;
• Reviewing and analyzing financial data;
• Reconciling the general ledger to third party interface systems for Health Care Authority (HCA) programs;
• Preparing and monitoring financial transactions and adjustments within assigned fund;
• Assisting with annual financial audit, audit deliverables, schedules and adjusting journal entries for assigned fund;
• Working with management, staff, auditors and internal/external customers to ensure accuracy of the general ledger.

• Citizens of New Mexico;
• Health Care Authority (HCA) management & staff;
• Other state agencies, Federal oversight agencies and State partners.

• Accounting experience, including reconciliation of accounting entries;
• Analytical and critical thinking skills;
• Excellent verbal and writing communication skills;
• Ability to multi-task;
• SHARE experience;
• Experience with Microsoft Excel and Word.

Bachelor's Degree in accounting, economics, finance, or business administration and three (3) years of experience in accounting, finance, economics, and/or statistical analysis. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling seven (7) years may substitute for the required education and experience.

Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.

Must obtain a Defensive driving certification.

Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT), extensive personal computer and phone usage with extended periods of sitting.

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.