Salary
$25.
56 - $40.
90 Hourly
$53,165 - $85,064 Annually
This position is a Pay Band 70
Posting Details
This posting will be used for ongoing recruitment and may close at any time.
Applicant lists may be screened more than once.
Why does the job exist?
The primary purpose of the Senior Auditor position will be to assist with the performance of financial statements of government agencies, special audits, agreed upon procedures and other attestation engagements in New Mexico.
This position will also assist with the performance of quality control reviews of financial audit reports and working papers prepared by Independent Public Accountants.
How does it get done?
The Senior Auditor will research laws, regulations and applicable agreements.
The Senior Auditor will assist in drafting findings and prepare audit reports, communicate both orally and in writing with supervisors and executive team, and conduct financial audits for government agencies.
The incumbent will also setup workpapers, performing test work and preparing and completing workpapers.
Who are the customers?
Governmental agencies in New Mexico and Independent Public Accountants.
Ideal Candidate
The Ideal candidate for Senior Auditor will:
- Have experience in governmental accounting.
- Have strong interpersonal skills and oral and written communication skills.
- Have analytical and problem-solving skills, can work independently and as part of a team.
Minimum Qualification
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
Must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico Driver's License.
Must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course Certificate within six (6) months of date of hire as a condition of continued employment.
A pre-employment background investigation is required and conditional pending results.
Working Conditions
Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage.
Some sitting, standing, bending and reaching may be required.
Employees are periodically required to work at auditee's location for extended periods of time.
Working extended hours to include evenings and weekends may be required.
Supplemental Information
Benefits:
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Agency Contact Information: Terese Vigil (505) 469-5936 or Email
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.