The largest housing authority in the State of New Mexico is looking for energetic, conscientious and detail oriented individuals who enjoy making a difference, being part of a team and takes pride in their career to work in our fast paced office.

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT FOR THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT

Compensation: $58,662 - $72,147 based on experience

Closing Date/Time: Until filled

POSITION FUNCTION SUMMARY:

Under general direction supervise, review, and participate in the work of staff performing maintenance, analysis, interpretation, and management of financial and accounting data; provide technical and functional direction to lower-level staff and lead the daily operations of the accounting department. This position will train, educate, and improve the process to manage financial functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, and audits. This position is also responsible for accounting with funds and accounts of greater complexity.

Education and Experience:

Required:

• Equivalent to a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business or public administration, or a closely related field, and

• Four (4) years of professional-level accounting experience including three (3) years of experience in preparing, monitoring, and administering general ledger and budgets.

• Working knowledge and experience in a federally funded program or fund accounting with grant experience.

Preferred:

• Master's degree in Accounting.

Language Requirements:

Ability to read and write English in order to understand and interpret written procedures and technical manuals. This includes the ability to give and receive instructions in written and verbal forms and to effectively present information and respond to questions from vendors, contractors, supervisors, co-workers, residents, and city/county agencies.

We offer competitive compensation and very attractive fringe benefits including medical (including gym membership), dental, vision, 10 paid holidays, paid leave, PERA pension, free basic life insurance, volunteer life, paid STD and LTD, 457 and an employee assistance program.

AHA strives to maintain a drug-free work environment. As a recipient of federal funds, AHA adheres to the Drug-free Workplace Act of 1988 and, accordingly, AHA conducts pre-employment drug screening as well as drug testing of employees in cases of reasonable suspicion.

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