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Financial Specialist II (DOH/NMBI # 12730)

Salary

 

$17.99 - $27.89 Hourly

$37,422 - $58,003 Annually

This position is a Pay Band 50

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?

 
This Financial Specialist position serves as the NMBHI Cashier and plays a primary role in offering great customer service to our facility, vendors, clients, and patients. The cashier is responsible for receiving, reviewing, processing, and balancing various financial transactions relating to Patient Trust accounts, Special Fund accounts, Burial Fund accounts, and the General Fund account. These transactions include account receivables, accounts payable, daily deposits, petty cash fund withdrawals, daily cash drawer balancing, and monthly Patient trust Direct Deposits/Care & Support. This position will provide internal and external customer service. This position will ensure that all accounts are maintained accurately in accordance with established laws, policies and procedures.

How does it get done?

 
Maintain and balance a cash drawer and petty cash fund, balancing daily. Document financial transactions on a daily log and prepare purchase order for replenishment of funds.
Issue receipts and complete deposits within 24 hours of receiving a payment.
Review fund distributions, invoices, and purchase orders for accuracy and adequacy of supporting documentation.
Verify balances in accounts prior to distributing funds.
Process and post bi-weekly Patient Work Therapy to patient accounts.
Accepts, maintains custody of, and oversees disposition of patients' personal items.

Who are the customers?

 
Vendors/Patients/Clients/Residents/NMBHI Staff

Ideal Candidate

 
The ideal candidate is self-motivated and takes a positive and professional approach to their role. This candidate has a business or accounting related educational background; has demonstrated analytical and communication skill; is well organized; and has an aptitude for administrative management and financial operations. The ideal candidate has experience in cash and reconciliation transactions and a knowledge of the SHARE FINANCIAL system. This candidate has excellent time management skills with the ability to work in a heavy volume environment with multiple and diverse groups of clients and is a confident communicator.
Experience in providing excellent customer service.
Experience with building strong/productive working relationships.
Experience with conflict resolution and interacting with the public.
Experience with organizing daily operations and providing feedback to senior management.

Minimum Qualification

 
High School diploma or Equivalency and one (1) year experience in bookkeeping, accounting, and/or finance. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling one (1) year may substitute for the required experience.

Employment Requirements

 
Must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico Driver's License

Working Conditions

 
Work is performed primarily in an office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer to include working with computers, faxes, copiers and printers, and phone usage with extended periods of sitting, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, reaching, kneeling and crawling. Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. Some travel may be required.

Supplemental Information

 

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Agency Contact Information:Pablo Garcia (505) 454-2371 Email

For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.

Bargaining Unit Position

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

Date Posted
06/23/2025
Job Reference
155514
Organization
Department of Health, State of New Mexico
Location
Las Vegas, NM 87701
Category
Finance & Accounting
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