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• ST and LT Disability (100% employer-paid coverage for employee)
• Retirement – Employer contribution 13.25% of annual compensation. No vesting requirements.
• 457(b) employee contribution available
• Flexible Schedules
• Training Opportunities
• Professional Memberships
• Casual Dress
• Fun Work Environment
• And so much more!

Equal Opportunity Employer

CURRENT JOB OPENINGS

IT GAMING COORDINATOR

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $43,496 – $70,944 per year

Position Overview:
Reporting to the Deputy Director of IT Gaming, the IT Gaming Coordinator is responsible for quality assurance testing, troubleshooting with users and vendors, and operational support of the Lottery’s gaming systems. This role provides technical guidance and support, ensures system performance and reliability, and assists with IT-related projects across the organization.

Essential Functions:
Duties required may include, but are not limited to: 

1. Systems Support (40%) – Create and manage support tickets for users, documenting issues or change requests in detail. Provide software and hardware support, demonstrate system functionality, analyze reported incidents, prepare management reports, and coordinate with users and vendors to ensure resolution.
2. Quality Assurance (40%) – Perform software and hardware testing across multiple platforms and devices. Follow and create test plans, monitor system performance, alert appropriate personnel of concerns, and work with users to validate gaming system functionality.
3. IT Support (15%) – Perform nightly draw operations as scheduled. Assist IT division directors with various projects, including desktop support, network troubleshooting, and documentation.
4. Other Duties as Assigned (5%) – Provide support for other Lottery information technology needs as requested.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Prior professional experience in information technology with relevant systems, software, and hardware support.

Knowledge and Skills Required:

• Technical and professional knowledge of information systems, computer and network hardware, and software.
• Ability to analyze and document complex business processes.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with sound judgment and minimal supervision.
• Professional demeanor and ability to foster cooperative working relationships.

Job Relationships:
Reports to: Deputy Director of IT Gaming

Positions Supervised: None

REQUIREMENTS NECESSARY TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Normal visual, hearing, and speech acuity is required, as is manual ability to operate a keyboard and calculator. These requirements are not intended to conflict with applicable federal or state laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act and the New Mexico Human Rights Act. Reasonable accommodations will be made as necessary.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Primarily office-based with occasional bending, lifting, and travel.

Physical Setting

• Work Location: This position is based onsite at our Albuquerque headquarters.

DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF FINANCE

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $70,000 – $92,000 per year

Position Overview:
Reporting to the Director of Finance, the Deputy will have both internal and external facing responsibilities. Ranging from assisting with the planning, developing, organizing, implementing, and directing of all activities associated with the Finance Division of the Lottery.  This includes general ledger; cash and investment management; accounts receivable and debt collection; capital asset accounting; accounts payable; game accounting; payroll preparation and reconciliation; financial reporting and disclosure; and retailer accounting.  Assists in planning, directing, and consolidating the budget for all Divisions and Departments and budgetary compliance and control for the Lottery.  Assists in compliance with all the requirements of the New Mexico Lottery Authority (NMLA), including monthly revenue transfers, financial and budgetary reporting to the applicable state bodies, and debt setoff withholding for the Human Services Department.  Assists in planning and directing financial audits.  Position is responsible for supervising all employees reporting to the Deputy Director and for all applicable annual evaluations.

Essential Functions:
Duties required may include, but are not limited to the following accounting duties: 

1. Assists with the day-to-day accounting and financial functions, including accounts payable, integration of accounts receivable, cash and game transactions into Great Plains accounting system, month-end and year-end closing, and tax reporting.
2. Assists with the payroll preparation to ensure that employees are properly paid each pay period, applicable taxes are properly computed, remitted, and reported to state and federal bodies, and that applicable benefit deductions are taken, and payments made to benefit providers.
3. Assists with ensuring compliance with internal accounting and financial policies, generally accepted accounting principles and laws and regulations, e.g., Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB), Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) rules, standards, etc.
4. Assists with the annual financial audit.  Assists with the preparation of the financial statements, notes to the financial statements, and the Management Discussion and Analysis for the independent audit report.
5. Assists in the review of the pension plan contribution files prepared by the vendor payroll company to ensure that appropriate contributions are being made for plan participants each payroll and reconciles the contribution files to the general ledger and the payroll registers.
6. Manages employees directly reporting to the Deputy Director, including staff activities and coordination of schedules and timetables with regard to completing tasks, reports and financial statement closing.
7. Prepares and submits both oral and written reports to executive staff, Board of Directors, and applicable state government bodies. Prepares, oversees and/or analyzes RFP’s and existing contracts to ensure compliance with terms.  Reviews instant game working papers and new on-line game parameters and/or changes. Prepares financial and accounting policies and/or procedures for the Lottery.
8. Assists in the day-to-day management and supervision of all Finance Division staff and assumes responsibility for the operation of the division when the Director of Finance is not present.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field is required.
• Five to ten years’ experience in financial accounting and direct supervision of employees is preferred.

Knowledge and Skills Required:

• Highly developed numerical, analytical, problem-solving, interactive management, written and oral communication, meditative, planning, and organization skills are essential.  
• Skill in proficient use of IT and computer systems and processes is required.  
• Adaptability to a continually evolving environment; demonstrating both the autonomy and collaboration skills needed to advance the organization’s purpose and inspire confidence of all internal and external stakeholders. 
• Ability to exercise tact and diplomacy in organizational settings. 
• Success in executing multiple tasks while responding to multiple priorities.

Job Relationships:
Reports to: Director of Finance

Positions Supervised: Three (3) members of the Finance Team 

REQUIREMENTS NECESSARY TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Normal visual, hearing and speech acuity is required, as is manual ability to operate keyboard and calculator. The requirements in this section are not intended to conflict with applicable federal and state laws or regulations including the Americans with Disabilities Act and the New Mexico Human Rights Act, including providing reasonable accommodations as may be necessary under these laws. The New Mexico Lottery Authority (NMLA) encourages application for this position, and for all work positions from any applicant who believes they can perform the essential functions of the job applied for, with or without accommodations.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is largely sedentary, performed in an office setting; no unusual conditions exist.

Physical Setting

• Work Location: This position is based onsite at our Albuquerque headquarters. Due to the collaborative and supervisory nature of the role and its close working relationship with the Finance Division, in-person attendance is required on a regular basis. 

SUPERVISING SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $57,894 – $89,473 per year

Position Overview:
Applies principles of professional accounting, statistical and data analysis to implement and maintain general and specialized accounting systems; prepares and submits financial and operating reports; may perform advanced accounting projects; and under the direction of the Deputy Director of Finance assists in managerial oversight duties–supervises activities of accounting. 

Essential Functions:
Duties required may include, but are not limited to: 

1. Supervision of Accounting (35%) – Supervises accounting employees’ activities. Schedules and coordinates the work to be performed in these areas to ensure that all jobs are completed in an efficient and timely manner.  Assists with transactions and problems in these areas, as needed, involving the review, analysis, and reconciliation of accounts and transactions being performed by the staff.
2. Accounting (40%) –
   • Instant Gaming Accounting. Performance of accounting functions relative to instant gaming accounting, including review, analysis, summarization, reconciliation, documentation and reporting.  
   • Instant Game Setup. Review and approval of the setting up of new instant games with Lottery Gaming system.
   • Instant Ticket and Merchandise Prize Inventory. Performance of accounting functions relative to instant ticket inventory and merchandise prize inventory accounting, including review, analysis, summarization, reconciliation, documentation, and reporting.
   • Draw Gaming Accounting. Performance of accounting functions related to draw gaming accounting including review, analysis, summarization, reconciliation, documentation and reporting.  Verification of calculation of draw games’ prize liabilities.  Reconciliation of unreserved and prize reserves held at MUSL.
   • Unclaimed Prizes and Prize Liability. Performance of accounting functions relative to unclaimed prizes and prize liabilities. 
   • Integration of Gaming Information and accounts receivable Integration of the gaming information and accounts receivable from the Lottery Gaming system into the accounting system.
   • Cash Accounting and Bank Reconciliations. Performance of accounting functions relative to cash.  Review and post bank reconciliations of the NMLA accounts, including making any adjusting entries for the accounts.
3. Financial Analysis/General Accounting: Account Analysis. Month-end and year-end performance of reconciliation, analysis and review of balance sheet and income statement accounts in order to produce financial statements for the period and determine the amount to be transferred to the state. 
4. Other Duties as Assigned (5%) – Provide support for other Lottery information technology needs as requested.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting required;
• An incumbent must possess seven or more years of prior accounting experience wherein the ability to perform the position’s duties has been adequately demonstrated.

Knowledge and Skills Required:

• Well-developed knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and financial management practices.
• Knowledge of Great Plains Dynamics accounting software.
• Practical technical-level knowledge of various laws and regulations relating to the accounting processes and administration of employee benefit plans.
• Well-developed numerical analytical problem solving, planning, and organization skills are required.
• Skill in proficient use of MIS and computer systems and processes is required. 

Job Relationships:
Reports to: Director of Finance

Positions Supervised: Staff Accountants (2) and the Accounting Specialist

REQUIREMENTS NECESSARY TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Normal visual, hearing, and speech acuity is required, as is manual ability to operate a keyboard and calculator. These requirements are not intended to conflict with applicable federal or state laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act and the New Mexico Human Rights Act. Reasonable accommodations will be made as necessary.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is largely sedentary, performed in an office setting; no unusual conditions exist.

Physical Setting

• Work Location: This position is based onsite at our Albuquerque headquarters. Due to the collaborative and supervisory nature of the role and its close working relationship with the Finance Division, in-person attendance is required on a regular basis. 

GRAPHIC DESIGN INTERNSHIP

Job Type: Part-Time, Temporary
Pay: $15 to $17 hourly / 15-20 hours per week

Position Overview:
To assist the Advertising and Marketing team in producing graphic and digital designs, support promotional events, and create visual content that enhances the visibility of the New Mexico Lottery’s products and initiatives.

Essential Functions:
Duties required may include, but are not limited to the following duties:

1. Produce graphics for various print and digital formats, including posters, signage, social media graphics, and ads.
2. Print, assemble, and install Lottery signage at retail locations.
3. Design and update printed marketing materials for the Lottery.
4. Assist with video and animated content production to support Lottery campaigns.
5. Help with special events, including setup and teardown, managing materials, and mascot duties.
6. Assist with prize packaging and shipping for promotional events.
7. Perform other miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED equivalent. Enrollment in a college-level graphic design or marketing program; coursework in specified design software required.
• Proficiency in graphic design software (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign); familiarity with Adobe Premiere and animation software preferred.
• Basic photography and videography skills.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.

REQUIREMENTS NECESSARY TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Normal visual, hearing and speech acuity, spatial perception and hand-finger dexterity is required; visual color discrimination may be required according to placement. Occasional lifting for event setups. The requirements in this section are not intended to conflict with applicable federal and state laws or regulations including the Americans with Disabilities Act and the New Mexico Human Rights Act, including providing reasonable accommodations as may be necessary under these laws.  The New Mexico Lottery Authority (NMLA) encourages application for this position, and for all work positions from any applicant who believes they can perform the essential functions of the job applied for with or without accommodations.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is largely sedentary; performed in office setting; dependent upon tasks and projects, some travel may be required.

Physical Setting

• Work Location: This internship is based onsite at our Albuquerque headquarters. Due to the hands-on nature of the role, in-person attendance is required on a regular basis.