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• ST and LT Disabiltiy (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!

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CURRENT JOB OPENINGS

ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST 

Salary Range: $32,200 – $52,910

Performs a variety of technical level accounting duties in support of the financial accounting function and the Finance Division.

Responsibilities:  Job duties include, but are not limited to:

Compares posted entries and purchase orders with vendor invoices and statements to verify accuracy; reconciles discrepancies.

• Inputs accounts payable transactions into Great Plains Dynamics software.
• Prepares and reconciles NM State tax deposits (TAP) and reports for review and approval by the Deputy Director of Finance prior to filing.
• Prepares and reconciles Federal tax deposits for 945 and 1042 and reports for review and approval by the Deputy Director of Finance prior to filing.
• Reconciles activity for credit cards to expense reports. Resolves disputed amounts.
• Assists other accountants in the preparation and review of the year-end 1099’s for vendors and retailers and prepares for the closing of the calendar year and fiscal year payables activity in the accounting software. Obtains W-9 from new vendors.
• Provides Non-Taxable Transaction Certificates (NTTC’s) for vendors, as needed.
• Provides requested accounts payable documentation to external auditors during fiscal year-end financial audit.
• Manages and maintains the Certificate of Liability Insurances for vendors who perform services on NMLA property.
• Prepares bank deposits, cash count, and maintain Claim check stock.
• Processes weekly check run for disbursements to vendors, contractors and other due payments.
• Processes weekly wire payments to appropriate vendors.
• Gathers, collates, processes, verifies, reconciles and prepares for review and/or approval, general accounting data and information as assigned.
• Maintains records, logs, journals, files and other accounting information, both manually and electronically, to create transactional histories and audit trails.
• Files and archives accounting documents, as needed.
• Assists with various duties as requested.

Qualifications:

• A general-level knowledge of accounting practices and principles.
• A well-developed knowledge of internal policies, procedures and processes relating to the accounting function.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Adequately developed numerical, analytical and general accounting skills are required.
• Skill in the proficient use of MIS and computer systems and processes is essential.

Typical Experience/Education/Certifications:

High school education or equivalency is required; some post-high school formal education in business, commercial or accounting course work is preferred; however, a combination of education and past relevant work experience wherein the skills and abilities to perform the position’s duties and accountabilities have been adequately demonstrated is acceptable. Incumbent must possess a combination of sufficient prior work experience and/or formal education to reasonably ensure ability to perform the position’s duties.

Apply Now! Email your resume to hr@nmlottery.com.

STAFF ACCOUNTANT

Salary Range: $34,236 – $58,201

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; and may perform special accounting projects.

Responsibilities:  Job duties include, but are not limited to:

• Prints and verifies weekly vendor commission reports. Runs appropriate general ledger accounts to ascertain that all information on commission report is accurate.
• Prepares weekly instant ticket reports.
• Performs accounting functions relative to cash. Prepares bank reconciliations of specified NMLA accounts, including preparing any adjusting journal entries.
• Prepares reconciliation of prize reserves and unreserved accounts held at MUSL. Prepares adjusting journal entries as needed.
• Performs accounting functions relative to instant ticket inventory accounting, including review, analysis, summarization, reconciliation, documentation, and reporting. Prepares adjusting journal entries.
• Prepares monthly reconciliation of unclaimed prize liability general ledger accounts.
• Enters and reconciles daily draw game information. Acts as a backup for printing necessary reports.
• Acts as a backup to the Accounting Specialist.
• Acts as a backup for the integration of the gaming information from the BOS into the accounting system.
• Acts as a backup for the transmission of weekly sweeps to retailer accounts.
• As needed, assists with entering general ledger adjusting journal entries of other Finance staff. Ensures entries have appropriate documentation and approval.
• Month-end and year-end performance of analysis and review of specified balance sheet and income statement accounts to produce financial statements for the period and determine the amount to be transferred to the State.

Qualifications:

• Well-developed knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and financial management practices.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft GP Dynamics or similar accounting software.
• Well-developed numerical analytical problem solving, planning, and organizational skills are required.
• Proficiency with computer systems and processes is required.

Typical Experience/Education/Certifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field is required; incumbent must possess three or more years of prior accounting experience wherein ability to perform the position’s duties has been adequately demonstrated.

Apply Now! Email your resume to hr@nmlottery.com.