POSTING DEADLINE

This position is posted until filled.

DEPARTMENT

Department: Utility Accounting

JOB DESCRIPTION

Sr. Accountant

Salary Grade: G06
Minimum Midpoint Maximum
$82,463 - $111,325 - $140,187

Given the financial nature of this position, this position has been defined as a position requiring a credit check. Prior to being hired, promoted, or transferred into the position, the candidate must successfully pass a credit background check.

SUMMARY:

Under general supervision, conducts studies and submits recommendations for improving the organization's accounting operation.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provides specialized or multi-functional analyses based on a thorough understanding of accounting and management theories and principles.

Develops processes to gather and interpret information, which crosses functional areas either on a major project or ongoing basis.

Evaluates the effectiveness of supporting systems and makes changes to those systems.

Represents and obliges the controller division on company task forces with respect to accounting and budgeting matters.

Evaluates complex proposals or problems, and develops alternatives affecting the management and operation of the Company.

Evaluates proposed changes in accounting pronouncements or legal and regulatory changes.

Conducts studies and submits recommendations for improving the organization's accounting operation.

COMPETENCIES:

Ability to apply specialized analyses relevant to operating or management problems.

Ability to recommend and implement changes based on such analyses.

Ability to evaluate proposed changes in pronouncements or regulations.

Ability to evaluate alternatives in the planning or implementation stages on company activities through estimation of the financial implications.

QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university with five to seven years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience related to the discipline.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Professional certification is preferred.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS:
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.

Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.

Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

ANALYSIS AND PROBLEM-SOLVING ABILITY:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

COMPUTER SKILLS:

Knowledge of accounting software.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Ability to sit up to 2/3 of the time. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Office environment.

SAFETY AND ADA STATEMENT

Safety Statement:
Safety is a core value at (TXNM Energy/PNM/TNMP) and our vision, "everyone goes home safe", reflects our commitment to promoting an environment conducive to learning, improving and building safety practices. Our safety value is built upon the belief that every employee deserves to work in an environment free from harm.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement:
If you require assistance with the job application process due to a disability, please contact HR ADA Analyst, at 505-241-4627.