BENNY JASSO, MAYOR AARON SERA, ADMINISTRATOR

Phone (575) 546-8848, ext. 116 - Fax (575) 546-6442

E-MAIL: deming@cityofdeming.org - Website: www.cityofdeming.org
P.O. BOX 706. DEMING, NEW MEXICO 88031

Employment Opportunity

Accounts Payable/Procurement Officer, Range 10, $14.80/hr

Open until filled. First review of applications January 13, 2023

The City of Deming is accepting qualified applicants for the position of a full time, Accounts Payable

Clerk/Procurement Officer in the Finance Department.

Maintains state certification as a Procurement Officer.

Compiles and maintains records of business transactions and office activities of establishment. This is a

varied and complex clerical position involving the keeping of records and the operation of electronic

accounting machines and significant contact with the public relating to the transactions of the department

in which the employee works. Employees in the class follow standard procedures, which are prescribed

by departmental and state regulation, but judgement is requires in interpreting such regulations. Employee

is under the supervision of the Finance Director/Treasurer.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for the control of procurement of items tangible personal property, services or

construction in accordance with SONM procurement code.

• Acts as negotiator between the City and vendors/suppliers on procurmenet contracts; keeps informed

of developments relative tp available resources; makes recommendations designed to reduce costs.

• Reviews dids, quotes, procurement contracts, etc., to assure compliance with SONM procurement

code and advises higher level staff of procurement issues.

• Preforms customer service duties. Reaches and works to solve vendor/customer account related

complaints within department guidelines.

• Prepares and processes checks for multi-funds.

• Posts and reconciles accounts payable checks.

• Maintains and reconciles petty cash.

• Reconciles vendor statements.

• Maintains accounts payable and procurement files.

• Reviews purchase requisitions and General ledger coding and processes purchahse orders.

• Review, update and maintain purchase orders until closed out.

• Maintain certification as a procurement officer and renew every two years.

• Oversees the procurement functions purchasing and implementation for procurement of goods and

services.

• Preforms special projects as assigned

Benefits

• Life, Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

• PERA (Public Employee Retirement Association)

Any individual offered employment will be required to pass a pre-employment physical, drug test and

background check.

Applications and job descriptions are available upon request by calling City Hall, 546-8848.

Applications may be mailed to the City Hall addressed to HR, City of Deming, 309 S. Gold Avenue,

NM 88030, faxed to (575-546-6442), or enclosed in a sealed envelope addressed to HR, dropped off

at City Hall. To be considered during the first review, applications must be received no later than

4:00 pm, 1/13/2023. Position vacancy will remain open until filled.

"EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER"