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Careers

We’re always looking to add capable people to our team, or as we like to say, to our Pack. We incorporate a variety of different skill sets, backgrounds, and experiences into our group – different perspectives help us build the strength of our Pack to meet our customers’ needs.

When we have specific job openings, we’ll post them on this page, but you’re welcome to submit your resume any time. 

Why Westwind

The Westwind Pack works together to achieve long-term, sustainable results for our customers, suppliers, employees, and community through continued innovation and relationship development. As a technology company that serves federal, state, local, and commercial sectors, we take our customers and our work seriously. Although we work hard, we also have fun and know when to kick back and relax.

Westwind offers an attractive benefits package that includes:
competitive compensation, medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, and a 401(k) with matching contributions.

Westwind offers a beautiful work environment, friendly staff, and is in a very accessible, centrally located part of Albuquerque.

Different perspectives help us build the strength of our Pack to meet our customers’ needs.

Current Openings

Accounting Assistant

The Accounting Assistant will assist in preparing statements that follow all regulatory and accounting guidelines under the supervision of a controller. You will be responsible for identifying and preventing discrepancies and helping set up control systems. An effective accounting assistant has good knowledge of accounting principles. You must be organized professionals with a great eye for detail. You must be reliable and able to carry out tasks autonomously and collaboratively.

The goal is to contribute to keep the accounting and financial processes of the company up to standard and ensure accurate financial reporting and control. You will report to the comptroller.

Duties & Expectations:

  • Exempt; Salary
  • Ability to demonstrate a positive attitude
  • Ability to approach every task with enthusiasm
  • Support most aspects of accounting management (billing, tax forms, reporting etc.)
  • Assist in the formulation of internal controls and policies to comply with legislation and established best practices
  • Assist in the preparation of financial statements in compliance with official guidelines and requirements
  • Manage journal entries, invoices etc. and reconcile accounts for the monthly or annual closing
  • Assist in the preparation of budgets or forecasts
  • Participate in preparation for the annual audit
  • Help in development of reports for management or regulatory bodies
  • Review the company’s accounting information to identify and resolve inaccuracies or imbalances
  • Utilize accounting IT system to facilitate processes and maintain records

EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED SKILLS

  • Proven experience as assistant controller or other similar position
  • Solid knowledge of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and regulations
  • Excellent knowledge of accounting and financial processes (budgeting, financial closure, reporting etc.)
  • Understanding of data analysis and forecasting
  • Working knowledge of MS Office (especially excel) and accounting software specifically QuickBooks.
  • Well-organized with ability to prioritize
  • Very good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Attention to detail and problem-solving ability
  • AA or BSc/BA in accounting, finance or a relevant field is preferred

Potential Job Openings

We anticipate new opportunities to grow our Pack. If you have recent employment experience in the IT industry, sales, government contracting, supervision / management, or office administration with an emphasis in bookkeeping, Westwind might be the employer for you.

Making the leap to a new career? We’d like to hear from you. Send your resume to ida@wwcpinc.com.

Westwind is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Masks and vaccines may be required.

Are you interested in joining our team?

Submit Your Resume