Accountant/Graduate Financial Accountant

Bernalillo County•Albuquerque, NM

4d•$47,445 - $74,901

About The Position

The Accountant/Graduate Financial Accountant performs professional accounting duties within an assigned department, division, or fiscal program. Areas of responsibility may include funds, grants, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll. The role compiles, reviews, monitors, and reports on budgets; analyzes and approves financial transactions; and prepares financial reports. The position reviews accounting records and fiscal activities for accuracy and compliance, monitors budgets and grant expenditures, supports audits, prepares departmental and County reports, and recommends improvements to accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls. It may also provide direct or lead supervision to lower-level clerical and technical staff. Work is typically performed in an indoor office environment, with occasional travel to other locations. Occasional evening, holiday, or weekend work may be required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
One year of work experience in accounting or finance.
Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience may be considered.
Successful completion of a post-offer employment medical examination and background investigation.
Adherence to all County safety guidelines.
Completion of all FEMA training assigned to the position.
Possession of a valid New Mexico driver’s license by the date of hire and maintenance of a valid license while employed.
Completion of required supervisor training, if applicable.

Responsibilities

Review and analyze accounting records and fiscal activities for accuracy and compliance with applicable accounting, program, and legal requirements.
Review financial transactions to ensure correct cost-center charges and alignment of expenditures and revenues with the approved budget.
Initiate and approve general-ledger journal entries after gathering, verifying, and analyzing supporting documentation.
Review appropriation and expenditure reports, verify funding, and initiate line-item transfers as needed.
Perform grant accounting, including establishing grants in the financial system, monitoring expenditures, collecting operational and milestone data, requesting reimbursements, submitting reports, maintaining fiscal records, balancing appropriations and expenditures, and closing grants.
Review, analyze, and monitor departmental program and project budgets; perform reconciliations, line-item transfers, journal entries, and purchasing activities; identify discrepancies and monitor financial activity.
Schedule and facilitate annual and quarterly budget review meetings for the assigned department.
Collaborate with auditors and respond to requests, including providing general-ledger variance information and supporting documentation.
Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports for departmental use.
Prepare reports for County departments and the Deputy County Manager, including position listings, revenue graphs, appropriation and expenditure reports, and performance measures.
Analyze accounting and fiscal policies and procedures and recommend operational efficiencies and stronger internal controls.
May provide direct or lead supervision to lower-level clerical and technical staff.
Maintain electronic and hard-copy files and documents.
Handle sensitive and confidential records, plans, documents, or decisions in accordance with applicable confidentiality requirements.