Accounting Technician

Bernalillo County•Albuquerque, NM

6d•$19 - $27

About The Position

The Accounting Technician performs complex paraprofessional technical accounting work in support of an assigned fiscal program area. Functional responsibilities may include general accounting, payroll, departmental budgets, grants, accounts receivable, and treasury. The role researches and resolves complex issues, reconciles fiscal transactions, prepares financial data and reports, and may coordinate activities with other County departments and outside agencies. The position may handle sensitive or confidential records and information.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Two years of college-level coursework in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
An 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 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

Plan, schedule, assign, and review assigned staff work; participate in hiring and selection, monitor assignments, provide input on performance evaluations, and determine training needs.
Research, analyze, and resolve complex issues within the assigned functional area, coordinating with other departments or outside agencies as needed.
Support optimal customer service through individual contributions and monitoring the work of assigned program staff.
Perform complex calculations for the assigned function, including tax calculations for various types of properties.
Research and respond to matters involving delinquent tax accounts, bankruptcies, refunds, and related transactions; monitor accounts and coordinate collection activities.
Coordinate verification and proofreading of tax bills with County departments, balance the tax roll with the County Assessor's office, enter tax rates into the automated system, and generate tax rate charts.
Review, approve, post, deposit, and prepare receipts for monies received in accordance with applicable guidelines.
Review, approve, and allocate accounts payable documents; set up summary invoicing and electronic payments.
Reconcile financial transactions, purchase orders, and invoices for accuracy, validity, and compliance.
Prepare and enter manual or system journal entries for assigned funds, grants, and programs; maintain and reconcile transactions in the financial management system for review by higher-level accounting staff.
Conduct daily cash counts, reconcile cash entries, report daily revenue, and prepare monthly balance ledgers.
Compile statistical data and assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial, summary, and technical reports.
Receive and process non-sufficient-funds checks in coordination with other departments.