Principal Accountant/Accounting Manager

Bernalillo County, NM • Albuquerque, NM

341d • $76,669 - $120,474

About The Position

The Principal Accountant/Accounting Manager will manage staff and operations of a fiscal area in the Department of Finance. Functional areas of responsibility include general ledger, fixed assets, financial reporting, and accounts receivable. Participate in the formulation of section policies, procedures, rules, and regulations; direct work of staff responsible for preparing Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR), monthly and quarterly financial reports, and related documents. Employee supervision includes hire selection, training oversight, performance assessment, coaching, disciplinary, and termination actions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Nine (9) years of related work experience with increasingly responsible professional accounting experience.
• Two (2) years in a managerial role.

Responsibilities

• Supervises the staff and operations of the assigned section; functional areas of responsibility may include, but are not limited to, General Ledger, Fixed Assets, Financial Reporting, Accounts Receivable, Grants, and Payroll.
• Plans, directs and supervises the work of professional, technical or clerical staff; participates in the selection process; conducts performance evaluations; provides training and employee development.
• Establishes and implements short and long range goals, objectives, policies and procedures.
• Directs and coordinates the work of staff to create the County's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), and monthly, quarterly financial reports.
• Oversees and directs the staff and operations within the fixed asset function; approves all fixed assets purchases.
• Oversees and directs the staff and operations within the general ledger system to ensure that the system captures financial transactions.
• Oversees and directs the staff and operations within the accounts receivable function to ensure that all accounts receivable are maintained and reconciled.
• Oversees and directs the staff and operations within the grant management function ensures that grants are properly maintained and reconciled.
• Oversees and directs the staff and operations within payroll.
• Reviews and approves journal entries prepared by subordinates.
• Prepares cash flow analyses used in the Treasury department.
• Reviews transactions pertaining to investments.
• Works collaboratively with internal auditors to research and resolve findings.
• Conducts specialized training on assigned program responsibilities.
• Performs a variety of special projects which include identifying, researching, and evaluating fiscal issues.
• Handles sensitive and/or confidential records, plans, documents or decisions.

Benefits

• Generous leave accruals
• Career development opportunities
• Remote & flex-work options as appropriate
• Longevity pay
• Education assistance program
• Health benefits
• Lucrative retirement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees