Senior Financial Accountant

Bernalillo County•Albuquerque, NM

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Financial Accountant Senior performs advanced professional accounting and financial duties within a fiscal section, such as Finance or Treasury. Areas of responsibility include general ledger, fixed assets, financial reporting, and accounts receivable. Reviews, analyzes, and approves financial transactions and prepares a variety of complex financial reports in compliance with applicable regulations and standards. The above information is intended to outline the general nature and scope of the duties required for this position. It is not an exhaustive list and may vary depending on specific job assignments and responsibilities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Five (5) years of increasingly responsible professional accounting experience.
Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience may be considered for the above requirements.
Successful completion of a post-offer employment medical examination.
Adherence to all County safety guidelines.
Complete all FEMA training(s) assigned to this position.
Possession of a valid New Mexico driver’s license by the date of hire and maintenance of a valid license while employed in this position.
Complete required supervisor training, if applicable.

Responsibilities

Performs complex accounting duties county-wide in areas such as general ledger, enterprise funds, grants, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and treasury.
Plans, directs, and supervises the work of professional, technical, or clerical staff as needed.
Participates in the selection process, conducts performance evaluations, and provides training and development.
Documents performance issues, recommends corrective or disciplinary actions, and consults with HR and management.
Prepares annual financial statements for the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial notes.
Prepares cash flow analyses and reports cash balances and significant transactions.
Conducts specialized training on grants and project expenditure categorization, asset capitalization, and project closures.
Coordinates with departmental staff to facilitate fiscal period closings and troubleshoot closure errors.
Provides fiscal support to departments and advises on general ledger usage and accounting practices.
Ensures managers have access to detailed financial and budgetary information.
Reviews and monitors budgets for departments, funds, and projects; ensures budget compliance and performs accounting functions such as journal entries and reconciliations.
Identifies and investigates discrepancies in financial activities.
Monitors project budgets and financial status; collaborates with Project Managers to assess resource needs.
Prepares Financial Resolutions and Administrative Financial Resolutions to allocate or adjust funding.
Plans and monitors grant applications; maintains documentation and processes reimbursement requests and budget adjustments
Coordinates grant programs and reorganization initiatives through stakeholder meetings and planning.
Analyzes and audits accounting records for accuracy and compliance with applicable standards and policies.
Verifies cost center charges and ensures expenditures and revenues stay within budget.
Reviews and approves journal entries; researches and resolves discrepancies
Prepares monthly and quarterly financial reports for oversight agencies such as the Department of Finance and Administration (DFA).
Develops internal reports, including position listings, revenue graphs, and expenditure reports for County leadership and the Budget Office.
Analyzes policies and procedures and recommends improvements to strengthen internal controls and efficiencies.
Prepares and processes payroll on a bi-weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly basis.
Maintains organized electronic and physical records and documents.
Handles sensitive and confidential financial data with discretion.