Accountant/Graduate Financial Accountant

Bernalillo County; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 47,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote & flex-work options

Health benefits

Career development

Generous leave accruals

Longevity pay

Job summary

The Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office is seeking an Accountant/Graduate Financial Accountant to manage funds, grants, accounts payable/receivable, and payroll in the 400 ROMA AVE NW office in Albuquerque, NM. You will compile and review budgets, analyze transactions, prepare financial reports, and support internal controls.

A Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance and related experience are required; remote work options are not specified here.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and analyzes accounting records and fiscal activities to ensure accuracy and compliance with applicable accounting, program, and legal requirements.
• Reviews financial transactions to ensure proper cost centers are charged and expenditures and revenues align with the approved budget.
• Initiates and approves journal entries in the general ledger; gathers, verifies, and analyzes supporting documentation before approval.
• Reviews and analyzes appropriation and expenditure reports for transactional activity; verifies funding and initiates line-item transfers as needed.
• Performs grant accounting duties, including setting up grants in the financial system, monitoring expenditures for compliance, collecting operational and milestone data, requesting reimbursements, submitting required reports, maintaining fiscal records, balancing appropriations and expenditures, and closing out grants upon completion.
• Reviews, analyzes, and monitors budgets for departmental programs and projects; performs reconciliations, line-item transfers, journal entries, and purchasing activities; identifies discrepancies and monitors financial activity.
• Schedules and facilitates annual and quarterly budget review meetings for the assigned department.
• Collaborates with auditors and responds to requests, including general ledger variances and supporting documentation.
• Prepares monthly and quarterly financial reports for departmental use.
• Prepares various reports for submission to County departments and the Deputy County Manager, such as position listings, revenue graphs, appropriation and expenditure reports, and performance measures.
• Analyzes accounting and fiscal policies and procedures; recommends operational efficiencies and stronger internal controls.
• May provide direct or lead supervision to lower-level clerical and technical staff.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

Job description

Job Posting Title

Accountant/Graduate Financial Accountant

Department

Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office

Location

400 ROMA AVE NW

Pay

$47,445.00 - $74,901.00

Close Date

November 17, 2026

Employees at Bernalillo County enjoy the ability to team up with each other to build a high quality of life for our county residents, communities, and businesses. In addition to being an organization with a strong focus on work-life balance, building a culture of flexibility, learning, and belonging the County offers many benefits. Employees of Bernalillo County enjoy many thoughtful rewards such as, but not limited to generous leave accruals; career development opportunities; remote & flex-work options as appropriate; longevity pay; education assistance program; health benefits; lucrative retirement; and so much more.

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. Duties include compiling, reviewing, monitoring, and reporting on specific budgets; analyzing and approving financial transactions; and preparing various financial reports.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Reviews and analyzes accounting records and fiscal activities to ensure accuracy and compliance with applicable accounting, program, and legal requirements.
• Reviews financial transactions to ensure proper cost centers are charged and expenditures and revenues align with the approved budget.
• Initiates and approves journal entries in the general ledger; gathers, verifies, and analyzes supporting documentation before approval.
• Reviews and analyzes appropriation and expenditure reports for transactional activity; verifies funding and initiates line-item transfers as needed.
• Performs grant accounting duties, including setting up grants in the financial system, monitoring expenditures for compliance, collecting operational and milestone data, requesting reimbursements, submitting required reports, maintaining fiscal records, balancing appropriations and expenditures, and closing out grants upon completion.
• Reviews, analyzes, and monitors budgets for departmental programs and projects; performs reconciliations, line-item transfers, journal entries, and purchasing activities; identifies discrepancies and monitors financial activity.
• Schedules and facilitates annual and quarterly budget review meetings for the assigned department.
• Collaborates with auditors and responds to requests, including general ledger variances and supporting documentation.
• Prepares monthly and quarterly financial reports for departmental use.
• Prepares various reports for submission to County departments and the Deputy County Manager, such as position listings, revenue graphs, appropriation and expenditure reports, and performance measures.
• Analyzes accounting and fiscal policies and procedures; recommends operational efficiencies and stronger internal controls.
• May provide direct or lead supervision to lower-level clerical and technical staff.
• Maintains a variety of electronic and hard copy files and documents.
• Handles sensitive and confidential records, plans, documents, or decisions in accordance with applicable confidentiality requirements.
• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• One (1) year of work experience in accounting or finance.
• Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience may be considered for the above requirements.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

SCREENING AND COMPLIANCE

• Successful completion of a post-offer employment medical examination and background investigation.
• 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.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Work is typically performed in an indoor office environment but may occasionally require travel to other locations.
• Work environments may include exposure to noise, dust, and/or unpleasant odors and may occasionally involve working in confined spaces.
• May require occasional evening, holiday, or weekend work.

EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, AND MATERIALS

• Operate standard office equipment, including a personal computer, telephone, copier, printer, scanner, and calculator.