Accountant/Graduate Financial Accountant

Bernalillo County; USA; Vor Ort; USD 47.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Remote & flex-work options as noted

Career development opportunities

Health benefits

Longevity pay

Education assistance program

Zusammenfassung

Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office is hiring an Accountant/Graduate Financial Accountant at 400 ROMA AVE NW. Pay ranges from $47,445 to $74,901 annually, with a close date of November 17, 2026.

The role involves reviewing accounting records, ensuring budget alignment, and performing journal entries and grant accounting duties. A bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance and one year of experience are required, with opportunities for career development and health benefits.

Qualifikationen

• 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.

Aufgaben

• 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.

Ausbildung

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

Jobbeschreibung

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.

Benefits

• 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

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.

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

• 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.