Accountant I

Albuquerque International Sunport; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 49,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Albuquerque's Aviation Department is seeking an Accountant I to provide entry-level accounting support, posting data to ledgers, preparing journal vouchers, and assisting in the Annual Financial Report.

The role includes maintaining accounts, preparing monthly reports, responding to auditors, and training staff in accounting and budgeting. It is a full-time position in Albuquerque, NM with standard city benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, or finance with six credit hours in accounting.
• One year of accounting experience.
• The six (6) required credit hours in accounting are not interchangeable.

Responsibilities

• Post data to general ledgers, registers, journals and logs; prepare journal vouchers.
• Assist in the preparation of the Annual Financial Report and related statements.
• Maintain accounts and general ledgers; prepare monthly fiscal reports for funds.
• Prepare financial reports for departments and funds and reconcile data.
• Audit ledgers and resolve discrepancies; respond to auditors during audits.
• Provide technical assistance and training on accounting and budgeting.

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, or finance

six credit hours in accounting

Job description

Accountant I

Salary: $49,296.00 - $51,771.20 Annually

Location: Albuquerque, NM

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number: 2700298

Department: Aviation

Division: AV-Finance

Opening Date: 09/15/2026

Closing Date: 9/30/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

Bargaining Unit: MP

Position Summary

Provide entry-level professional accounting support, including posting data to various ledgers, registers, journals and logs; analyze and review financial transactions in preparation of the Annual Financial Report; perform financial analysis for various programs within the city and perform a variety of accounting functions relative to assigned areas of responsibility.

Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

Essential And Supplemental Functions

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Essentialfunctions may include, but are not limited to the functions listed below. Mustbe able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without areasonable accommodation.

• Perform entry-level accounting activities in compliance with applicable standards and specifications; post data to general ledgers, registers, journals and logs; prepare journal vouchers.
• Participate in the preparation of the Annual Financial Report; prepare and combine financial statements and schedules for assigned funds.
• Maintain a variety of accounts and general ledgers; prepare monthly fiscal reports and special reports relating to the progress of assigned funds.
• Prepare financial reports for various departments; prepare statistical financial reports; enter updated information into the database and maintain accurate financial records; prepare financial reports from data files.
• Maintain, reconcile and audit a variety of ledgers, reports, and account records; examine and correct accounting transactions to ensure accuracy; tabulate financial and statistical data.
• Respond to and resolve questions raised by outside independent auditors during the financial records audit.
• Provide technical assistance and training to staff in matters related to financial accounting and budgeting.
• Monitor and balance various accounts verifying availability of funds and classification of expenditures; research and analyze transactions to resolve problems.
• Serve as liaison for various departments; attend and participate in a variety of group meetings and seminars.
• Receive, sort and prepare checks for verification; distribute to appropriate department for approval; void checks with confirmed errors.
• Perform all duties related to reimbursement for employee travel; verify and sign for airline tickets; release itinerary to travel liaison.
• May participate in monitoring payroll functions for assigned department; recommend and implement modifications to systems and procedures as needed.

Supplemental Functions

• Recommend changes in policies and procedures for more uniform recording of information.
• Maintain office inventory and order supplies as needed.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Minimum Education, Experience And Additional Requirements

Education and experience directly related to the minimum requirements below may be interchangeable on a year for year basis.

Exception: The six (6) required credit hours in accounting are not interchangeable.

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, business administration, or finance, to include six (6) credit hours in accounting with a passing grade of a 'C' or better; and One (1) year of accounting experience.

Additional Requirements

• Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's license, or ability to obtain by date of hire.
• Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within 6 months from date of hire.

When Assigned To Aviation

Must be able to successfully qualify for and maintain a Sunport Access Control Card as determined by the criteria set forth by the policies and guidelines of the Aviation Department and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA).

Successful completion of a security background check conducted by U.S. Customs & Border Protection, if applicable.

Working Conditions

Environmental

Office environment; exposure to computer screens.

Physical

Essential and supplemental functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting for prolonged periods of time.

Paid holidays?

Check

Paid parental leave?

Check

Paid birthdays off?

Check

Vacation and sick leave starting Day 1?

Check and check

Our people matter and we prioritize physical, mental, and financial wellbeing. With resources such as onsite and mobile medical clinics, an employee assistance program that encourages work-life balance, and tuition assistance and professional development pathways, the City is committed to equipping our employees with tools to better their lives and grow their careers while serving their community.

Total Rewards — City of Albuquerque

The City of Albuquerque takes pride in offering our employees one of the most attractive Total Rewards packages in New Mexico. In addition to competitive salaries, the City provides benefit options for health, pharmacy, dental, vision, life, disability, and much more. The City also has pre-tax savings plans for healthcare, childcare, and parking. Employees participate in the state’s public retirement system (PERA), with the City paying up to 75 percent of the employee’s contribution. That’s higher than any other contribution rate in the state of New Mexico!

Fire Department

Albuquerque Police Department

Required Question

Employer City of Albuquerque

Address 400 Marquette N.W.

Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87103

Phone [phone]

Website http://CABQ.GOV