Accounting Systems Coordinator

City of Albuquerque; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Albuquerque is seeking a finance professional to oversee and coordinate the planning and implementation of new financial systems and procedures within the Accounting division; analyze user information needs and provide recommendations and perform a variety of administrative tasks in support of the assigned area.

The role requires project management, user training, policy development, and collaboration with city departments; responsibilities include preparing trial balances, supporting

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration or MIS with twelve (12) credit hours in accounting and at least a 'C' or better.
• Six (6) years of accounting experience including four (4) years in financial statement preparation or governmental accounting.
• Two (2) years of supervisory experience.
• MIS experience preferred; CPA license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate planning and implementation of new financial systems and procedures including enhancements to existing financial systems.
• Evaluate and assess client needs and recommend solutions; serve as project manager with staff; set project priorities.
• Design, coordinate and conduct user training; assist users with system functions; develop and maintain user manuals.
• Prepare and present project progress reports; provide technical and professional financial support to City departments and City Council.
• Serve as point of contact for external auditors during the City’s Audit and respond to auditor queries.

Skills

Accounting experience

Supervisory experience

Project management

User training

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/management information systems

Tools

GASB/FASB knowledge

Job description

Position Summary

Oversee and coordinate the planning and implementation of new financial systems and procedures within assigned division of Accounting; analyze user information needs and provide recommendations and perform a variety of administrative tasks in support of assigned area 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.

• Oversee and coordinate the planning and implementation of new financial systems and procedures including enhancements to existing financial systems.
• Recommend and assist in the implementation of goals and objectives; establish schedules and methods for providing user services; implement policies and procedures.
• Evaluate and assess client needs and recommend solutions; serve as project manager with staff; set project priorities.
• Design, coordinate and conduct user training, education and problem-solving sessions; assist users with system functions; develop and maintain user manuals.
• May act as the primary contact for issues related to PC hardware and software for assigned division personnel.
• Prepare and conduct presentations on new systems and upgrades to existing systems and other accounting and information systems projects to management and the Administration.
• Participate in the evaluation and recommendation for the use of funds available for acquisition and replacement of hardware and software.
• Maintain records and develop reports concerning new or ongoing programs and program effectiveness; prepare and present project progress reports.
• Assist with the more advanced and complex tasks of the work unit including preparing trial balances for general purpose financial statements.
• Participate in the preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR). This document must be completed in full compliance with Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) pronouncements.
• Review and interpret new pronouncements of GASB and Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) to determine the impact on the City's financial operations. Revise existing policies or establish new policies as necessary.
• Administer the more complex financial functions relative to City "funds" which includes, but is not limited to, reviewing fund expenditures, revenues, capital expenditures and debt service requirements.
• Provide technical and professional financial support to City departments, Budget Office, City Administration and City Council.
• Serve as point of contact for external auditors during the City's Audit. Provide auditors with reports and schedules as required and respond to auditor queries/findings

SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS:

• Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new developments in the field of financial and information systems.
• 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 twelve (12) required credit hours in accounting are not interchangeable.

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration or management information systems to include twelve (12) credit hours in accounting with a passing grade of a 'C' or better; and Six (6) years of accounting experience in analyzing and reconciling chart field accounts, which must include at least four (4) years in financial statement preparation or governmental accounting; and To include two (2) years of supervisory experience.

Management Information Systems Experience Preferred.

Possession of a valid Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license preferred.

Working Conditions

Environmental

Office environment; exposure to computer screens.

Physical

Essential and supplemental functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for standing or sitting for prolonged periods of time; extensive use of computer keyboard.