Accounting Technician

Bernalillo County; United States; On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leave accruals

Career development opportunities

Remote & flex-work options as needed

Longevity pay

Education assistance program

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Job summary

Bernalillo County is seeking an Accounting Technician to support the Sheriff's Office with complex paraprofessional accounting tasks across general accounting, payroll, budgets, grants, and treasury. You will assist in staff planning, reviews, and training, resolve accounting issues, and ensure accurate financial records.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED and two years of college coursework in accounting or related fields, with entry to mid-level responsibility in a dynamic

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Two years of college coursework in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field required.
• Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Performs complex paraprofessional technical accounting work in support of assigned fiscal program area; may include general accounting, payroll, departmental budget, grants, accounts receivable and treasury.
• Plans, schedules, assigns and reviews the work of assigned staff; participates in hiring and selection; monitors work; provides input into evaluations; determines training needs.
• Researches, analyzes and resolves complex issues within the functional area; coordinates activities with other departments or outside agencies as needed.
• Ensures optimal customer service through contributions and monitoring of staff.
• Performs complex calculations including tax calculations for various types of properties.
• Receives, researches and responds to actions involving delinquent tax accounts and related transactions; coordinates with internal staff and external agencies.
• Balances tax rolls with the County Assessor's office; enters tax rates into automated system and generates tax rate charts.
• Reviews and processes accounts payable documents for accuracy; sets up invoicing and electronic payments.
• Reconciles financial transactions, purchase orders and invoices for compliance.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Two years college coursework in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field

Job description

Job Posting Title: Accounting Technician

Department: Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office

Location: 400 ROMA AVE NW

Pay: $18.60 - $26.50

Close Date: October 27, 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.

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

• Performs complex paraprofessional technical accounting work in support of assigned fiscal program area; functional areas of responsibility may include, but are not limited to, general accounting, payroll, departmental budget, grants, accounts receivable and treasury.
• Plans, schedules, assigns and reviews the work of assigned staff; participates in the hiring and selection process; monitors work assignments; provides input into performance evaluations; determines training needs.
• Researches, analyzes and resolves complex issues within functional area; as necessary, coordinates activities with other departments or outside agencies.
• Ensures the provision of optimal customer service through individual contributions and monitoring the work of assigned program staff.
• Performs more complex calculations for assigned function including tax calculations for various types of properties.
• Receives, researches and responds to actions involving delinquent tax accounts, bankruptcies, refunds and related transactions; monitors and tracks delinquent accounts; coordinates response/collection activities with internal staff and external agencies.
• Coordinates activities with other internal County departments in verifying and proofreading tax bills; balances the tax roll with the County Assessor's office; enters tax rates into automated system and generates tax rate chart.
• Reviews, approves, posts, deposits and prepares receipts for monies received from various programs in accordance with all mandated guidelines.
• Reviews, approves and allocates accounts payable documents for accuracy prior to payment; sets up summary invoicing and electronic payments.
• Reconciles the accuracy and validity of financial transactions, purchase orders, and invoices to ensure compliance with all mandated guidelines.
• Prepares and enters manual or system journal entries into the general ledger for assigned funds, grants and programs; reviews, maintains and reconciles financial transactions within the financial management system for review by higher level accounting staff.
• Conducts daily cash counts; reconciles cash entries; reports daily revenue and prepares monthly balance ledger.
• Compiles and provides statistical data for financial reports; generates data and assists in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and year‑end financial, summary and technical reports, as directed.
• In coordination with other departments, receives and processes non‑sufficient (NSF) check funds received by the County.
• Research.
• Incumbent(s) in this classification may handle sensitive and/or confidential records, plans, documents or decisions that require maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information.
• *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

High School Diploma or GED Two (2) years of college level coursework in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field. *Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience may be considered for the above requirements.

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

Essential duties are performed indoors. Duties are performed in a temperature-controlled environment. Duties are performed on an even surface, which may be carpeted or tile. Working surface is typically dry.

Equipment, Tools, and Materials

Equipment typically used in the performance of office duties includes telephone, computer, printer, and copy machine.