Financial Accountant

Bernalillo County; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 54,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Career development opportunities

Remote & flex-work options

Job summary

Bernalillo County is seeking a Financial Accountant to join the Accounting Department. This role handles general ledger, enterprise funds, grants management, financial analysis, and approval of financial transactions. You will prepare reports, meet objectives, and support department goals.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field with at least two years of accounting/finance experience. The county offers flexible work options and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Two (2) years of work experience in accounting or finance.
• Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex accounting duties in general ledger, grants, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and treasury.
• Maintain fiscal records, reconciling expenditures and closing grants.
• Supervise staff, participate in hiring, training, evaluations, and corrective actions.
• Conduct training on grants management, asset capitalization, and project closeouts.
• Prepare annual financial statements for ACFR with journal entries and notes.
• Review budgets and financial performance; perform reconciliations and journal entries.
• Monitor project budgets; coordinate with project managers and funding allocations.
• Prepare, review, and monitor grant applications and reimbursements.
• Respond to auditor requests and provide documentation for variances.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and program guidelines.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Financial analysis

Attention to detail

Education

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

Job description

Job Posting Title

Financial Accountant

Department

Accounting

Location

415 SILVER AVE SW

Pay Range

$54,018.00 - $85,363.00

Close Date

10/21/2026

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 Financial Accountant performs complex professional accounting and financial tasks within the Finance Department. Areas of responsibility include general ledger, enterprise funds, grants management, financial analysis, and approval of financial transactions. Prepares a variety of financial reports and statements. Uses a broad range of procedures to plan and determine solutions for non-routine problems and to meet assigned financial objectives.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Perform complex accounting duties in areas such as general ledger, enterprise funds, grants, accounts payable and receivable, payroll, and treasury. Maintain fiscal records, submit grant reports, reconcile expenditures, and close out grants.
• May supervise professional, technical, or clerical staff; participate in hiring, provide training, conduct evaluations, and recommend corrective or disciplinary actions.
• Conduct specialized training on assigned program areas such as grants management and expenditure categorization, including asset capitalization and project closeouts.
• Prepare annual financial statements for the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial notes.
• Review and monitor departmental budgets and financial performance; conduct reconciliations, line-item transfers, and journal entries; identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Monitor projects for budget and financial status; coordinate with project managers; conduct year-end reviews and prepare financial resolutions for funding transfers or new allocations.
• Prepare, review, and monitor grant applications; maintain project files and process reimbursements and budget adjustments.
• Respond to auditor requests and provide documentation for general ledger variances and other financial inquiries.
• Review and analyze accounting records and fiscal activity to ensure compliance with accounting standards, legal requirements, and program guidelines.
• Review financial transactions for accuracy, proper cost center allocation, and budget compliance.
• Create and post journal entries to the general ledger.
• Schedule and facilitate annual and quarterly budget review meetings for assigned departments.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports for submission to oversight agencies such as the Department of Finance and Administration; coordinate report development with internal departments.
• Prepare internal reports for the department, Budget Office, and Deputy County Manager, including position listings, revenue graphs, and appropriation/expenditure summaries.
• Reconcile payroll-related financial data and process bank-to-bank transfers for payroll withholdings as needed.
• 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.
• Two (2) years of work experience in accounting or finance.
• Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience may be considered for the above requirements.

Additional Requirements

SCREENING AND COMPLIANCE

The offer of this Bernalillo County position requires compliance with the following:

• Successful completion of a post-offer employment medical examination.
• 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 occasionally requires travel to other locations.
• Work environments may include noise, dust and/or unpleasant odors, and may occasionally require work in confined spaces.
• Occasional evenings, holidays and/or weekend work may be required.

EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, AND MATERIALS

• Equipment typically used in the performance of office duties includes telephone, computer, printer, and copy machine.
• Various types of paperwork and forms are handled in the performance of duties.