Fiscal Analyst II

City of Albuquerque; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Albuquerque is seeking a Fiscal Manager to provide and coordinate fiscal support to an assigned department, analyze accounting records, and prepare financial reports for grants and city programs. You will monitor grant expenditures for compliance with federal and state guidelines, assist in budgeting and forecasting, and reconcile accounts and journals as needed.

The role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work with auditors and leadership to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or business administration required.
• Four (4) years of fiscal management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare trial balances and financial statements; assist auditors.
• Maintain and analyze accounting records for grants; monitor grant expenditures for compliance.
• Provide and coordinate fiscal support and analysis to an assigned department; assist in budgeting and forecasting.
• Analyze budget trends; identify areas of concern; recommend actions.
• Prepare financial status reports for operating funds; display expenditures, balances and projections.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts; prepare journal vouchers for corrections; process transfers.

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or business administration

Job description

Position Summary

Provide and coordinate fiscal support to an assigned department; analyze and maintain accounting records for budgetary expenditures, revenues for grants and/or other city funded programs; prepare a variety of financial reports and perform a variety of technical tasks relative to 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:

• Participate in the preparation of the comprehensive annual financial report; prepare trial balances and financial statements; provide technical assistance to independent auditors.
• Maintain and analyze the accounting records for grants awarded to the City; monitor grant expenditures for compliance with Federal and State guidelines; interpret grant guidelines for other City departments.
• Provide and coordinate fiscal support and analysis to an assigned department; assist in planning, developing and coordinating fiscal year budgets; prepare forecasts for assigned operating budgets; monitor and analyze expenditures.
• Analyze budget trends related to revenues and expenditures; identify areas of concern; recommend appropriate actions.
• Prepare financial status reports for all operating fund programs; display budget expenditures, balances, projections and relevant financial information.
• Assist in analyzing and reconciling asset and liability account; assist in preparing journal vouchers for corrections; process monthly transfers as required.
• Calculate funding for supplemental agreements; determine source of funds and authorize increase to encumbrance; authorize additional services to outside consultants; determine additional funding sources.
• Assist in analyzing and reviewing the activity of assigned funds in the general ledger; revise any incorrect transactions or activities.
• Prepare financial status reports and requests for funds and submit to appropriate agency.
• Initiate, research and authorize reimbursement to the City from State and Federal agencies; maintain files for auditing purposes.
• Oversee assigned department accounts receivable procedures; analyze and audit accounts receivable forms.
• Prepare a variety of financial reports on fiscal activities and operations; assist with the update of the City's long term financial plan.
• Serve as staff on a variety of committees; prepare staff reports and make presentations to various City agencies as necessary.
• Reconcile a variety of balance sheet accounts and bank statements for non-common fund accounts; review journal voucher requests for accuracy.
• Prepare accounts receivable billing in compliance with contracts, amortization schedules and other regulations; maintain accounts receivable logs, files and records.
• Plan, direct and manage long and short-term financial planning and daily financial activities including bond sales and meetings with underwriters.
• Respond to and resolve issues raised by outside independent auditors during the annual audit.
• Participate in the preparation of the annual budget revenue and expenditure; prepare monthly financial reports.

SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS:

• Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of fiscal management.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Minimum Education, Experience And Additional Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in accounting or business administration; Four (4) years of fiscal management experience.

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

Additional Requirements

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

Working Conditions

Environmental

Office environment.

Physical

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