Fiscal Coordinator

bernco; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 61,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bernalillo County Youth Services Center seeks a Fiscal Coordinator to manage financial reporting, budgets, and controls for multiple programs. You will prepare monthly statements, review disbursements, and provide technical budget guidance to the team.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor's degree in accounting or related field and at least five years of budget and finance experience, with strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Public Administration, Business Administration, Economics, Systems Engineering, or related field.
• Five (5) years of related work experience in project management, program analysis, budgeting, and/or finance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly financial statements and reconcile bank accounts for funded programs.
• Prepare the Youth Services Center budget and budget reports as required.
• Review and submit disbursements, inventory, and purchase requisitions to the Department Director.
• Analyze accounting procedures and recommend improvements to boost efficiency.
• Exercise budget control by reviewing obligations and expenditures for management.

Skills

Budgeting

Financial reporting

Project management

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Public Administration

Business Administration

Economics

Systems Engineering

Job description

Job Posting Title: Fiscal Coordinator Department: Youth Services Center Location: 5100 SECOND ST NW Pay Range: $61,339.00 - $96,866.00 Close Date: October 19, 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 Fiscal Coordinator develops and maintains financial reporting systems, provides instruction and technical assistance to other components, prepares monthly financial statements, prepares budgets and budget reports, and reviews and submits all disbursements, inventory, supply ledgers, and purchase requisitions.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare monthly financial statements, including reconciliation of all bank accounts for various funded programs and resident accounts.
• Prepare the Youth Services Center budget and budget reports as required.
• Review and submit all disbursements, inventory and supply ledgers, and purchase requisitions to the Department Director.
• Analyze department accounting procedures and revise or recommend revisions to increase operational efficiency.
• Exercise budget control by reviewing and approving the obligations and expenditure of funds for management and administrative purposes.
• Assist the Department Director in coordinating office services, personnel, payroll, and budget preparation and control.
• Manage capital and operating budgets.
• Provide technical expertise on budgetary matters by reviewing the impact of Youth Services Center commission agenda items.
• Oversee and direct the work of subordinate personnel as required.
• Maintains, organizes, compiles, updates records, files, and information requests in accordance with established policies and procedures, ensuring accuracy, completeness, confidentiality, and timely retrieval of information.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Public Administration, Business Administration, Economics, Systems Engineering, or related field.
• Five (5) years of related work experience in project management, program analysis, budgeting, and/or finance.

*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.

*Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience may be considered for the above requirements.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

SCREENING AND COMPLIANCE

• 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

• Essential job duties are performed indoors in a climate-controlled environment.
• The primary work surface is an even, dry, carpeted, or tiled floor.
• Works alone primarily, with or without directions.

EQUIPMENT, TOOLS AND MATERIALS

• Regular use of a telephone, calculator, computer, copier, and fax machine is required.
• Various forms, documents, and reports are handled as part of daily responsibilities.