Graduate Financial Accountant: Budgets, Grants & Reporting (Remote)

BernCo Clerk; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 47,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office in Albuquerque, NM seeks an Accountant/Graduate Financial Accountant to perform professional accounting duties across funds, grants, accounts payable/receivable, and payroll. Responsibilities include reviewing transactions, preparing journal entries, and monitoring budgets.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field and at least one year of accounting or finance experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• One year of work experience in accounting or finance.
• Equivalent combination of related education and/or experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and analyzes accounting records to ensure accuracy and compliance with applicable requirements.
• Reviews financial transactions to ensure proper cost centers are charged and expenditures align with the budget.
• Gathers, verifies, and analyzes supporting documentation before journal entry approvals.
• Performs grant accounting duties, monitoring expenditures and preparing required reports.
• Prepares monthly and quarterly financial reports for departmental use and for Deputy County Manager.
• Collaborates with auditors and responds to variances and requests for documentation.

Education

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

Job description

Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office in Albuquerque, NM seeks an Accountant/Graduate Financial Accountant to perform professional accounting duties across funds, grants, accounts payable/receivable, and payroll. Responsibilities include reviewing transactions, preparing journal entries, and monitoring budgets.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field and at least one year of accounting or finance experience.