Graduate Financial Accountant — Remote Options & Growth

Bernalillo County; EE. UU.; Presencial; USD 47.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Remote & flex-work options as noted

Career development opportunities

Health benefits

Longevity pay

Education assistance program

Descripción de la vacante

Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office is hiring an Accountant/Graduate Financial Accountant at 400 ROMA AVE NW. Pay ranges from $47,445 to $74,901 annually, with a close date of November 17, 2026.

The role involves reviewing accounting records, ensuring budget alignment, and performing journal entries and grant accounting duties. A bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance and one year of experience are required, with opportunities for career development and health benefits.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• One (1) year of work experience in accounting or finance.
• Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience may be considered for the above requirements.

Responsabilidades

• Reviews and analyzes accounting records and fiscal activities to ensure accuracy and compliance with applicable accounting, program, and legal requirements.
• Reviews financial transactions to ensure proper cost centers are charged and expenditures and revenues align with the approved budget.
• Initiates and approves journal entries in the general ledger; gathers, verifies, and analyzes supporting documentation before approval.
• Reviews and analyzes appropriation and expenditure reports for transactional activity; verifies funding and initiates line-item transfers as needed.
• Performs grant accounting duties, including setting up grants in the financial system, monitoring expenditures for compliance, collecting operational and milestone data, requesting reimbursements, submitting required reports, maintaining fiscal records, balancing appropriations and expenditures, and closing out grants upon completion.
• Reviews, analyzes, and monitors budgets for departmental programs and projects; performs reconciliations, line-item transfers, journal entries, and purchasing activities; identifies discrepancies and monitors financial activity.
• Schedules and facilitates annual and quarterly budget review meetings for the assigned department.
• Collaborates with auditors and responds to requests, including general ledger variances and supporting documentation.
• Prepares monthly and quarterly financial reports for departmental use.
• Prepares various reports for submission to County departments and the Deputy County Manager, such as position listings, revenue graphs, appropriation and expenditure reports, and performance measures.
• Analyzes accounting and fiscal policies and procedures; recommends operational efficiencies and stronger internal controls.
• May provide direct or lead supervision to lower-level clerical and technical staff.
• Maintains a variety of electronic and hard copy files and documents.
• Handles sensitive and confidential records, plans, documents, or decisions in accordance with applicable confidentiality requirements.

Educación

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

Descripción del empleo

Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office is hiring an Accountant/Graduate Financial Accountant at 400 ROMA AVE NW. Pay ranges from $47,445 to $74,901 annually, with a close date of November 17, 2026.

The role involves reviewing accounting records, ensuring budget alignment, and performing journal entries and grant accounting duties. A bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance and one year of experience are required, with opportunities for career development and health benefits.