Bernalillo County is 1,160 square miles and is New Mexico’s most populous county with more than 676,000 residents. Bernalillo County government provides a wide range of public services to residents who live in Albuquerque, Los Ranchos and Tijeras with approximately 106,000 residents living in unincorporated areas of the county. Bernalillo County employs approximately 2,500 people and has an annual operating budget, capital investments and other funds of more than $1 billion. Elected officials include five county commissioners, assessor, clerk, probate judge, sheriff and treasurer.

Bernalillo County

Department of Human Resources

Job Descriptions

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JCCT02: Deputy Treasurer

Deputy Treasurer

Job Code
Grade
Bargaining Unit
JCCT02
EX14
None
       
       
Salary
As Hourly
As Annual
155,750.00 - 233,633.00 USD Annual
$74.88 - $93.60 - $112.32
$155,750.00 - $194,688.00 - $233,633.00

POSITION SUMMARY

Under general direction of the department director or designee, the Deputy Treasurer is responsible for the management and operations of the Bernalillo County Treasurer’s Accounting Department. The Deputy Treasurer also ensures that all activities within the Treasurer’s Office are in compliance with federal, state, and local laws.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

 

  • Responsible for the preparation of capital and operating budgets.
  • Oversee the Bernalillo County Treasurer’s general ledger accounting system and procedures; prepare and analyze financial statements, and coordinate the annual Treasurer’s audit.
  • Manage and supervise the preparation of financial reports and fund reconciliations on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis.
  • Coordinate, plan, direct and review plans for the accounting departments, and provide information on cash flow and cash position.      
  • Analyze financial markets and forecasts direction of interest rates.
  • Develop recommendations for Financial Management, Investments and Banking objectives and policies.  
  • Serve as financial advisor to other departments on a strategic, tactical, and technical matters.  
  • Oversee accounting, distribution, and collection of property tax and all County accounts receivable. 
  • Provide and/or coordinate staff training.  
  • Serve as staff member/liaison on boards, committees.
  • Ensure the development, communication, training, and implementation of the Division’s Emergency Operations Plan (EOP), identifying each department’s response level and execution plan. Ensure proper training and communication is provided to all staff. Delegate roles to appropriate management and direct the execution of Emergency Management Procedures to ensure the safety of all residents and employees.

*The above information on this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities required of all employees assigned to this job.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • Thirteen (13) years of progressively responsible experience.
  • Four (4) years of management or administrative experience related to the specified duties and responsibilities.
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Preferred.  

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

SUPPLEMENTAL INFOMATION
 

SCREENING AND COMPLIANCE

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

  • Employee must successfully complete the post-offer employment medical examination.
  • Employee must comply with the safety guidelines of the County.

WORKING CONDITIONS

  • All essential duties are performed indoors.
  • Duties are performed in a temperature-controlled environment.
  • Duties are performed on an even surface, which may be carpeted or tile.  Working surface is typically dry.
  • Worker often works alone both with and without directions from supervisor.

EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, AND MATERIALS

  • Equipment typically used in the performance of office duties includes telephone, computer terminal, computer printer, computer keyboard, photocopy machine, fax machine and calculator.
  • Materials and products handled in the course of performing essential duties include files, forms, reports, various other paperwork, and a wide variety of basic office supplies
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