Bernalillo County

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs complex paraprofessional technical accounting work in support of assigned fiscal program area; functional areas of responsibility may include, but are not limited to, general accounting, payroll, departmental budget, grants, accounts receivable and treasury.
• Plans, schedules, assigns and reviews the work of assigned staff; participates in the hiring and selection process; monitors work assignments; provides input into performance evaluations; determines training needs.
• Researches, analyzes and resolves complex issues within functional area; as necessary, coordinates activities with other departments or outside agencies.
• Ensures the provision of optimal customer service through individual contributions and monitoring the work of assigned program staff.
• Performs more complex calculations for assigned function including tax calculations for various types of properties.
• Receives, researches and responds to actions involving delinquent tax accounts, bankruptcies, refunds and related transactions; monitors and tracks delinquent accounts; coordinates response/collection activities with internal staff and external agencies.
• Coordinates activities with other internal County departments in verifying and proofreading tax bills; balances the tax roll with the County Assessor's office; enters tax rates into automated system and generates tax rate chart.
• Reviews, approves, posts, deposits and prepares receipts for monies received from various programs in accordance with all mandated guidelines.
• Reviews, approves and allocates accounts payable documents for accuracy prior to payment; sets up summary invoicing and electronic payments.
• Reconciles the accuracy and validity of financial transactions, purchase orders, and invoices to ensure compliance with all mandated guidelines.
• Prepares and enters manual or system journal entries into the general ledger for assigned funds, grants and programs; reviews, maintains and reconciles financial transactions within the financial management system for review by higher level accounting staff.
• Conducts daily cash counts; reconciles cash entries; reports daily revenue and prepares monthly balance ledger.
• Compiles and provides statistical data for financial reports; generates data and assists in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial, summary and technical reports, as directed.
• In coordination with other departments, receives and processes non-sufficient (NSF) check funds received by the County.
• Research.
• Incumbent(s) in this classification may handle sensitive and/or confidential records, plans, documents or decisions that require maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information.

*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. 
 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or GED
• Two (2) years of college level coursework in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.

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

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

SCREENING AND COMPLIANCE

• Employee must successfully complete the post-offer employment medical examination and background investigation.
• Employee must comply with the safety guidelines of the County.
• Depending on assignment, some positions in this classification may require possession of a valid driver's license.
• Employee must complete required FEMA training(s) as assigned to position.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• 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.

EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, AND MATERIALS

• Equipment typically used in the performance of office duties includes telephone, computer, printer, and copy machine.
• Materials and products handled in the course of performing essential duties vary but may include files, forms, reports, various other paperwork, a wide variety of basic office supplies and various types of law enforcement equipment and items of property stored as evidence including hazardous materials, firearms and ammunition.