DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Perform complex paraprofessional accounting duties in support of general accounting, payroll, departmental budgets, grants, accounts receivable, or treasury.
- Plan, assign, review, and schedule work for assigned staff; participate in hiring and training; provide input on performance evaluations.
- Research, analyze, and resolve complex issues within assigned area; coordinate with other departments or external agencies as needed.
- Ensure high-quality customer service through personal service delivery and oversight of assigned staff.
- Perform complex tax and financial calculations related to assigned function.
- Respond to actions involving delinquent tax accounts, bankruptcies, refunds, and related matters; track and monitor delinquent accounts; coordinate collection activities.
- Work with internal departments to verify and proof tax bills; balance tax roll data with the County Assessor; enter tax rates into the system and generate tax rate charts.
- Review, approve, post, and deposit incoming payments; prepare receipts in compliance with established guidelines.
- Review and approve accounts payable documents for accuracy; set up summary invoicing and electronic payments.
- Reconcile financial transactions, purchase orders, and invoices to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Support the procurement process by generating shopping carts, coordinating with vendors, processing payments, and verifying general ledger entries.
- Prepare and enter journal entries into the general ledger for assigned funds, grants, and programs; review and reconcile transactions in the financial management system.
- Conduct daily cash counts and reconciliations; report daily revenue and maintain monthly balance ledgers.
- Compile statistical data and assist in preparing monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial and technical reports.
- Receive and process non-sufficient fund (NSF) checks in coordination with other departments.
- Handle sensitive and confidential records, transactions, and documents in accordance with confidentiality requirements.
*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.
- Four (4) years of work experience in Business Administration, Accounting, or Finance.
*Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience may be considered for the above requirements.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
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 and background investigation.
- Employee must comply with the safety guidelines of the County.
- Employee must complete required FEMA training(s) as assigned to position.
- Employee must complete required Supervisor classes if applicable.
- Depending on assignment, some positions in this classification may require possession of a valid New Mexico driver’s license.
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Work is typically performed in an indoor office environment but occasionally requires travel to other locations.
- Work environments may include noise, dust and/or unpleasant odors, and may occasionally require work in confined spaces. Occasional evening, holiday and/or weekend work may be required.
EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, AND MATERIALS
- Equipment typically used in the performance of office duties includes telephone, computer, printer, and copy machine.