• Pay Rate: $20.74 per hour; weekly pay
• Start Date: ASAP
• Schedule: Monday – Friday; 8am – 5pm
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check and drug screening. 

POSITION SUMMARY:

Provide professional level accounting support for the general ledger, payroll and other financial systems; analyze and review financial transactions for the preparation of the Annual Financial Report; perform complex financial analysis for various programs within the city and perform a variety of accounting functions relative to assigned areas of responsibility.

ESSENTIAL AND SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS:

• Perform professional accounting activities in compliance with applicable standards and specifications including reconciliation of general ledger, payroll, or other financial records, financial reporting and record keeping; review and analyze various records and reports; respond to inquiries or complaints.
• Participate in the preparation of the Annual Financial Report; prepare and combine appropriate financial statements and schedules including balance sheets, statements of revenue and expenditures.
• Report and resolve all questions and issues raised by the outside independent auditor during the annual audit of the Annual Financial Report.
• Post data to various ledgers, registers, journals and logs according to established accounting techniques and procedures; prepare journal vouchers that affect cash, expenses and general ledgers.
• Maintain a variety of accounts and general ledgers; prepare monthly fiscal reports and special reports relating to the progress of assigned funds.
• Prepare statistical financial reports; enter updated information into the data base and maintain accurate financial records; prepare financial reports from data files.
• Maintain, reconcile and audit a variety of ledgers, reports, account records and banking accounts; examine and correct accounting transactions to ensure accuracy; tabulate financial and statistical data.
• Prepare financial status reports for all operating fund programs and assigned grants; display budget expenditures, balance, projections and relevant financial information.
• Research, analyze, identify and monitor problems related to general ledger, accounts payable, payroll, fixed asset, or other financial functions.
• Supervise the work of an assigned unit or division; provide technical assistance and training to City staff in matters related to financial accounting and budgeting.
• Monitor and balance various accounts verifying availability of funds and classification of expenditures; research and analyze transactions to resolve problems.
• Provide fiscal monitoring and technical assistance to subcontracted agencies to ensure compliance with contract and regulatory requirements.
• Serve as a liaison for assigned department; attend and participate in a variety of group meetings and seminars.
• Receive, sort and prepare checks for verification; distribute to appropriate department for approval; void checks with confirmed errors.
• Perform all duties related to reimbursement for employee travel; verify and sign for airline tickets; release itinerary to travel liaison.
• Recommend changes in policies and procedures for more uniform recording of information.
• Maintain office inventory and order supplies as needed.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Education and experience directly related to the minimum requirements below may be interchangeable on a year for year basis. Exception: The nine (9) required credit hours in accounting are not interchangeable.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, finance, or business administration to include nine (9) credit hours in accounting with a passing grade 'C' or better; and
• Three (3) years of accounting experience in maintaining general ledgers and preparing financial reports; and To include one (1) year of supervisory or lead experience.
• Dependent on position may require a valid New Mexico Driver's license and a City Operator's Permit (COP).

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE:

• Advanced principles and practices of fiscal record-keeping and reporting
• Advanced principles and techniques of accounting
• Advanced principles of business mathematics
• Principles and practices of governmental accounting
• Generally accepted accounting principles
• Basic principles of contract compliance monitoring
• Modern office methods, procedures and computer equipment
• Principles and procedures of financial record-keeping and reporting
• Principles and procedures related to budgetary preparation, controls and development Methods and techniques of financial analysis
• Principles and procedures related to fixed-asset management
• Methods and techniques of research, analysis and report preparation
• Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation
• Principles of payroll processing, accounting, and regulatory reporting

PREFERRED SKILLS AND ABILITY:

• Maintain a variety of financial records and files
• Accurately tabulate, record, and balance assigned transactions
• Monitor and analyze budget expenditures
• Operate a variety of computerized equipment including various software and mainframe programs
• Independently perform the full range of professional accounting functions
• Work independently in the absence of supervision
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Prepare administrative and financial reports
• Communicate clearly and concisely
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

ATA Services, Inc., provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, we comply with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

 ATA Services, Inc., expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.