Accountant II

Pay Rate: $20.74

Paid Weekly

Full Time - Monday thru Friday / 8am - 5pm

Location: Civic Plaza / Albuquerque

+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | 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. Job descriptions are intended to | | present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within | | this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect | | all duties performed within the job. | | | | SUPERVISION RECEIVED: | | | | Receive direction from higher-level supervisory or management staff. | | | | ESSENTIAL AND SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS: | | | | ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (Essential functions may include, but are not | | limited to the functions listed below) | | | | 1. 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. | | | | 2. 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. | | | | 3. Prepare financial status reports for all operating fund programs | | and assigned grants; display budget expenditures, balance, | | projections and relevant financial information. | | | | 4. Research, analyze, identify and monitor problems related to | | general ledger, accounts payable, payroll, fixed asset, or other | | financial functions. | | | | 5. Monitor and balance various accounts verifying availability of | | funds and classification of expenditures; research and analyze | | transactions to resolve problems. | | | | PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE: | | | | Principles and practices of fiscal record-keeping and reporting | | | | Principles and techniques of accounting | | | | Principles of business mathe atics | | | | Principles and practices of governmental accounting | | | | Generally accepted accounting principles | | | | Modern office methods, procedures and computer equipment | | | | Principles and procedures of financial record-keeping and reporting | | | | Methods and techniques of research, analysis and report preparation | | | | PREFERRED SKILLS AND ABILITY: | | | | Maintain a variety of financial records and files | | | | Accurately tabulate, record, and balance assigned transactions | | | | Operate a variety of computerized equipment including various | | software | | | | Independently perform the full range of professional accounting | | functions | | | | Work independently in the absence of supervision | | | | Communicate clearly and concisely | | | | Maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the | | course of work | | | | Perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable | | accommodation | | | | WORKING CONDITIONS: | | | | Environmental: Office environment; exposure to computer screens. | | Physical: Essential and supplemental functions may require | | maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting for prolonged | | periods. | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+