Accountant II
Hire Quest - Albuquerque, NM
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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. +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
Created: 2024-09-23