Accountant II

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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Essential functions may include, but are not limited to the functions listed below. Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

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. 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.
3. Report and resolve all questions and issues raised by the outside independent auditor during the annual audit of the Annual Financial Report.
4. 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.
5. Maintain a variety of accounts and general ledgers; prepare monthly fiscal reports and special reports relating to the progress of assigned funds.
6. Prepare statistical financial reports; enter updated information into the data base and maintain accurate financial records; prepare financial reports from data files.
7. 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.
8. Prepare financial status reports for all operating fund programs and assigned grants; display budget expenditures, balance, projections and relevant financial information.
9. Research, analyze, identify and monitor problems related to general ledger, accounts payable, payroll, fixed asset, or other financial  functions.
10. 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.
11. Monitor and balance various accounts verifying availability of funds and classification of expenditures; research and analyze transactions to resolve problems.
12. Provide fiscal monitoring and technical assistance to subcontracted agencies to ensure compliance with contract and regulatory requirements.
13. Serve as a liaison for assigned department; attend and participate in a variety of group meetings and seminars.
14. Receive, sort and prepare checks for verification; distribute to appropriate department for approval; void checks with confirmed errors.
15. Perform all duties related to reimbursement for employee travel; verify and sign for airline tickets; release itinerary to travel liaison.

SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Recommend changes in policies and procedures for more uniform recording of information.
2. Maintain office inventory and order supplies as needed.
3. Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

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, business administration to include nine (9) credit hours in accounting with a passing grade 'C' or better; and

Two (2) years of accounting experience in maintaining general ledgers and preparing financial reports; and

To include one (1) year of supervisory or lead experience.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License or the ability to obtain within ninety (90) days from date of hire.  
Possession of a City Operator’s Permit (COP) within 6 months from hire date.

Environmental:
Office environment; exposure to computer screens.

Physical:
Essential and supplemental functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting for prolonged periods.