Accountant II - Temp position with City of ABQ
Company: ATA Services Inc
Location: Albuquerque
Posted on: May 7, 2024
Job Description:
ATA Services is currently looking to hire an Accountant II to
work on a temporary assignment with City of Albuquerque -
Albuquerque Police Department.
- 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
reportingPREFERRED 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. Compensation details: 20-20.74 Hourly
WagePI45774536d1dc-31181-34194831
Keywords: ATA Services Inc, Albuquerque , Accountant II - Temp position with City of ABQ, Accounting, Auditing , Albuquerque, New Mexico
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