Accountant I M13

Provide entry-level professional accounting support, including posting data to various ledgers, registers, journals and logs; analyze and review financial transactions in preparation of the Annual Financial Report; perform 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.

Minimum Education, Experience And Additional Requirements

Related education and experience may be interchangeable on a year for year basis. Exception: The six (6) required credit hours in accounting are not interchangeable.

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in accounting, business administration, finance or a related field, to include six (6) credit hours in accounting with a passing grade of a ‘C’ or better, plus two (2) years of accounting experience.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Possession of a New Mexico Driver’s License (Class D), or the ability to obtain by date of hire.

Possession of a City Operator’s Permit (COP) within six (6) months from date of hire.

Preferred Knowledge

Basic principles and practices of fiscal record-keeping and reporting

Basic principles and techniques of accounting

Advanced principles of business mathematics

Basic governmental accounting principles

Modern office methods, procedures and computer equipment

Basic methods and techniques of research and analysis

Principles and procedures of financial record-keeping and reporting

Methods and techniques of cash handling

Preferred Skills & Abilities

Maintain a variety of financial records and files

Accurately tabulate, record, and balance assigned transactions

Operate a variety of computerized equipment including various software and mainframe programs

Learn the operations, activities and services of a fixed-asset program

Prepare clear and concise financial reports

Communicate clearly and concisely

Perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work