Fiscal Officer E16 (ABQ BioPark)

Position Summary
Provide and coordinate fiscal support and analysis functions to an assigned department; prepare financial status reports for all operating fund programs; oversee the assigned department’s purchasing functions; coordinate operations related to finance, accounting management, budget and grant administration and perform a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned area 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.

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration or a related field, plus five (5) years of professional fiscal management experience to include two (2) years direct supervisory experience in a management and/or administration capacity.

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

• Principles and practices of financial analysis and budget forecasting
• Principles and practices of purchasing
• Principles and practices of accounting
• Principles and practices of accounting including GASB, FASB and GAAP
• Operational characteristics of computerized accounting systems
• Basic procedures, methods and techniques of bud-get preparation and control
• Basic procedures, methods and techniques of payroll preparation and control
• Principles and procedures of financial record keeping and reporting
• Methods and techniques used to analyze and interpret financial data
• Modern office procedures, methods and equipment including computers
• Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation
• Pertinent Federal, State and local codes, laws and regulations

Preferred Skills & Abilities

• Provide financial support and analysis to an assigned department
• Research, analyze and identify problems related to the financial activities of an assigned department
• Perform various accounting functions
• Oversee the assigned departments purchasing functions
• Design and monitor computerized financial systems
• Oversee and analyze various accounting transactions
• Review department payroll activities and recommend appropriate changes
• 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