Accountant

About the role

Reports to the accounting supervisor. Responsible for performing accounting and audit functions within the general accounting function and summarizing data for periodic operating statements and management information in compliance with MTC and customer directives.

Responsibilities

• Aid in the preparation of data input for developing financial statements and management information reports, including monthly accounting journal entries, overhead application schedules, bank reconciliations, general ledger account analyses and monthly financial statements.
• Aid the supervisor in the preparation of the departmental budget; monitor and control expenditures.
• Develop and implement new and revised policies and procedures affecting accounting.
• Prepare and maintain cost data and related analyses pertaining to facility operations.
• Oversee cash disbursements journal, general ledger and cost ledger by recording accounting transactions, preparing reconciliations and financial tabulations as assigned.
• Ensure the balancing of books and compile statistical reports such as cash expenditures, departmental costs and other pertinent reports.
• Supervise incoming and prepare outgoing interdivisional billings, reconcile and clear interdivisional accounts and prepare associated journal entries.
• Assist in the preparation of month-end closing of financial books, facility and corporate financial reports.
• Review reports for accuracy and resolve problems.
• Reconcile petty cash.
• Cook with other staff concerning accounting matters.
• Promote the development of positive social skills through modeling appropriate behaviors and intervening when inappropriate behaviors are observed.
• Provide regular feedback to staff regarding social skills procedures and intervention techniques.
• Maintain accountability of staff, inmates and property; adhere to safety practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business administration, two (2) years of accounting or related experience.
• Experience with automated accounting systems and computer proficiency required.
• Directly related experience may be considered in lieu of formal education requirements if approved by management.
• Valid driver’s license in the state of New Mexico or the state of Texas with an acceptable driving record required, unless waived by management.

Benefits

• Includes Health/dental/vision/prescription insurance
• Life insurance, AD&D as well as short-term disability
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Sick and vacation time
• Paid holidays
• Employee assistance program
• Career advancement opportunities

Pay

$27.05 per hour

Schedule

Full-time