Accounting Technician Senior

About the Role

Performs accounting and budgetary clerical functions with a focus on processing accounts payable or payroll.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and prepares accounting data input documents; records revenues, expenditures, and/or encumbrances; utilizes accounting system reports for review and account reconciliation; oversees assigned accounts, contracts, grants, or other defined areas of accounting.
• Processes a biweekly payroll, auditing timecards for accuracy, completion, and compliance with employee guidelines and/or union regulations; processes invoices, auditing for accuracy and completion.
• Prepares reports, schedules, summaries, lists, and audits working papers based on instructions; provides accounting information for fund certifications; assists in budgetary review and/or the development of operating instructions and procedures.
• Participates in the review of accounting practices, comparing them to industry standards; posts and maintains books of accounts; learns new accounting concepts, systems, and controls as required; may audit special programs and activities designated by management.
• Ensures compliance with the provisions of the NM Procurement Code and county fiscal policies, ordinances and resolutions.
• Works with county finance, procurement, and accounting staff to ensure proper payment of accounts payable.
• Reviews benefits for compliance with union contracts and observes taxable versus non‑taxable status.
• Calculates and processes garnishments as required by court systems.
• Inputs and processes employee paperwork; processes month‑end, quarterly, or annual reports and documents including W‑2s.
• Ensures proper record retention and management.
• Promptly responds to telephone calls and written communications.
• Performs various financial and administrative functions as assigned.

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of intermediate accounting methods and principles applied to governmental accounting, state and local accounting and budgeting laws, regulations and manuals.
• Understanding of methods of collection and analysis of financial data, report writing, and accounting documents.
• Familiarity with office procedures and equipment, basic office machinery, word processing programs, and ability to learn more complex computer programs.
• Ability to accurately interpret, analyze, summarize and complete financial data; apply required laws and regulations to accounting documentation procedures; prepare reports.
• Ability to comprehend accounting language and documents and present comments and information clearly both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work under stressful circumstances, independently with minimal supervision or collaboratively, while maintaining a professional attitude and confidentiality.
• Proficiency in operating various word‑processing, spreadsheet, database, and other software programs in a Windows environment.
• Skilled in customer service.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Four (4) years of experience in accounting, auditing, finance, economics, or general business administration; or any combination of college education, training and experience in accounting, auditing, finance, economics, business or public administration, budget management and systems analysis, or related fields providing knowledge in accounting totaling four (4) years.
• Relevant education may be substituted for experience at a rate of 30 semester hours equal to one (1) year of experience.

Working Conditions

• Office setting with occasional duties in the evening and on weekends during peak fiscal, recording, records and election cycles.
• Physical requirements: regularly required to stand, walk, sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands or arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; clarity of vision at short distance; may be required to lift up to 20 pounds; may be subject to CRTs, VDTs.
• Conditions of employment: must pass a county‑paid pre‑employment physical, drug/alcohol screening, and criminal background screening; must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico Class D driver’s license for County vehicle operation.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Voluntary Life and AD&D
• Short‑Term Disability
• Long‑Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Gym Membership
• Additional employee benefits, leave and retirement options, and employee development programs (details available on the County website).