Bernco

Principal Accountant/Accounting Manager

Albuquerque, NM · Principal

Sponsorship not specified$79k-$124kDetected 6 days ago

Financial AnalysisAccountingResearchCollaborationMentoringFinancial ReportingAccounts Payable

About the role

Areas of responsibility include general ledger, fixed assets, financial reporting, accounts receivable, grants, and payroll.
Plan and prioritize work strategies for self and team.
Prepare narrative and financial sections and ensure compliance with professional and mandated standards. • Oversee fixed asset operations.

July 22, 2026 Employees at Bernalillo County enjoy the ability to team up with each other to build a high quality of life for our county residents, communities, and businesses.
The Principal Accountant/Accounting Manager manages staff and operations in a fiscal area within the Department of Finance.
Participates in developing section policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
Lead and supervise professional, technical, and clerical staff. Participate in hiring, conduct performance evaluations, provide training and development, and recommend corrective or disciplinary actions in coordination with management and Human Resources.
Establish and implement short- and long-term goals, objectives, policies, and procedures in collaboration with management.
Oversee general ledger operations. Ensure accurate recording of financial transactions and manage month-end and year-end closing processes.
Oversee grant management operations. Ensure proper setup, maintenance, billing, and capitalization of grants. Collaborate with departments on grant compliance.
Oversee payroll operations. Manage timekeeping, reconciliation, accounts payable processing, cash transfers, and payroll validation.
Collaborate with internal auditors to address findings and implement preventative measures.
Manage special projects involving research and resolution of fiscal issues, including those related to the financial management system. Coordinate with other departments to ensure stakeholder involvement.

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Nine (9) years of related work experience with increasingly responsible professional accounting experience.
Complete required supervisor training, if applicable.
The above information is intended to outline the general nature and scope of the duties required for this position.

Works with financial software, spreadsheets, databases, and various types of paperwork, reports, and digital records.

$78,582.00 - $124,093.00
Employees of Bernalillo County enjoy many thoughtful rewards such as, but not limited to generous leave accruals; career development opportunities; remote & flex-work options as appropriate; longevity pay; education assistance program; health benefits; lucrative retirement; and so much more.
Directs the work of staff preparing the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), monthly and quarterly financial reports, and related documents.

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