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SUMMARY: Under general supervision, performs professional accounting, technical review, general ledger maintenance, and financial reporting duties; reviews, verifies, and reports financial and technical transactions; analyzes and researches financial records, and verifies compliance with accounting standards and City policies and procedures.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties, which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Performs accounting functions for Finance Department; performs duties within scope of authority and training, and in compliance with City policies and national quality standards.
• Conducts special research projects; identifies and researches accounting issues, and recommends solutions; collects financial and administrative information and compiles data for reports; prepares and distributes monthly and special reports.
• Monitors City’s fiscal performance, and oversees the collection, analysis, and reporting of financial data; reviews technical documents and accounting records to verify accuracy; identifies and corrects errors and inconsistencies in documents and reports.
• Monitors accounting work methods and processing procedures, and assures the quality of the financial controls, services, and work products; reports anomalies and discrepancies.
• Oversees the general accounting system; verifies quality and accuracy of work performed, corrects errors, and balances accounts; reviews and develops improvements for accounting procedures; evaluates financial transactions for validity, and compliance with Federal and state technical requirements and City policies.
• Prepares journal entries and verifies general ledger accounts; prepares trial balances, and examines ledgers for reasonableness; maintains asset and technical ledgers.
• Assists in developing cost-of-services models, and establishing fee structures for City services.
• Provides financial oversight of budgets, expenditures, and revenues.
• Prepares month end, quarterly and fiscal year reporting as well as reporting to the State of New Mexico.
• Monitors cash and city investments.
• Monitors grants, projects, agreements and donations.
• Knowledge in capital asset management.
• Knowledge in budgeting for revenue, expenses, debt service, transfers, grants, projects, investments and capital projects.
• Supports the relationship between the City of Roswell and the public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with visitors and City staff; maintains confidentiality of workrelated issues and City information; performs other duties as required or assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training and Experience Guidelines:
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration; AND four years of experience in government financial operations; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Knowledge of:
• City organization, operations, policies, and procedures.
• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles for Public Sector financial management, and applicable state and Federal statutes, rules, and regulations.
• Techniques and practices for efficient and cost-effective management of resources.
• Business and personal computers, and financial spreadsheet software applications.
• General ledger reconciliation standards.

Skill in:
• Interpreting and applying accounting standards and procedures, applicable Federal and state rules and regulations, and City policies and procedures.
• Monitoring financial documents, and assuring compliance with all regulatory requirements governing municipal financial activities.
• Reviewing interrelated financial and technical records, and identifying and reconciling errors.
• Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with City employees.
• Effective verbal and written communication.

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
A New Mexico State Class Driver’s License is required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Work is performed in a standard office environment

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:
Must be able to pass a rigid background investigation including work history, criminal records, driving records, and other records deemed necessary. Must pass a pre-employment drug screen administered by a City-designated facility.