Senior Accountant Treasurer

Responsible for all accounting procedures, monthly, quarterly and annual reporting, reporting to government agencies and the distribution of collected revenue. Maintains the fiscal accounting procedures to include the proper internal controls, auditing and the proper posting of revenues in compliance with all state, federal and GASB requirements. Will also be knowledgeable of receipting procedures for assistance to Deputy Treasurer position. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Tasks include but are not limited to:

• Duties and responsibilities of Deputy Treasurer.
• All accounting procedures of the county, including, but not limited to balancing of all accounts on a daily basis.
• Complete the monthly Distribution and Disbursement process.
• Maintain an accounting of all payments, and redemption of AP and Payroll warrants
• Communicate with the auditing firm and be capable of explaining the accounting procedures used by the County.
• Familiarity of all laws and procedures pertaining to tax collection.

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS

• This position performs under the general supervision of the County Treasurer and Chief Deputy Treasurer who may provide assignments and instruction, determines objective, priorities and deadlines, and who assists the employee with unusual situations. The employee uses own initiative and judgment to perform work in an independent and timely manner in accordance with precedents and established policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education/Training/ Experience: High School Diploma or G.E.D., plus 5 years of finance or accounting experience.
• Experience Substitution: Up to 4 years of college/96 hours course work can be substituted for 4 years of experience.
• Licenses/Certification: Valid N.M. drivers license with a good driving record.
• Desirable Qualifications: B.S. in Accounting or related field.

Other Requirements

• Post-offer drug test
• Valid driver's license
• Credit check
• Employment history verification
• Criminal background check

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• Knowledge of governmental accounting procedures, required monthly reports, reconciling journal accounts including necessary Journal Entries.
• Thorough understanding of Chaves County Finance Department budgeting and accounting procedures, governmental audit procedures and GASB standards.
• Considerable knowledge of Treasurers office operating system with specific regard to maintaining all accounts, budgeting, fund balances, research of accounts and transactions; bank accounting procedures including reconciling and weekly balancing of all accounts.
• Thorough knowledge of personal computer and office programs such as Microsoft Excel and Word; multi-line telephone, and 10-key calculator.
• Perform a wide variety of research capabilities to verify and reconcile funds and accounts, follow internal control measures and accessing Finance Department utilities and operating software to assist in the daily job functions.
• Read, write and understand written and oral instructions.

• Ability to communicate orally and in writing in English.

• Work well with ever changing priorities and/or situations.
• Interact with the general public and occupants of the county building in a professional and friendly manner.
• Work independently using good judgment and decision making skills.
• Must be detail oriented and accurate, have strong organizational and public relations skills and be able to effectively safeguard confidential information.
• Employee must know and understand County Personnel policy as well as al county and departmental policies pertinent to the position.
• May require some out of town travel for training.
• Must be able to maintain an acceptable attendance record, be punctual and meet established deadlines.

Safety requirements: This position must comply with all safety guidelines of Chaves County.
Physical demands: The work is sedentary, typically requiring the employee to be able to sit comfortably to do the work. There may be some walking, standing, bending, carrying of light items or driving an automobile. Talking, hearing and seeing are essential to the performance of the job.
Work environment: Work for this position is performed indoors. The work area is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated and involves typical risks associated with an office environment that require normal safety precautions and safe work practices.