ACCOUNTANT

ACCOUNTING

DEPARTMENT

JOB STATUS:

OPEN

POSTING NUMBER:

00070438

SCHOOL YEAR:

2026-2027

CALENDAR:

District Support / Full Year

CLOSING DATE

10/04/2026 04:00 PM

POSTING NUMBER:

00070438

LOCATION:

061:

FINANCE DEPT

POSITION TITLE:

ACCOUNTANT

ACCOUNTING

DEPARTMENT JOB DESCRIPTION

Purpose:

Assists with year-end auditing and quarterly financial reporting for the District, develops administrative processes and procedures and establishes and maintains financial files and records. Accountant will also compile, account for, analyze and administer program costs and budgets in compliance with Federal and State Statutes, and district policies and procedures.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Essential Functions. An individual in this role must be able to perform the following functions with or without reasonable accommodation: Assists in the preparation and compilation of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for the district.

Assists external auditors in locating records and fiscal information.

Maintains records of bond sales, the related semi-annual principal and interest payments, and the Long-Term Debt Schedules.

Assists in monitoring and reconciling accounts and makes required corrections and/or adjustments.

Develops processes and procedures to reconcile accounts and trains departmental staff in these processes and procedures.

Create procedure manuals for the processes developed and keep current manuals updated as processes change.

Prepares 941 payroll tax deposits and quarterly reports.

Assists with the monthly bank reconciliations.

Provide support for ERA reporting and reconcile ERA deductions and payments to the general ledger monthly.

Assists in the preparation of PED quarterly reports.

Perform higher level Oracle functions - closing periods, creating funds, creating accounts, creating encumbrances, etc.

Prepares accounting records for data needed by district employees.

Assists in general ledger maintenance of accounts, accounting units and funds.

Assists in the preparation and maintenance of accurate and complete records and reports as required by law, state directives, district policy and administrative regulations.

Assists Accounting and Information Technology Services in developing and revising programs related to the Accounting Department functions.

Serves on various committees, boards and panels as assigned by the Operational Controller.

Accepts assignments and delegation of authority from Operational Controller as requested. Duties. All duties are standard and apply to all Albuquerque Public Schools employees. (This section can not be altered) Complies with state-approved Code of Ethics of the Education Profession, APS employee handbook, employment contract and upholds and enforces rules, administrative directives and regulations, school board policies, and local, state and federal regulations.

Articulates and facilitates the implementation of the mission and values of the Albuquerque Public Schools.

Safeguards confidentiality of privileged information.

Prepares and maintains accurate and complete records and reports as required by law, state directives, District policy and administrative regulations.

s the responsibility for the supervision and care of District inventory, proper and safe use of facilities, equipment and supplies, and reports safety hazards promptly.

Maintains professional relationships and works cooperatively with employees, the community and other professionals Maintains professional competence through District mandated, individual and staff training, in-service educational activities and self-selected professional growth activities.

Attends and/or conducts staff meetings and participates on committees within areas of responsibility.

Performs other tasks related to area of responsibilities as requested or assigned by an immediate supervisor.

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE

Preferred Knowledge, Skills & Abilities. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Flexibility and effective organizational, decision-making, analytical and problem-solving skills.

Interpersonal skills with diverse populations in-person and on the telephone.

Ability to meet deadlines, work on multiple projects and follow through.

Ability to work closely with detail, be accurate and keep complete and organized books and records.

Knowledge of the structure and functioning of school districts and/or state and local government and legislative processes, or experience working in a government environment.

Knowledge or experience in working with the Lawson Financial System.

Knowledge or experience in governmental accounting, auditing and financial reporting, accounting practices and procedures.

Ability to research, analyze and interpret legislation, rules and regulations; and to write policies and procedures.

REQUIREMENTS

Required Education, Licenses, Certifications, & Experience. Degree in accounting, business, management or related field or degree in other field with a minimum of 20 hours of accounting credits

Two (2) years of experience in administering, coordinating, or managing multiple and diverse programs or projects involving accounting, auditing, financial management and legal compliance.

Knowledge and experience in working with automated accounting and financial systems.

Skilled in using personal computers, including operating systems, web browsers, e-mail, word processing, spreadsheets, and database programs in a networked environment.