ACCOUNTANT I at Sparrow Company LLC – Las Cruces, New Mexico

A well-established organization is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Accountant I to join its Economic Development team. This entry-level professional position performs technical accounting work to examine, analyze, maintain, reconcile, and verify financial records.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Review, approve, and post financial documents to ensure accuracy of information and calculations; make correcting entries as needed.
• Examine supporting documentation to verify authorization and compliance with contracts, agreements, policies, and regulations.
• Reconcile revenue and expenditures with records to ensure data integrity.
• Perform general ledger, accounts payable, revenue, accounts receivable, grants/special fund accounting, capital assets, and payroll functions.
• Investigate and research accounting records to recommend solutions and correct errors.
• Reconcile complex transactions, grant funds, and financial activities to the general ledger; ensure fund integrity and resolve issues.
• Prepare journal entries, reports, schedules, billings, and payments in compliance with regulations and policies.
• Establish and maintain accounts, departments, budget units, and project codes in the chart of accounts.
• Analyze, interpret, and compile financial and administrative data for recurring and special reports.
• Provide technical information to staff and assist auditors as required.

Employees are responsible for organizing and preparing accounting transactions, reconciling revenue and expenditures, and analyzing accounting information. As experience is gained, greater independence and judgment are exercised within established guidelines.

REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field plus one (1) year of professional-level accounting experience.
• A combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.
• Public sector fund accounting experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and regulations, including governmental and fund accounting.
• Knowledge of grant accounting procedures, records management, and financial reporting.
• Skill in maintaining accurate records, reconciling accounts, and preparing reliable reports.
• Skill in analyzing financial documents, identifying errors, and recommending corrective action.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks with accuracy and timeliness to meet deadlines.
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply policies, rules, and regulations.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, agencies, and the public.
• Proficiency in using personal computers, accounting systems, and office software applications.
• Applicants may be subject to a background check.*
• A pre-employment drug screening is required as a condition of employment.

*A conviction does not automatically disqualify you from employment. Factors such as age at the time, timing and nature of the offense, its seriousness, and rehabilitation efforts will be considered.

Sparrow Company Executive Search & Staffing is an Equal Opportunity Employer.