Accountant I Salary $49,296.00 - $51,771.20 Annually Location Albuquerque, NM Job Type Full Time Job Number 2600766 Department Police Division PD-Financial Mgmt Opening Date 01/26/2026 Closing Date 2/9/2026 11:59 PM Mountain Bargaining Unit MP
Description: Provide entry-level professional accounting support, including posting data to various ledgers, registers, journals and logs; analyze and review financial transactions in preparation of the Annual Financial Report; perform financial analysis for various programs within the city and perform a variety of accounting functions relative to assigned areas of responsibility.
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Minimum Education, Experience And Additional Requirements
Education and experience directly related to the minimum requirements below may be interchangeable on a year for year basis. Exception: The six (6) required credit hours in accounting are not interchangeable.
Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, business administration, or finance, to include six (6) credit hours in accounting with a passing grade of a C or better; and One (1) year of accounting experience.
Preferred Knowledge
Basic principles and practices of fiscal record-keeping and reporting Basic principles and techniques of accounting Advanced principles of business mathematics Basic governmental accounting principles Modern office methods, procedures and computer equipment Basic methods and techniques of research and analysis Principles and procedures of financial record-keeping and reporting Methods and techniques of cash handling
Total Rewards
The City of Albuquerque takes pride in offering our employees one of the most attractive Total Rewards packages in New Mexico. In addition to competitive salaries, the City provides benefit options for health, pharmacy, dental, vision, life, disability, and much more. The City also has pre-tax savings plans for healthcare, childcare, and parking. Employees participate in the state's public retirement system (PERA), with the City paying up to 75 percent of the employee's contribution. That's higher than any other contribution rate in the state of New Mexico!
Paid holidays? Check Paid parental leave? Check Paid birthdays off? Check Vacation and sick leave starting Day 1? Check and check
Our people matter and we prioritize physical, mental, and financial wellbeing. With resources such as onsite and mobile medical clinics, an employee assistance program that encourages work-life balance, and tuition assistance and professional development pathways, the City is committed to equipping our employees with tools to better their lives and grow their careers while serving their community.
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Have you successfully completed at least six (6) credit hours in accounting with a passing grade of a C or better (please attach supporting transcripts)? Yes No
Select the highest level of successfully completed related education as identified by the minimum requirements (if applicable, attach supporting degree or transcripts). No High School Diploma High School Diploma or GED Non/degree accredited- Some College Associates Bachelors Masters Juris Doctorate Doctorate
Select the number of years of work experience you possess which relates to the minimum requirements, if applicable, add verifiable time in a temporary upgrade status and/or volunteer experience when selecting number of years. No experience 1 to less than 6 months 6 to less than 12 months 1 year to less than 2 years 2 years to less than 3 years 3 years to less than 4 years 4 years to less than 5 years 5 years to less than 6 years 6 years to less than 7 years 7 years to less than 8 years 8 years to less than 9 years 9 years to less than 10 years 10 years to less than 11 years 11 years to less than 12 years 12 years to less than 13 years 13 or more years
Required Employer City of Albuquerque Address 400 Marquette N.W. Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87103 Phone 505 768-3700 Website http://CABQ.GOV