Accounting Systems Coordinator

City of Albuquerque, NM

• $86K — $90K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or management information systems with 12 credit hours in accounting.
  • 6 years of accounting experience, including 4 years in financial statement preparation or governmental accounting.
  • 2 years of supervisory experience required.
  • Management information systems experience preferred.
  • Possession of a valid Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee planning and implementation of new financial systems and procedures.
  • Recommend and assist in setting goals and objectives; establish schedules for user services.
  • Evaluate client needs and recommend solutions; serve as project manager.
  • Design and conduct user training and develop user manuals.
  • Act as primary contact for PC hardware and software issues for division personnel.
  • Prepare and present project progress reports and system upgrades to management.
  • Administer complex financial functions related to City funds.

Benefits

  • Full-time position with a stable work environment.
  • Opportunity to work in a collaborative team within the Finance & Admin Services department.
  • Engagement in significant projects impacting the City’s financial operations.
  • Professional development opportunities through participation in meetings and training sessions.
Full Job Description
Salary : $86,486.40 - $90,750.40 Annually
Location : Albuquerque, NM
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number:
Department: Finance & Admin Services
Division: FA-Acctg Svcs
Opening Date: 10/05/2026
Closing Date: 10/20/2026 11:59 PM Mountain
Bargaining Unit: NU

Position Summary

Oversee and coordinate the planning and implementation of new financial systems and procedures within assigned division of Accounting; analyze user information needs and provide recommendations and perform a variety of administrative tasks in support of assigned area of responsibility.

Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

Essential and Supplemental Functions
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Essentialfunctions may include, but are not limited to the functions listed below. Mustbe able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without areasonable accommodation.
  1. Oversee and coordinate the planning and implementation of new financial systems and procedures including enhancements to existing financial systems.
  2. Recommend and assist in the implementation of goals and objectives; establish schedules and methods for providing user services; implement policies and procedures.
  3. Evaluate and assess client needs and recommend solutions; serve as project manager with staff; set project priorities.
  4. Design, coordinate and conduct user training, education and problem-solving sessions; assist users with system functions; develop and maintain user manuals.
  5. May act as the primary contact for issues related to PC hardware and software for assigned division personnel.
  6. Prepare and conduct presentations on new systems and upgrades to existing systems and other accounting and information systems projects to management and the Administration.
  7. Participate in the evaluation and recommendation for the use of funds available for acquisition and replacement of hardware and software.
  8. Maintain records and develop reports concerning new or ongoing programs and program effectiveness; prepare and present project progress reports.
  9. Assist with the more advanced and complex tasks of the work unit including preparing trial balances for general purpose financial statements.
  10. Participate in the preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR). This document must be completed in full compliance with Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) pronouncements.
  11. Review and interpret new pronouncements of GASB and Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) to determine the impact on the City's financial operations. Revise existing policies or establish new policies as necessary.
  12. Administer the more complex financial functions relative to City "funds" which includes, but is not limited to, reviewing fund expenditures, revenues, capital expenditures and debt service requirements.
  13. Provide technical and professional financial support to City departments, Budget Office, City Administration and City Council.
  14. Serve as point of contact for external auditors during the City's Audit. Provide auditors with reports and schedules as required and respond to auditor queries/findings
SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS:
  1. Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new developments in the field of financial and information systems.
  2. Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

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 twelve (12) required credit hours in accounting are not interchangeable.

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration or management information systems to include twelve (12) credit hours in accounting with a passing grade of a 'C' or better; and

Six (6) years of accounting experience in analyzing and reconciling chart field accounts, which must include at least four (4) years in financial statement preparation or governmental accounting; and

To include two (2) years of supervisory experience.

Management information systems experience preferred.

Possession of a valid Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license preferred.
Working Conditions

Environmental:
Office environment; exposure to computer screens.

Physical:
Essential and supplemental functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for standing or sitting for prolonged periods of time; extensive use of computer keyboard.

01

Have you successfully completed at least twelve (12) credit hours in accounting with a passing grade of a 'C' or better?
  • Yes
  • No

02

Do you possess a valid Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license?
  • Yes
  • No

03

Do you possess management information systems experience?
  • Yes
  • No

04

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

05

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

06

Do you possess the supervisory experience outlined in the minimum requirements? If you have successfully completed the City of Albuquerque's Pre-Management Development Program (PMDP), please include two (2) additional years in your supervisory experience (attach certificate, if applicable).
  • Yes
  • No

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