Accountant II - Albuquerque, United States - PNM Resources, Inc.

Description

Accountant II

Salary Grade: G08

Minimum Midpoint Maximum

$58,128 - $77,021 - $95,912

Given the financial nature of this position, this position has been defined as a position requiring a credit check. Prior to being hired, promoted, or transferred into the position, the candidate must successfully pass a credit background check.

SUMMARY:

• Under direct supervision, applies principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Compiles and analyzes financial information to prepare entries to accounts, such as general ledger accounts, documenting business transactions.
• Distributes expenditures, encumbrances, receipts, and receivables according to schedules.
• Performs statistical analyses to determine trends, estimates, significant changes, and writes narrative reports explaining findings.
• Analyzes financial information detailing assets, liabilities, and capital, and prepares balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and other reports.
• Summarizes and interprets current and projected company financial position for other managers.
• Audits contracts, orders, and vouchers, and prepares reports to substantiate individual transactions prior to settlement.
• Determines proper handling of financial transactions and approves transactions within designated limits.
• Monitors compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and company procedures.
• Installs, modifies, documents, and coordinates implementation of accounting systems and accounting control procedures.
• Devises and implements system for general accounting.
• Makes recommendations regarding the accounting of reserves, assets, and expenditures.
• Conducts studies and submits recommendations for improving the organization's accounting operation.

COMPETENCIES:

• Knowledge of and the ability to apply advanced accounting concepts.
• Ability to synthesize complex or diverse information, collect and research data, use intuition and experience to complement data, and design workflows and procedures.
• Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner, gather and analyze information skillfully, develop alternative solutions, and work well in group problem solving situations.

QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university with one to three years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience related to the discipline.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS:

Ability to read and interpret documents.

Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.

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