Financial Specialist

BERNALILLO COUNTY METROPOLITAN COURT JOB RECRUITMENT ANNOUNCEMENT Human Resources Division Telephone: View phone number on click.appcast.io 401 Lomas NW Fax: View phone number on click.appcast.io Albuquerque, New Mexico 87102 EMAIL: View email address on click.appcast.io APPLY NOW: Financial Specialist Finance Division Opening Date: October 13, 2026 Position Number: 901 Closing Date: October 26, 2026 Position Status: Full-time, PERM Pay Range: $22.169 to $27.711/Hourly Finance Division or as assigned Essential Tasks: Prepare, process and post operating transfers, warrants and warrant cancellations; track the vouchers in the accounting software; post monthly transactions into accounting software and reconcile reports to agency books; verify cash balances; ensure funds are posted to correct account and cash fund balances for obligations; follow up on non-sufficient fund (NSF) checks; review vouchers, expenditures, invoices, daily deposits, and other financial documents for accuracy; initiate and prepare vouchers for payments to vendors, defendants, interpreters, jurors and witnesses; process and maintain contracts; prepare billings to outside entities; train other employees and ensure compliance with established accounting standards and court policies and procedures; log and reconcile bank statements to daily receipts and monthly report; reconcile to Department of Finance reports; prepare monthly and yearly statistical reports; maintain inventory of office supplies; balance bonds; maintain letters of credit with bail bond companies; maintain collateral for surety and cash bonds and verify daily accuracy on bonds received; disburse funds (cash and surety bonds) and transfer bonds to other jurisdictions for out-of-county cash bond payments and for Grand Jury Indictments; prepare correspondence; copy, file and mail correspondence and financial documents; prepare unclaimed property report; assist external auditors; prepare and maintain journal ledgers and financial reports for audit; prepare and monitor bank reconciliations, procurement card and State Treasurer deposits; coordinate and oversee accounts receivable and generate receipts for incoming payments. May prepare data report for bank; process monthly cash transfers to the State Treasurers Office (STO); conduct audit of cashiers; work with local, state and federal grants; oversee work delegated to student interns; assist in court operations; provide petty cash for small purchases; and make change for employees in other divisions. Be able to work with others and to work under stress. May perform other duties to meet the operational needs of the Court. A more comprehensive job description is available at or may be obtained in the Human Resources Division of the Metropolitan Court. Qualifications: Education : Associates degree from an accredited college or university in Public Administration, Business, Finance, Accounting or directly related field. Education Substitution : Two (2) years of directly related or relevant experience may substitute on a year for year basis. Experience : Three (3) years of experience utilizing Governmental Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) in cash receipting and control, general ledger maintenance and financial reporting, and/or accounts payable and receivable. Experience Substitution : A Bachelors degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or a directly related field may substitute for up to two (2) years of experience. Additional relevant education at the Masters degree level (30 semester hours equals one (1) year of experience) or Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM), Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Public Financial Officer (CPFO) certification may substitute for one (1) year of experience. A post-offer background history and fingerprinting check is required. Working Conditio s: The following functions are representative, but not all-inclusive of the work environment and physical demands an employee may expect to encounter in performing tasks assigned to this job. Work is performed in an office or court setting. A valid drivers license and travel may be required. The assigned work schedule may include nights, weekends, holidays and overtime. The employee must regularly interact positively with co-workers, clients, the public, and judges and justices. Applicants interested in applying should complete a New Mexico Judicial Branch Application for Employment (rev. 07/29/2024) or a Resume Supplemental Form (rev. 07/29/2024) and submit with a signature and date to the Human Resource Division prior to 5 p.m. on the closing date. Mailed applications must be received by 5 p.m. on the closing date . If you would like to receive a text message when job opportunities become available, please visit the following website