Accountant I

Job Description

Accountant I | Public Service Company of New Mexico (PNM)

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Public Service Company of New Mexico (PNM), located in Albuquerque, NM. The company operates as a public service provider, ensuring vital utilities for the region. This Accountant I position is crucial for maintaining the financial integrity and transparency of the organization, particularly within the Construction Accounting and Asset Management department. The role directly contributes to accurate financial reporting and compliance with established accounting principles.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Albuquerque, NM
• Pay: $56217–$92758 yearly
• Team: Construction Accounting and Asset Management
• Mission: To apply accounting principles to analyze financial information and prepare accurate financial reports, ensuring compliance and supporting financial transparency.
• Tech Stack: accounting software

What You’ll Actually Do
• Financial Record Management: Compile and analyze financial information to prepare entries for accounts, including general ledger accounts, documenting business transactions accurately.
• Fund Distribution: Distribute expenditures, encumbrances, receipts, and receivables according to established schedules and procedures.
• Compliance and Reporting: Monitor compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and company procedures, then analyze financial information to prepare balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and other essential reports.
• Financial Interpretation: Summarize and interpret the company’s current and projected financial position for internal managers, providing clear insights.
• System Development: Install, modify, document, and coordinate the implementation of accounting systems and accounting control procedures, including devising new systems for general accounting.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university in a related discipline; Entry-Level career.
• Experience: Zero to one year of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Skills: Apply practical accounting concepts; skillfully gather, analyze, and synthesize complex financial information; possess working knowledge of accounting software; solve practical problems and interpret varied instructions; communicate effectively in writing and verbally to prepare reports and speak to groups.