Accountant

Job Description
Type of Job: 
Full-Time
Main Areas of Responsibility: 

We are seeking a detail-oriented Accountant to join a collaborative team of 7–9 finance professionals within a local government setting. This role serves as a primary backup to the accounting staff while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local grant requirements.
Hands-on training will be provided by the Controller and Senior Accountant to help you get up to speed quickly.

Additional Areas of Responsibility: 

Major Duties
Grant Accounting & Compliance: Review financial status reports from grant administrators, maintain grant files, monitor project statuses, and assist with meeting grantor requirements.
AR & Financial Reporting: Coordinate with Accounts Receivable for grantor billings, prepare journal entries, and ensure accurate, timely preparation and submission of all required fiscal reports.
Reconciliation: Reconcile revenues and expenditures using fund accounting principles.

Other Information/Requirements: 

What Are We Looking For?
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accountancy, Business Administration, or a related field.
Experience: Minimum of 1 year of entry-level accounting experience.
Technical Skills:
Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
Working knowledge of Workday, spreadsheets, and Excel pivot tables.
Preferred Experience:
Background in grant accounting or fund accounting.

How to Apply: 

Exciting Opportunity Details
Rate: $22.50/hour
Contract: September 2026 - March 2027
Worksite Location: Las Cruces, NM 88007
Onsite/Hybrid/Remote: 100% Onsite
Other key details:
Work Environment & Culture
Workplace: Onsite cubicle environment in a secure government building (200–300 employees) with security staff and swipe-access security.
Team Dynamic: Low-turnover, supportive team structure with direct access to department leadership.

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Salary Range: 
22.50
Contact Information
Name: 
Erich Butler
Agency/Organization: 
Peak Performers
Address: 
City: 
Las Cruces
State: 
New Mexico
Zip/Postal Code: 
88007
Business Phone: 
5124538833
Business Fax: 
Email Address: 
[email protected]
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Internal Info
Date to Post: 
Oct 1 2026
Date to Remove: 
Oct 7 2026

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