Staff Accountant

STAFF ACCOUNTANT

(exempt position)

Receives work direction from Finance Director

ESSENTIAL DUTIES :

• Performs a range of accounting, technical, review and general ledger tasks; exercises independent judgment and correct errors, with proper documentation attached, within District policy guidelines.
• Is responsible for entering all accounting, finance, end of month, and other non-system generated journal entries into the finance system. All entries will need backup saved to allow for review to ensure accuracy.
• Performs reconciliations for the following areas : Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Check Register, Utility Billing, and others as assigned
• When provided with documentation and explanation will correct errors and resolve accounting issues within the scope of authority.
• Performs work on internal metrics to track Financial Data and create reports for Finance Department. Examples include Budget to Actual, Monthly Expense variance, Account usage frequency, and Monthly Revenue variance.
• Assists with ledger and bank reconciliations.
• Assists with Internal Audits of Finance, Utility Billing, Cash Receipts, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Assets, Inventory, Purchasing, and others as assigned.
• Assists, when needed, with financial reports.
• Must maintain absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, client records, and District information.
• Backup for Accounts Payable & Receivable Specialist and emergency Customer Service Representative.
• Performs o ther duties as assigned.

SKILLS REQUIRED :

Employee will be required to be proficient in spelling and operation of standard office equipment, such as computer hardware and software applications, telephone, printer, copier, etc.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES :

While performing the duties of this class, an employee is regularly required to sit; talk or hear, in person and by telephone; use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate standard office equipment; and reach with hands and arms.

An employee is frequently required to walk and stand.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus to read and operate office and computer equipment as necessary during the work assignments.

While performing the duties, employees of this class are regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; observe and interpret people and situations; learn and apply new information or skills; perform detailed work; and interact with staff and others encountered in the course of work.

May occasionally need to travel to various District locations or to off-site meetings as necessary and as the assignment demands.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT :

Climate controlled / indoor office conditions.

REQUIREMENTS :

Two (2) year Associate’s Degree required plus at least five (5) years of related work experience.

Minimum five (5) years’ experience with personal computing, proficiency with business software and basic hardware knowledge.

Must pass pre-employment physical, back x-ray , and pass drug testing.

Must possess valid Texas Class C Driver’s License.

Must have positive attitude.

Must have good communication and interpersonal skills.

Basic math and reading comprehension skills are essential.

Calculating machine by touch.

Must be organized and able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

Must be able to meet deadlines.

Must possess proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets, utility billing applications and computer literacy.

Must be able to utilize good judgment, demonstrate ethical behavior, and possess ability to function as an integral part of the organizational structure.

Must abide by all policies and procedures covered within the Employee Personnel Manual.

PREFERENCES :

Non-smoker.

Three (3) years’ experience in the water and wastewater industry.

Proficient skills with MS Office.

Knowledge of governmental accounting software applications.

Bilingual in Spanish.