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.

· 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 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.