Accountant 2

Memphis Light, Gas and Water•Memphis, TN

About The Position

The Accountant 2 performs intermediate-level professional accounting duties, concentrating in one or more areas such as General Accounting, Risk Management/Employee Benefits, and Budget & Rates. The role includes preparing and reconciling financial records and reports, maintaining accounting and budget details, and developing procedures for accounting or budgeting applications. The position works in an office under good conditions, with occasional field analysis for inventory, research, or problem-solving.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field.
Two years of experience as an Accountant 1 or two years of accounting experience.
Valid driver's license from the state of residence.

Responsibilities

Compile and verify figures for financial, statistical, and budget reports, including balance sheets, income statements, annual reports, budget reports, and pension reports.
Prepare journal entries to record information in the general ledger.
Reconcile general ledger and budget accounts to detail records and make necessary correcting entries.
Prepare TVA monthly financial reports and monthly reports of TVA insulation loan accounts.
Prepare annual reports for TVA, financial information for AGA, pension computations, actuary reports, and other reports.
Develop and implement more complex procedures for new accounting or budgeting applications.
Consult with various areas to solve problems.
Maintain daily accounting detail information for entry to the general ledger and budget.
Maintain and control information related to pension payroll.
Prepare reports and special studies as required.
Perform other duties as directed.