Accountant 4

Memphis Light, Gas and Water • Memphis, TN

18h • Hybrid

About The Position

Accountant 4 performs advanced/diversified professional accounting duties. This role involves researching and resolving system problems related to posting from Accounts Payable, Payroll, MIS, and CAS to the general ledger. The Accountant 4 will act as a Project Leader on large assignments, which includes scheduling, assigning, and reviewing the work of lower-level Accountants. Additionally, this position involves developing and enhancing complex personal computer applications for departmental operations and technical analysis, such as downloading, forecasting, modeling, and sub-ledger design. Integration of mainframe accounting and control systems like position control, on-line budget, closing, and general ledger is also a key responsibility. The role includes verifying journal entries and invoices for reimbursable construction projects, overhead rates, and other items, as well as performing federal tax research related to tuition reimbursements, automobile allowance, employee benefits, FICA taxes, and other items. The Accountant 4 must stay informed about and ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulations, and be aware of new software applications. Preparation of various reports and special studies is also required. The position may involve other duties as directed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
• 5 years accounting experience with CPA or 8 years accounting experience.
• Must have a P2 rating for 2 consecutive years as a level III or a P1 rating in last year as a level III.
• Must have an occupationally significant combination of ability to concentrate for long periods; organizational ability; speed and accuracy in making numerical determinations; memory for detail; analytical skills; and ability to apply principles of accounting, statistics and fiscal management.
• Must have a valid driver's license from state of residence.

Responsibilities

• Research and resolve system problems such as posting from Accounts Payable, Payroll, MIS and CAS to general ledger.
• Act as Project Leader on large assignments by scheduling, assigning, reviewing/performing the work of lower-level Accountants as needed.
• Develop/enhance complex personal computer applications for departmental operations and technical analysis such as downloading, forecasting, modeling and sub-ledger design.
• Integrate mainframe accounting and control systems such as position control, on-line budget, closing and general ledger.
• Verify journal entries and invoices for reimbursable construction projects, overhead rates and other items.
• Perform federal tax research pertaining to tuition reimbursements, automobile allowance, employee benefits, FICA taxes and other items.
• Keep abreast of and ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards/regulations and the availability of new software applications.
• Prepare various reports and special studies as required.
• Perform other duties as directed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level