Accountant

OUC–The Reliable One•Orlando, FL

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

OUC - The Reliable One is seeking an Accountant to join the Financial & Support Services division. This role involves managing essential parts of the month-end close process, including pre-close activities and the first five days of the cycle, while maintaining accurate CAPEX and fixed-asset records. The Accountant will prepare reconciliations, research variances, manage work orders, and support ad-hoc projects. This position requires collaboration with various departments such as Budget, HR, Benefits, Customer Service, and Operations. The ideal candidate is a proactive communicator, enjoys problem-solving, process improvement, and delivering reliable financial insights. OUC offers a stable organization with a strong culture and healthy work-life balance, a hybrid schedule with in-office collaboration on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and a flexible third day each week. OUC is an industry leader and the second largest municipal utility in Florida, committed to innovation, sustainability, and community.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.
3+ years of accounting experience in a mid-size organization (500-1,000+ employees).
Strong financial acumen with sharp attention to detail.
Strong problem-solving skills.
Hands-on experience in general ledger reconciliations, journal entries, and fixed assets.
Advanced Excel skills.
Experience with enterprise accounting systems.
Strong communicator with excellent stakeholder management skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams.
Analytical mindset with the ability to investigate variances and identify root causes.
Self-motivated and able to work independently with consistent follow-through.
Project management and organizational skills to manage deadlines and priorities.
Working knowledge of General Accounting.
Basic understanding of regulatory accounting practices.
Understanding of Accounting Department Procedures.
Experience in preparing complex reconciliations.
Experience in preparing journal entries.
Experience in preparing spreadsheets.
Familiarity with software applications related to accounting.
Knowledge of related industry, organizational and departmental policies, practices, and procedures.
Knowledge of legal guidelines, ordinances, and laws.
Willingness to learn, takes ownership and accountability for work product.
Flexibility in changing work environments and capability of multi-tasking.
Ability to make arithmetic computations using whole numbers, fractions and decimals, rates, ratios, and percentages.
Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) and standard office equipment (telephone, computer, copier, etc.).
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application.

Nice To Haves

CPA or MBA preferred.
Government or public accounting experience preferred.
Familiarity with JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Fixed Assets or Lease Management and Hubble is a plus.

Responsibilities

Manage essential parts of the month-end close, including pre-close activities and the first five days of the cycle.
Maintain accurate CAPEX and fixed-asset records.
Prepare reconciliations.
Research variances.
Manage work orders.
Support ad-hoc projects.
Collaborate closely with Budget, HR, Benefits, Customer Service, and Operations.
Reconcile general ledger accounts to various subsystems.
Review and analyze system reports & spreadsheets and verify detailed data.
Research account variances to identify the reason for variance and properly document explanations.
Prepare journal entries.
Recognize and report the financial impact of issues as they occur.
Develop solutions to systemic and non-systemic problems.
Review transactional data for policy compliance.
Develop efficient business processes.
Follow through on assignments and communicate status.
Create area-specific system reports.
Compose written communication to document accounting policy/treatment.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive compensation
Low-cost medical, dental, and vision benefits
Paid life insurance premiums with no probationary period.
OUC’s Hybrid Retirement Program includes a fully-funded cash balance account, defined contribution with employer matching along with a health reimbursement account.
Generous paid vacation, holidays, and sick time.
Paid parental leave.
Educational Assistance Program, to include tuition reimbursement, paid memberships in professional associations, paid conference and training opportunities.
Wellness incentives and free access to all on-site OUC fitness facilities.
Access to family-oriented recreational areas.
Paid Conference and Training Opportunities.