Accountant

Trinity River Authority of Texas•Arlington, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible to the Controller for monitoring accounts and proper expenditure of funds to ensure that the controls in place are maintained. The role involves reviewing accounting records and transactions to assure conformance to statutes, statewide fiscal rules, accounting system procedures, policies, and generally accepted accounting principles. It also includes maintaining and reviewing fixed assets, inventory audits, and reconciliations to the General Ledger, verifying the existence and proper identification of assets. The Accountant will review financial system revenues and expenditures for proper classification, analyze transactions to resolve problems, and propose corrections. Responsibilities extend to reconciling bond funds, preparing monthly Bond Status Reports, and preparing accurate and timely financial reports including fund and grant reporting. The role also involves reviewing, balancing, and preparing monthly General Ledger closures, reviewing budget to actual performance, and taking necessary action for budget amendments. Communication with internal departments and external agencies regarding project status, funding, reporting, and requirements is essential. The Accountant will determine proper capitalization on completed construction projects, assist with year-end construction accounting journal entries, and perform related duties as needed by the Chief Financial Officer.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting.
Ability to use independent thought and judgement with regard to repetitive and detailed work.
Must be able to perform mathematical calculations in order to analyze and interpret financial data.
Individuals must be able to communicate effectively with others.
Valid Texas Driver's license.

Nice To Haves

Two years of progressive accounting and finance experience at the professional level preferred.

Responsibilities

Review accounting records and transactions to assure conformance to statutes, statewide fiscal rules and accounting system procedures, policies and procedures, and generally accepted accounting principles.
Maintain and review fixed assets, inventory audits and reconciliations to the General Ledger. Verifies the existence and proper identification of assets at the plant sites.
Review financial system revenues and expenditures for proper classification and analyze transactions to resolve problems. Propose corrections and adjustments as needed.
Reconcile bond funds sources and uses of funds and GL to Activities and prepares monthly Bond Status Report.
Prepare accurate and timely financial reports including fund and grant reporting.
Review, balance and prepare monthly General Ledger closures.
Review budget to actual and take necessary action for budget amendments.
Corresponds with representatives from internal departments, local, regional, state, and federal agencies regarding matters involving status of projects, funding, reporting, and requirements.
Determines proper capitalization on completed construction projects. Assists in year-end construction accounting journal entries.
Perform related duties and responsibilities as needed by the Chief Financial Officer.