Financial and Budgeting Accountant

Owensboro Municipal Utilities•Owensboro, KY

2d•$36 - $45•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general direction of the Manager of Planning, this role applies principles of accounting to analyze past and present financial performance, estimates future revenues and expenditures to prepare the annual budget, and performs other financial, accounting, and reporting functions. This position requires a high level of judgment, analytic ability, and creativity, such as investigating moderately complex problems or situations, analyzing information, and recommending solutions.

Requirements

Broad knowledge of such fields as accounting, marketing, business administration, finance, etc.
Equivalent to a four year college degree, plus 3 years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and policy/procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of known variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram formats.
Valid Driver's License.
Advanced knowledge in Accounting and Spreadsheet software.
Basic knowledge in 10-Key, Presentation/PowerPoint, and Word Processing/Typing.
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or related field of study required.
Strong organizational, analytical and communications skills needed.
Comprehensive knowledge of accounting principles and budgeting methods.
Strong computer skills needed.
Minimum of two years' experience in accounting or closely related field or any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Nice To Haves

Not indicated.

Responsibilities

Collects and analyzes financial and accounting information about present and past financial performance, trends, estimated and actual revenues and costs, and other financial commitments and obligations in order to project and monitor revenues and expenses.
Coordinates a participatory budget development process, and analyzes and compiles all budget information that results in the utility's annual operating and capital budgets.
Assists in developing detailed budget projections for specific areas or departments.
Compares and analyzes actual financial performance versus budget on an ongoing basis.
Works with management and other personnel to interpret budget versus actual financial performance.
Recommends and assists with development and implementation of cost control measures.
Responsible for maintaining financial reporting tools for accuracy and completeness of financial statements and management reports.
Researches and prepares routine and recurring financial reports and analysis as requested.
Responsible for budgeting software administration and maintenance.
Prepares and presents quarterly financial updates to the board, as well as managers and supervisors.
Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.