Senior Accountant
Clay County Utility Authority•Main Office, CA
•$73,123 - $119,255•Onsite
About The Position
The Senior Accountant will assist the Chief Financial Officer “CFO” in managing the financial records and accounting functions of Clay County Utility Authority.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- Expert proficiency in Microsoft Excel; basic proficiency with Microsoft Word and Outlook required.
- Knowledge of GAAP and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) principles.
- Provide high level of service to targeted customer base.
- Respond promptly and accurately to internal and external requests for information.
- Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with all levels of the organization; collaborate and work with individuals containing a variety of knowledge levels and expertise.
- Work productively on a team and independently.
- Effective verbal and written communication.
- Able to use correct language and grammar in a professional, diplomatic, and tactful manner.
- Public speaking and presentation skills.
- Ability to effectively communicate complex subjects to variety of stakeholders.
- Strong organization and time management skills.
- Able to work independently with minimal supervision; plan, prioritize, and organize work, meetings, and projects in order to meet deadlines.
- Strong analytical problem solving, decision-making skills, data analysis, creative problem solving and planning skills.
- Ability to think through complex accounting and financial transactions and the consequences of the transactions to the organization.
Nice To Haves
- Minimum of five years of progressive responsibility in an accounting department or division, preferred.
- Experience with a governmental entity and/or utility, preferred.
- Knowledge of Workday, SpryCIS and Laserfiche preferred.
Responsibilities
- Prepare accurate and timely financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
- Assist with the preparation of annual budgets.
- Ensure compliance with accounting principles and standards (GAAP, GASB, etc.)
- Oversee account reconciliations pertaining to banking, investments, and other accounts as directed.
- Reconcile general ledger accounts and ensure all financial transactions are recorded correctly.
- Perform trend analysis and monitoring of income statement accounts.
- Support the month-end and year-end closing processes.
- Monitor work results of direct subordinates; provide support to accounts payable, cash receipt and billing staff to ensure proper handling and accounting of utility financial transactions.
- Assist with recording fixed asset additions, disposals, and related transactions; reconcile fixed asset amounts to related balance sheet accounts.
- Assist with CCUA’s annual audit; prepare and provide workpapers and schedules requested by the auditor.
- Assist CFO with tasks and projects as directed.
Benefits
- 13 paid holidays
- Exceptional annual leave benefit to be used for vacation, personal and sick time.
- Three comprehensive medical plans offered as options for you and your dependents–including two plans with 100% paid coverage for the employee.
- HSA
- Flexible spending accounts
- Tuition reimbursement
- Life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment, short-term and long-term disability
- Participation in the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan on day one of employment.
- Variety of investment options to help them achieve their retirement goals.
- Supplemental insurance – Accident, Hospital Indemnity, and Critical Illness
- Access to the Healthy Lifestyles Wellness program
- Membership allowance for the fitness center of your choice.
- Annual flu shots
- Biometric screenings
- Health risk assessments
- Periodic access to an on-site mobile mammography unit.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
