Accountant II

About the role

Under general supervision, the Accountant II is responsible for applying principles of accounting in performing special analyses and studies as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Making special analyses, studies, statistical reports, and comparisons of items, such as revenues, installation of meters, services and mains, operating and maintenance expenses.
• Prepare journal entries and review ledgers.
• Review and prepare statements on reimbursable jobs to be billed/refunded.
• Prepare reports, such as statistical report, sewer use fee, and insurance valuation.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and yearly financial reports.
• Write detailed accounting instructions and procedures.
• Discuss accounting problems with divisional supervisors and vice presidents.
• Assist accounting clerks in balancing ledgers or performing this work as required.
• Prepare costing analysis for appropriate cost allocations and pricing.
• Fulfill responsibilities common to all Supervisory, Professional, and Administrative positions as stated.
• Perform a variety of other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in accounting or finance with a minimum of twenty-four hours of college level Accounting courses.
• Minimum of 3 years of accounting work experience.
• Prior public sector experience (preferred).
• Pre-employment Background Check & Drug Screen Upon Hire.

Skills

• Proficiency with personal computers, tablets, and/or other electronic devices to include familiarity with, but not limited to, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word) and enterprise wide software (e.g., SAP). (Intermediate proficiency)
• Ability to learn new or upgraded computer software as required.
• Efficient written and verbal communication skills, in English, to assist internal and external customers, co-workers and management professionally, regardless of provocation.
• In contributing to the objectives of the District, this role is responsible for the initiation, cultivation, and maintenance of strong relationships of a business and professional nature. This position requires good communication skills and tact in order to maintain professional relationships with the following, but not limited to: Board of Directors, All levels of District, Internal and external customers, Federal, State, and local agencies, Community organizations and partners, Consultants, contractors and other third-party organizations that fall within the scope of this role, Professional, industry, trade, and civic associations.

Pay

$95,140 - $119,642

Schedule

Full-Time, M-F; 1st Shift. Hybrid flexible work arrangement may be eligible (in-office and work from home). Work is primarily performed in an office setting amid normal conditions of dust, odors, fumes, office lighting and noise.