Financial Reporting Specialist

Responsible for preparing journal entries, reconciliations, variance analysis, and detailed monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements to support the financial decision-making process at JEA. The financial statements are utilized internally by JEA’s CFO, CEO, and Board of Directors, and externally by lending institutions, bond rating agencies, bondholders, members of local government, and the community. Ensures the efficient and effective application of financial accounting and reporting practices to provide relevant continuous information about the financial operations of JEA. Interacts with various areas of the organization and with external auditors. Prepare monthly, quarterly and year-end financial statements and related schedules for the entity(ies) assigned, including the financial analysis of the related accounts.Prepare and/or coordinate the preparation of footnote disclosures, schedules, and related support for the year-end audit.Assist with the coordination of the year-end audit with the internal and external auditors.Compile month-end journal entries along with related wires and invoices. Ensure that transactions are properly supported and classified in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).Prepare the reconciliation of various accounts and serve as the financial reporting liaison to other departments completing journal entries and/or related account reconciliations.Assist with month-end closing process, including consolidation of the entities into the combined financial statements.Assist with the preparation of Management’s Discussion and Analysis (MD&A) section of quarterly and year-end financial statements.Prepare and file annual reports and surveys with regulatory agencies and benchmarking groups.Coordinate and participate in the testing of new patches/upgrades for Oracle and its related systems.Assist in setting up new account numbers and maintaining the General Ledger Chart of Accounts.Assist with maintaining and strengthening the integrity of the financial reporting process and internal controls over financial reporting.Provide guidance to various departments on the implementation of accounting guidelines and/or policies.Provide research, evaluation and implementation of new accounting pronouncements to ensure GAAP and GASB compliance. Experience working with GASB codification a plus.Provide research of accounting issues related to complex and non-standard transactions.Perform special projects as necessary pertaining to financial reporting and accounting matters.Position prepares financial statements, in compliance with Governmental Accountant Standards Board (GASB) and regulatory pronouncements, prepares analyses and reports to be utilized in the financial decision-making process at JEA that are considered by the CFO, CEO, JEA Board, lending institutions, bond rating agencies, bondholders and the community. Interacts with various areas of the organization and with external auditors. QualificationsEducation: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. CPA license required prior to appointment and must remain active during employment in this positionANDExperience: Five (5) years of accounting and reporting experience. Public Accounting and/or municipal utility experience is preferredORAn equivalent combination of education, experience and/or training. LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS/REGISTRATIONS: PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS SittingUp to 8 hours per dayLiftingUp to 2 hours per dayWalkingUp to 5 hours per dayUp to 50 max. pounds **StandingUp to 3 hours per dayPushingUp to 1 hour per dayBendingUp to 3 hours per dayUp to 50 max. pounds**SquattingUp to 2 hours per dayPullingUp to 1 hour per dayStoopingUp to 2 hours per dayUp to 50 max. pounds**ReachingUp to 2 hours per dayClimbingUp to 1 hour per dayBalancingUp to 1 hour per day StairsUp to 1 hour per dayTwistingUp to 1 hour per day LadderUp to 1 hour per dayCrawlingWill not generally apply EquipmentWill not generally applyKneelingWill not generally applyOutdoorsWill not generally applyUnusual hearing or vision demands:Normal field of vision; good depth perception.Other physical demands or notes:Must be able to perform duties at elevated heights; access tanks, climb stairs etc. Must be able to work in confined space as required. Normal sense of hearing and smell; good manual dexterity; normal range of motion; normal sense of balance. Perform work under noisy, dirty, high humidity, hot and cold conditions.**JEA employees should not attempt to lift, pull or push any load in excess of 50 lbs., without assistance. Care should always be taken when lifting, pushing or pulling in an awkward position.