Colorado River Municipal Water District Hiring for Senior Accountant at Big Spring, TX Full Time

Colorado River Municipal Water District

Senior Accountant

Reports to: 

Manager of Financial Services  

Supervises: 

N/A  

Position Summary: 

Primary responsibilities would include performing general accounting close functions for multiple sets of financials such as input and journal entry preparation, account and balance reconciliation and analysis.  Performing account receivable billing of water supply including rural and industrial users.   Maintain the fixed assets system along with depreciation schedule reporting. 

Essential Functions: 

1. Ability to prepare financial statements including posting journal entries and generating internal business reports. Reconcile and analysis of balance sheets and income statements.
2. Ability to oversee all district bank accounts including reconciling bank statements; preparing bank deposits and transfers.
3. Maintain accounts receivable billing information of water sold including invoicing and reporting of water consumption and past due accounts.
4. Maintain billing for lake lots, dock permits, water removal, grass lease, pipeline agreements and the loading rack.
5. Maintain the fixed asset system including depreciation and disposing asset schedules.
6. Assist with the district’s investment monthly and quarterly reporting.
7. Assist with debt service reporting requirement along with semi-annual payment.
8. Working closely with the Manager of Financial Services and General Manager.
9. Documenting and evaluating current procedures.
10. Investigate errors and initiate recommendations for resolution
11. Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing
12. Excellent computer and organizational skills
13. Ability to work as a member of a team in a team environment
14. Assist as back up support to accounts payable as needed.

Knowledge Required: 

Work requires a comprehensive, practical knowledge of accounting with use of analytical judgment and decision-making abilities appropriate to the work environment of the organization. Independent judgment required in decision making. An overall understanding of the District’s operation to assist with the maintenance of the district’s financial records, accounting systems and processes necessary to manage the district’s business.

Coordination and Communication: 

Activities of the District require continual communication and coordination.  Communication and coordination may include Board members, managers, District staff, customers, landowners, consultants, vendors and the general public.  If unusual or emergency situations arise, the appropriate person(s) should be notified as soon as possible.

Education, Training, and Knowledge: 

Bachelor’s degree in accounting preferred.  Minimum three to five years of experience in a related field, understanding of governmental methods of accounting a plus.

Skilled in the operation of personal computers with proficiency in software applications including Microsoft Office, Word and Excel

Certification or License: 

Valid Class C Texas Drivers License.

Equipment Used: 

Personal computer, accounting system, communications equipment, automobile 

Physical / Mental Demands: 

Requires the ability to read, write, reason, and communicate at such a level that Board and management decisions can be made accurately and timely.  Requires the necessary analytical and speaking skills to make presentations and communicate with the District’s customers and general public.  May require exerting up to 10 lbs. occasionally or negligible weights frequently; sitting most of the time.  Position at times can be a high stress environment.  Requires some travel, training and overnight stays.

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