Job Description – Accounting Specialist
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WAVERLY UTILITIES
JOB DESCRIPTION
Title: Accounting Specialist
Salary Range: Grade 39 – Min $45,253; Mid $53,239; Max $61,224
FLSA Status: Salary, Exempt
Reports To: Director, Finance
Summary: Performs general accounting activities including the preparation, maintenance and reconciliation of ledger accounts and financial statements. Provides support to the Director, Finance.
Responsibilities:
· Ensure adherence to all financial policies of Waverly Utilities
· Assist in development of annual budget
· Maintain utility capital improvement records and calculate reimbursement resolution
· Prepare monthly account reconciliations and journal entries
· Prepare financial statements and other reports
· Conduct internal auditing as scheduled
· Review accounts receivable for timeliness of payment
· Manage payroll processing
· Calculate and post receipts to appropriate general ledger accounts
· Update wide variety of accounting and energy schedules as needed
· File appropriate payroll taxes with government agencies
· Assist with other regulatory compliance filings
· Assist in annual audit preparations
· Perform other duties as assigned
Required Skills, Knowledge, and Competencies:
· Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance OR Associate’s degree in accounting with at least 5 years’ experience in an accounting capacity
· Proficient in Excel
· Knowledge of collections processes and procedures a plus
· Project management skills a plus
· A comprehensive knowledge of principles of accounting and auditing
· Ability to adjust to multiple, shifting priorities and changes
· Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate good judgment
· Ability to independently resolve problems, research information, create solutions and make decisions based on facts and sound judgment.
· Ability to keep others informed of changes; communicate relevant topics in a timely manner.
· Ability to interpret directives and initiate appropriate actions to implement changes.
· Ability to seek input from others in problem solving and decision making; understanding how and where to get answers to questions.
· Ability to work independently and as part of a team; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
· Ability to work flexible hours including nights and weekends as required.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this job classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of people assigned to this job classification.
10/18/2017