Accounting Analyst

Position Summary

This position is responsible for the performance of activities expected of an accounting professional to support the accounting and analysis of financial and operational data for timely and accurate reporting of information, including financial statements, to internal and external stakeholders, consistent with applicable District policies/standards and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). This position analyzes and reconciles various general ledger accounts, including, but not limited to, cash, receivables, materials/supplies, prepayments, liabilities, debt service, utility plant/fixed & leased assets, regulatory accounts, and revenues/expenses.

This position works collaboratively with others in the financial support services business unit and across the District to satisfactorily complete job responsibilities and, as requested, actively participates in District teams/projects.

Fixed Assets - Perform detailed analysis of both owned and leased capital projects resulting in the creation and retirement of depreciable fixed assets by level of service along with the closing of orders and networks on a timely basis.   

Miscellaneous Billing - Invoicing of participation and miscellaneous bills, including, but not limited to, work for others, mutual aid, system impact study deposits, lot leases, pole attachments and irrigation in SAP’s Sales and Distribution (SD) module. Accurately and timely record, analyze, and report related financial transactions. Ensure updated SD procedures are readily available and timely communicated to users. Ensure reports are updated, shared and related follow-up activities are completed for the timely collection of miscellaneous accounts receivable balances.

Education, Training and Experience

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related business degree. An accounting degree is highly preferred. 

OR

Associate degree in accounting or business administration and four years of accounting or related experience.

OR

High school/GED and ten years of accounting or related experience.

Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office applications.
Demonstrated knowledge of accounting policies, internal controls, and generally accepted accounting principles.

Knowledge of and experience working with SAP and/or similar accounting software systems.

Effective analytical, problem solving, communication (oral and written), organizational, human relations and customer service skills.

Licenses and/or Certifications

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) designations preferred.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Provide accounting support for the accurate and timely recording, analysis and reporting of revenues, expenses, assets, liabilities, deferred outflows and deferred inflows for month-end and year-end accounting close cycles, including the preparation of journal entries and the review and development of related internal and external information for financial statements, schedules, note disclosures, and regulatory reports and filings. Interact directly with internal and external auditors. Maintain compliance with internal controls, policies, and procedures. Participate in special projects and process improvement initiatives as assigned.

Collect and analyze a variety of complex financial and operational data to perform assigned processes including reconciling general ledger and subsidiary ledger accounts to supporting documentation, analyze financial data and prepare accounting entries, and prepare and review related reports. Select methods and techniques to analyze data to identify issues which require further review and action.

Participate in special projects, as assigned. Projects may include, but are not limited to, corporate benchmarking surveys, testing system upgrades or enhancements, conducting financial analysis, and developing ad hoc reports, and other process improvement initiatives.

Provide timely and accurate assistance to internal customers, including, but not limited to, interpretation of accounting policies and account codes.

Prepare presentations, statistical reports, schedules, and other information on operating results for management and other stakeholders, as requested. Consult with others across the District, as necessary, on technical accounting or system-related matters.

Stay current with new or proposed local, state, federal rules and regulations, and internal and external financial reporting requirements. Use broad understanding of accounting and GAAP practices to resolve a wide range of complex issues.

May provide training to others, as needed.

Crosstrain on certain other duties/responsibilities of the Accounting Team to provide back-up and support, as needed.

Accountable for other duties as assigned.

Core Competencies