Accountant II

2 weeks ago

Birmingham, United States Birmingham Waters Works Full time

Job Information

Job Title: Accountant II

Department: Accounting

Reporting Relationship: Supervisor-General Ledger

FLSA Status: Exempt

Grade: I

General Responsibilities

Under general supervision, applies accounting principles to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports by performing the following duties. These duties include but are not limited to properly analyzing and recording the company s assets-capital and non-capital, its inventory and related liabilities, and the appropriate recording of cash, accounts receivable, investments, debt, and cost of capital. Responsible for training and reviewing other Accountants work and providing guidance on daily activities.

Essential Job Functions
  • Compiles and analyzes financial information to prepare journal entries to the general ledger to completely document business transactions as well as prepare related reconciliations
  • Analyzes financial information detailing assets, liabilities, and capital
  • to assist in preparing the balance sheet, income statement, and other reports to summarize and interpret current and projected company financial position for other managers
  • Review and prepare bank reconciliations
  • Prepare financial and other monthly reports for executive management
  • Record transactions related to investments to include purchases, sales, interest accruals and payments, premiums, and discounts
  • Track and report monthly progress on The Board's spend regarding the HUBE report
  • Capitalize fixed assets and capital projects as needed
  • Assign proper general ledger accounts to project cost line items Review individual project cost statements and submit them for invoicing or payment
  • Participates in the rotation of the month-end close-out process
  • Support the annual audit process by providing the requested supporting documentation needed
  • Record transactions related to long-term debt to include issues, refunding, interest accruals, premiums and discounts, principal and interest payments, bond issue costs, and gains and losses
  • Prepare and process Unclaimed Property in accordance with state requirements
  • Works with accounts payable in the authorization and approval of vendor payment by conducting a check and review process of the invoices received
  • Perform inventory accounting functions of equipment and chemicals This requires daily, weekly and monthly routines to ensure the accuracy of reported data for payment
  • Identifies and resolves problems and inconsistencies and suggests appropriate corrective procedures
  • Provide backup support to the accounts payable function as needed
  • Prepare journal entries and process travel authorizations for employees and vendors Review expense report calculations for accuracy
  • Serve as the lead for Pension and OPEB plans, Workers' Compensation, and SOC audits
  • May be required to work past normal/regular hours to meet departmental deadlines
  • Perform all work safely in accordance with established safety policies and procedures Comply with all safety and health standards and guidelines issued by management
  • Perform other duties as assigned
Education

Bachelor s Degree in accounting required.

Experience

Four (4) years of experience in accounting or finance department setting required. Analytical skills, general ledger journal entries, reconciliations, and budget line items experience required. Experience SAP or other ERP system, payroll, cash, accounts receivable Unclaimed Property, Investments, and Long-Term Debt preferred. Experience with fixed assets using project costs is strongly preferred.

Benefits
  • Health, Dental and Vision Coverage: The Birmingham Water Works Board (BWWB) offers full-time employees a comprehensive health care package, which includes a medical, dental and vision plan through Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS).
  • Retirement Plan: The BWWB provides a defined benefit pension plan. Participation is mandatory, and employees con tribute a percentage of their gross biweekly income. The retirement income you will receive from the plan will be determined by a formula based on your years of service and final average earnings. It is important to note that any Social Security Benefits to which you become entitled are in addition to your retirement income from the plan.
  • Higher education assistance: The BWWB supports the continuous development of its employees through its Education and Assis tance Program. The program allows eligible full-time employees to enroll in accredited degree programs or credit hour courses ac universities, colleges, community colleges, technical and trades schools and receive financial assistance for tuition, required fees and books. To receive reimbursement under this program, regular full-time employees must have successfully completed their 180-day introductory period when the course is submitted for pre-approval.
Supervision

None

Physical Demands
  • Ability to stand, walk or sit for extended periods of time
  • Reaching by extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction
  • Finger dexterity required to manipulate objects with fingers rather than with whole hand(s) or arm(s), for example, using a keyboard
  • Communication skills using the spoken word
  • Ability to see within normal parameters
  • Ability to hear within normal range
  • Ability to move about
Work Environment

Moderate Noise (Business Office)


Nearest Major Market: Birmingham

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