Posted on Aug 30, 2022
As the Utilities Capital Project Accountant in the Finance and Administrations Division of the Department of Utilities, you will be joining a highly dynamic and results oriented Finance team. The goal of the accounting team is to ensure the financial integrity of the department for our utility customers. You will be a key resource providing supporting responsibilities for year-end audits, fiscal year budgets, ten-year cash flow projections, capital improvement program, and rate modelling.
Utilities Capital Project Accountant
Utilities
Hiring Range: $68,123 - $91,965
Deadline: 11:59 p.m. November 20, 2022
 
Who We Are
Using state-of-the-art technology, Chesterfield County Department of Utilities delivers the highest quality water and wastewater services to over 117,000 customers. We pride ourselves in being financially sound, being one of only a handful of water and wastewater utilities nationwide to have achieved AAA ratings on its revenue bonds from each of the three top ratings services.

What You Do and How You Do It
As the Utilities Capital Project Accountant in the Finance and Administrations Division of the Department of Utilities, you will be joining a highly dynamic and results oriented Finance team. The goal of the accounting team is to ensure the financial integrity of the department for our utility customers. You will be a key resource providing supporting responsibilities for year-end audits, fiscal year budgets, ten-year cash flow projections, capital improvement program, and rate modelling. Under general supervision, by maintaining a complex system of accounts, records, and creating and maintaining work papers in this position you will:
• Compile yearly financial schedules to support the County’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR).
• Prepare year-end audit tasks and journal entry requests.
• Reconcile general ledger to subledger systems.
• Request year-end accruals for revenues and expenses.
• Prepare requests to receive State or Federal awards or revenue bond proceeds.
• Respond to internal and/or external financial inquiries.
• Compile and monitor a ten-year capital improvement project cash flow.
• Create and monitor capital improvement project fiscal year budgets.
• Process and track capital improvement project invoices and escrow balances.
• Prepare schedules and comments for rating agencies.
• Record and monitor Utilities’ fixed assets (additions, disposals, transfers, depreciation).
• Track and monitor fixed assets and capital improvement projects in the rate model.
• Perform complex financial research using GASB, Municode, and Utilities’ revenue bond covenants and contracts.
• Analyze, review, and resolve financial issues to ensure accurate data and documentation.
• Analyze and review financial data recognizing change and if there are any deficiencies recommend remedies.
• Create reports and formulate recommendations pertaining to the department’s financial stability.
• Perform other work as required.

Here’s What You Need
Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field; minimum of four years of increasingly responsible accounting and budgeting experience; including one year of working with revenue requirements and cost recovery programs; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.  Experience in analyzing and interpreting authoritative literature such as federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations. Proficient with compiling, analyzing, and verifying financial accounts, records, and reports. Advanced skills in Microsoft Office applications.

The successful candidate will be detailed oriented, can develop, and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers and have the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Pre-employment drug testing, FBI criminal background check and education/degree verification required.

The salary range for this position is $68,123 - $91,965. Salary offered will be based on qualifications and experience.

What's In It For You
If you are passionate about making a difference in the community, join our team. We offer a competitive compensation and benefit package, including the Virginia Retirement System. We work hard to achieve our mission, but we also value work-life balance through paid-time off, flexible work schedules, and remote work opportunities. We support professional development through career development plans, tuition reimbursement program, our award-winning Learning and Performance Center programs, and opportunities for advancement within the organization. For more information, please visit Chesterfield County Department of UtilitiesThis position is part of an approved Career Development Plan (CDP) and offers career progression opportunities and salary incentives, as funding permits, based on performance, qualifications, and experience.

We Would Love to Talk with You
Click the link: Utilities Capital Project Accountant to submit an application. Position open until Sunday, June 26, 2022. A Chesterfield County application is required and must be submitted online by deadline. Visit chesterfield.gov/careers to view instructions and to complete and submit an application. (804) 748-1551.
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