Utilities Operating Accountant

Posted on Oct 11, 2022
Chesterfield County’s Utilities Department is seeking a Utilities Operating Accountant to perform work of considerable difficulty in ensuring all the financial transactions of the Utilities Department are properly accounted for and recorded in the County’s general ledger system.  

 
 
Hiring Range: $58,429 - $78,878
Deadline: 11:59 p.m. October 16, 2022
 
 
Chesterfield County’s Utilities Department is seeking a Utilities Operating Accountant to perform work of considerable difficulty in ensuring all the financial transactions of the Utilities Department are properly accounted for and recorded in the County’s general ledger system.  

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.
  • Support payroll liaisons and serve as backup for bi-weekly timecards.
  • Coordinate and prepare Utilities operating budget and revenue projections.
  • Respond to internal and/or external financial inquiries.
  • Prepare schedules and comments for rating agencies.
  • 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. 
This 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.
Successful candidate will possess a bachelor's degree in accounting or related field; minimum of three years' of increasingly responsible accounting and budgeting experience; 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. 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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