Posted in Other 30+ days ago.
Location: New Braunfels, Texas
Job Title |
Senior Accountant - Accounts Payable |
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Requisition ID |
req675 |
Type of Employment |
Regular Full-Time Employee |
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Job Openings |
1 |
Compensation Range |
0.00 - 0.00 |
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Compensation Type |
Annual Salary |
The Texas Water Company is actively seeking talented, driven and highly-productive applicants for the position of Senior Accountant - Accounts Payable to join our dynamic team. We offer a challenging and rewarding work environment along with a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package.
JOB SUMMARY:
Under the general supervision of
Accounting and Finance management, the Senior Accountant's primary
responsibility is to complete payments, plus processing, verifying and
reconciling invoices. The Sr. Accountant is also responsible for day-to-day
management of all payment cycle activities in a timely and efficient manner. Performs
technical and administrative accounting work in maintaining the fiscal
financial records and systems of the Company. Performs routine clerical,
financial accounting, data processing, while processing purchasing, accounts
payable information, and processes inventory documents. Communicates with parent level accounting
department, vendors, benefits administrators, auditors and others to resolve
discrepancies or problems.
DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:
General Accounting
Analyzing complex financial reports and records
Making recommendations based on analysis and status of reserves, assets and expenditures
Maintains general ledger by transferring subsidiary accounts; preparing a trial balance; reconciling entries.
Reviewing journal entries of junior staff to ensure accuracy
Training and mentoring junior staff
Performing variance analyses and preparing account reconciliations
Assisting with financial audits
Documenting and monitoring internal controls in support of auditing team
Coordinating more complex accounting projects and initiatives with other members of the accounting and other departments
Participate in the development of policies and procedures, ensure compliance with established policies and procedures and make recommendations for changes and improvement
Accounts Payable
Review purchase requisitioning and purchase order system
Assist accounts payable invoices for expenditures into vendor files
Maintain master vendor list and related documentation for year-end IRS information forms
Maintains general ledger accounts by analyzing and reconciling accounts payable ledgers and accruals
Coordinating with vendors and engineering / operations staff to ensure the accrual is accurate
Prepare automated and manual checks, attach supporting documents for review by check signer and mail/distribute checks after signature
Reconcile general ledger to various expenditure reports
Corporate card administration
Tax
Assist with unclaimed property filings
Other
Duties
Responsible for providing information required by Auditors and SJW Accounting staff
Manage and supervise assigned operations to achieve goals within available resources
Perform other related accounting work as assigned
Occasional after hours and weekend duties may be required
REQUIRED SKILLS / ABILITIES:
Familiarity with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and Sarbanes-Oxley internal control compliance.
Advanced experience with analytical skills and reconciliations of accounts payable
Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
Ability to demonstrate strong organizational skills to prioritize workload and meet critical deadlines
Diversified experience with financial accounting systems, particularly JD Edwards Enterprise One, Bottomline Technologies, Insight, and Microsoft Excel and QuickBooks is highly desired.
Ability to preserve confidentiality.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
A bachelor's degree in accounting and/or
equivalent experience.
Four to seven years of professional accounting
experience
ENVIRONMENTAL
CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Works approximately 100% of time in
a controlled-temperature office requiring the ability to:
Sit for extended periods of time in front of a computer screen
Use finger dexterity and hand strength to perform simple grasping and fine manipulation
Use a telephone and operate a computer and other office equipment on a daily basis
Speak and hear in person and on the phone
See sufficiently to perform assignments
Intermittently twist to reach equipment or supplies
Frequently lift or carry boxes of files, equipment or records weighing up to 20 pounds and occasionally up to 40 pounds
EEO Statement
Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.
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