Accountant

Trinity River Authority of Texas; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Trinity River Authority of Texas is seeking a Controller to oversee accounting operations, monitor funds, and ensure expenditure controls are maintained in compliance with statewide rules and GAAP.

Responsibilities include reviewing records, managing fixed assets, preparing monthly closures, and coordinating with internal and external agencies. A Bachelor's degree in accounting is required, with preference for progressive accounting experience and a Texas driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting is required.
• No prior experience required; two years of progressive accounting and finance experience preferred.
• Valid Texas driver's license is required.

Responsibilities

• Review accounting records and transactions to assure conformance to statutes, statewide fiscal rules and accounting system procedures, policies and procedures, and generally accepted accounting principles.
• Maintain and review fixed assets, inventory audits and reconciliations to the General Ledger. Verifies the existence and proper identification of assets at the plant sites.
• Review financial system revenues and expenditures for proper classification and analyze transactions to resolve problems. Propose corrections and adjustments as needed.
• Reconcile bond funds sources and uses of funds and GL to Activities and prepares monthly Bond Status Report.
• Prepare accurate and timely financial reports including fund and grant reporting.
• Review, balance and prepare monthly General Ledger closures.
• Review budget to actual and take necessary action for budget amendments.
• Corresponds with representatives from internal departments, local, regional, state, and federal agencies regarding matters involving status of projects, funding, reporting, and requirements.
• Determines proper capitalization on completed construction projects. Assists in year-end construction accounting journal entries.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as needed by the Chief Financial Officer.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Math calculations

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

Office machines

Job description

ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES

• Chief Financial Officer
• Controller
• Manager, Accounting
• Manager, Assistant, Accounting
• Manager, Cash & Capital Project Financing
• Accountant, Senior

POSITION SUMMARY

This position is responsible to the Controller for monitoring accounts and proper expenditure of funds to ensure that the controls in place are maintained.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Review accounting records and transactions to assure conformance to statues, statewide fiscal rules and accounting system procedures, policies and procedures, and generally accepted accounting principles.
2. Maintain and review fixed assets, inventory audits and reconciliations to the General Ledger. Verifies the existence and proper identification of assets at the plant sites.
3. Review financial system revenues and expenditures for proper classification and analyze transactions to resolve problems. Propose corrections and adjustments as needed.
4. Reconcile bond funds sources and uses of funds and GL to Activities and prepares monthly Bond Status Report.
5. Prepare accurate and timely financial reports including fund and grant reporting.
6. Review, balance and prepare monthly General Ledger closures.
7. Review budget to actual and take necessary action for budget amendments.
8. Corresponds with representatives from internal departments, local, regional, state, and federal agencies regarding matters involving status of projects, funding, reporting, and requirements.
9. Determines proper capitalization on completed construction projects. Assists in year-end construction accounting journal entries.
10. Perform related duties and responsibilities as needed by the Chief Financial Officer.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position does not regularly provide work leadership or full personnel management to any employees.

FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

Accounting for $2.1 billion in assets, $1.6 billion in liabilities, $200 million in revenues, and $175 million in expenses.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree in accounting.

EXPERIENCE

No prior experience necessary. Two years of progressive accounting and finance experience at the professional level preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Valid Texas Driver's license.

KNOWLEDGE

None

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Ability to use independent thought and judgement with regard to repetitive and detailed work. Must be able to perform mathematical calculations in order to analyze and interpret financial data. Individuals must be able to communicate effectively with others.

GUIDANCE RECEIVED

Receives general direction about results to be attained. Typically receives general direction about assignments and work results to be attained. Requires judgment to determine which methods apply and what data/information should be considered. Position must think through how issues can be addressed within existing policies and procedures and may assist others with more complex work methods and problems.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This position requires minimal physical exertion with daily lifting requirements generally under 10 pounds. Activities may include carrying office materials, pulling and pushing file drawers and organizing paperwork.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Duties are almost always carried out in an office environment.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

Office machines, including computer, calculator, adding machine, copy machine, microfilm reader, and scanner.