Accountant

Ocean-County-Utilities-Authority; Berkeley Township (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Ocean County Utilities Authority is hiring an Accountant in Bayville, NJ. The position reports to the Accounting Supervisor and focuses on supporting financial operations, including billing, receivables, payables, payroll processing as needed, and investment reporting.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and at least five years of accounting experience. Required are strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with proficiency in SAP, EDMS, and Microsoft

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and at least five years of accounting experience.
• Public agency experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, SAP, EDMS, and accounting software."
• New Jersey driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of professional accounting functions to support the Authority’s financial operations.
• Manage billing, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll processing as needed, investment reporting, and GAAP/GASB compliance.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing, journal entries, general ledger reconciliations, and fixed assets ledgers.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

EDMS

Job description

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Accountant

G A MANAGEMENT & BUDGET Bayville, NJ, US 1 Attachments

Salary Range: $70,000.00 To $80,000.00 Annually

Accountant

Under the supervision of the Accounting Supervisor, the Accountant is responsible for performing a variety of professional accounting functions to support the Authority’s financial operations. Responsibilities include managing billing, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll processing as needed, investment reporting, and maintaining accurate financial records in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), applicable Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) requirements, and federal and State regulations. The position also ensures compliance with established internal controls and assists with month-end and year-end closing procedures, journal entries, general ledger reconciliations, and the maintenance of computerized general and fixed asset ledgers.

Additional responsibilities include preparing invoices, monitoring outstanding accounts and collections, preparing quarterly sales tax filings and annual Forms 1099, coordinating documentation for external audits, and processing quarterly NJEIT reimbursement requests. The Accountant also performs monthly SAP closing activities related to maintenance and capital projects, including depreciation, and provides investment valuation reports to the Accounting Supervisor. The position further assists with annual budget preparation, rate hearing proceedings, union negotiation reporting, and other financial reporting requirements as needed.

Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and a minimum of five years of accounting experience. Experience in a public agency is preferred. The ideal candidate will have a thorough understanding of GAAP and GASB accounting standards, public financial management principles, and strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, SAP, Electronic Document Management Systems (EDMS), and computerized accounting software is required. A valid New Jersey driver’s license is also required.