Accountant

Johnson County Special Utility District (TX); Joshua (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson County Special Utility District (TX) seeks an Accountant to support daily financial operations under the Finance Manager. The role includes reconciliations, payroll, journal entries, and financial reporting.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in Accounting with 2–3 years of accounting/finance experience (government experience preferred) and strong Excel skills. Incode 10 is a plus; good communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field; equivalent work experience.
• 2–3 years of accounting/finance experience; government experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Daily reconciliation of all cash transactions and bank accounts.
• Review AP invoices for budgetary alignment with monthly financial reporting.
• Process biweekly payroll and related duties.
• Monthly bank and petty cash reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly financial reports for Board meetings.
• Assist with annual regulatory reporting and audits.
• Support Utility Billing and participate in rate updates.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Time management

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Reconciliation skills

Excel proficiency

Reading financial statements

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

2-3 years accounting/finance experience

Tools

Incode 10 (ERP Pro 10)

Job description

SUMMARY

Under general supervision from the Finance Manager, this position will cover a broad area of accounting responsibilities. The ideal candidate will be a good steward by nature that takes pride and ownership of their work. Smooth operations and proper upkeep are a daily reflection of one’s abilities to meet management’s expectations for such a self-motivator.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Daily reconciliation of all cash transactions processed through the in-house accounting system and operating bank account.
• Assist in reviewing AP invoices weekly for knowledge of budgetary expenses as it relates to monthly financial reporting.
• Process biweekly payroll and other payroll functions as needed.
• Monthly bank reconciliation of the District’s operating bank account.
• Monthly reconciliation of petty cash.
• Monthly reconciliation of various Balance Sheet accounts and others as assigned.
• Monthly sewer, garbage, and other utility reporting for interlocal agreements. Serve as liaison between interlocals and the District, assisting with any reporting questions, and working with the Utility Billing Specialist on rate updates.
• Perform month-end close procedures.
• Process journal entries monthly in Incode 10 (ERP Pro 10) to include interest income, banking transfers, and other entries as needed.
• Prepare monthly financial reports, with assistance as needed from the Finance Manager, for monthly Board meetings.
• Prepare the Quarterly Investment Report per PFIA requirements.
• Annual Unclaimed Funds reporting to the State Comptroller and ongoing maintenance and reconciliation.
• Prepare annual Regulatory Assessment Fee reporting.
• Perform year-end audit tasks and adjusting entries in multiple areas as assigned.
• Perform integrity reporting functions as deemed necessary to monitor assigned areas for accuracy.
• Secondary approver for bank transfers.
• Assist with any Utility Billing account questions from staff as they pertain to bank reconciliation.
• Attend Public Fund Investment Act courses as required by Chapter 2256, Texas Government Code.
• Will provide support services to Utility Billing and be cross-trained in the billing processes.
• Demonstrate a continuous effort to improve workflow processes, decrease turnaround times, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide a quality, seamless work product with co-workers and customers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• GAAP and GASB standards and pronouncements as they relate to the position.
• Maintain sufficient computer and office equipment skills.
  • Incode 10 (ERP Pro 10) a plus.
  • Purchasing a plus.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, or a related business field, or Equivalent Work experience. At least 2-3 years of accounting and/or finance experience in a related field. Government experience is preferred.

SKILLS

• Communication verbal/written to exchange, inform, and interpret procedures.
• Establish positive working relationships with staff, Department Heads, Board Directors, vendors, and the public.
• Computer skills; 10-key by touch.
• Organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of and ability to read and interpret policy and procedure manuals.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Must have a good understanding of financial statements.
• Must have strong reconciliation skills to resolve errors.
• Must have advanced skills with Excel spreadsheets.
• Must possess good verbal and written communication skills.
• Skilled in dealing with statistical and financial data.
• Reasoning ability and problem‑solving skills.
• Great time management skills.
• Effective organizational skills with attention to detail.
• A multi-tasker; able to determine daily work priorities and manage own workload.
• An exemplary work ethic; willing to work the hours necessary to get the job done to meet important deadlines.
• Work cooperatively with JCSUD executive management, co-workers, vendors and members of the public.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from Department Heads, clients, customers, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Knowledge of basic accounting and bookkeeping principles and practices. Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions for this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and is a standard office environment with a shared space.