Accountant 2

MEMPHIS LIGHT GAS & WATER; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

MEMPHIS LIGHT GAS & WATER is seeking an Accountant 2 to perform intermediate level accounting duties with focus on General Accounting, Risk Management/Employee Benefits and Budget & Rates. You will prepare journal entries, reconcile accounts and support financial reporting.

This role requires a Bachelor's degree in accounting and at least two years of experience, along with a valid driver's license. The position is based in Memphis, TN, with standard office hours and field analysis as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field.
• 2 years of accounting experience required.
• Experience with general ledger, budgeting, and financial reporting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Compile/verify figures for financial and budget reports.
• Prepare journal entries for general ledger.Reconcile accounts and correct entries as needed.
• Maintain accounting detail for general ledger and pension payroll.

Skills

General accounting

Budgeting

Financial reporting

Reconciliation

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Job description

The Accountant 2 will perform intermediate level professional accounting duties with concentration in one or more areas to include General Accounting, Risk Management/Employee Benefits and Budget & Rates.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Compile/verify figures for various financial, statistical and budget reports such as balance sheets, income statements, statistical, annual, budget and pension reports.
• Prepare journal entries for recording information to general ledger.
• Reconcile general ledger/budget accounts to detail records; make necessary correcting entries.
• Prepare TVA monthly financial report, monthly reports of TVA insulation loan accounts, annual reports for TVA, financial information for AGA, pension computations and actuary reports and various other reports.
• Develop/implement more complex procedures for new accounting/ budgeting applications; consult with various areas to solve problems.
• Maintain daily accounting detail information for entry to the general ledger and budget; maintain/control information related to pension payroll.
• Prepare various reports and special studies as required.
• Perform other duties as directed.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• A valid driver's license from state of residence is required.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field is required.

EXPERIENCE

• 2 years of experience as an Accountant 1 or 2 years of accounting experience is required.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Works in office under good conditions.
• Occasional field analysis for inventory, research and/or to solve problems.
• Physical Demands: Requires sedentary work involving standing or walking for brief periods, exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular basis; and dexterity in operating office equipment.
• This position requires vision, hearing and speaking abilities.
• THIS LIST OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS IS NOT EXHAUSTIVE AND MAY BE SUPPLEMENTED AS NECESSARY.