Accountant - Government & Water Utilities

Warren Water; Bowling Green, Northern (KY, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Warren County Water District in Kentucky seeks a skilled accounting professional to manage fiscal records for multiple water systems. Responsibilities include daily cash reconciliation, journal entries, fixed assets, and assisting with audits and regulatory filings.

Strong GAAP knowledge and software proficiency are essential. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance and at least three years of experience; travel and occasional overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field.
• Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in fiscal, statistical, and computerized financial record keeping including accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, and general ledger reconciliation and reports. Experience in a lead capacity is highly desirable.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Willing to obtain First Aid/CPR certification upon employment.

Responsibilities

• Maintains accounting records in conformance with GAAP applicable to government.
• Reconciles daily cash collected and prepares necessary reports.
• Prepares monthly journal entries and accruals.
• Maintains fixed asset records for water and sewer projects; trucks and equipment; and developer projects.
• Assists in preparation of financial statements and supporting schedules; reviews statements and performs variance analysis; reconciles general ledger accounts and bank statements.
• Prepares and maintains various financial and statistical reports including monthly summaries of water sales and purchases, meter installations, and other expenditures.
• Prepares invoices, maintains and reconciles accounts receivable, and collects past due balances.
• Coordinates, reconciles, and prepares monthly invoicing from Warren County Water Districts to Simpson and Butler for reimbursement of operational transactions.
• Assist in scheduling, preparation, and reconciliation of annual warehouse inventory.
• Assist in preparation of annual budgets and monthly budget comparisons.
• Assist with annual financial audits including reconciliations, work papers, and supporting schedules.
• Assist in regulatory filings with the Kentucky Public Service Commission including fixed asset schedules and other supporting schedules for rate case filings.
• Assist in evaluation, design, and implementation of new or improved accounting software.
• Performs work within established internal controls and identifies areas where controls are not followed or could be strengthened.
• Recommends process improvements to increase efficiency.
• Provide cross-functional support to other areas in the Finance Department.
• Keeps the General Manager informed of internal or external issues, personnel or customer concerns, and other organizational needs.
• Maintains awareness of Environmental Protection Agency “Right-to-Know” regulations related to chemical substances found or used in the work area.
• Follows Warren County Water District safety rules and policies, takes responsibility for personal safety, and reports all accidents to a supervisor.
• Complies with traffic laws, regulations, and safe practices while operating any company vehicles.
• Such other duties as may be assigned.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Cash reconciliation

Journal entries

Fixed assets

Financial reporting

Accounts receivable

Budgets

Audits support

Regulatory filings

Accounting software

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Word

General accounting software

Job description

Warren County Water District in Kentucky seeks a skilled accounting professional to manage fiscal records for multiple water systems. Responsibilities include daily cash reconciliation, journal entries, fixed assets, and assisting with audits and regulatory filings.

Strong GAAP knowledge and software proficiency are essential. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance and at least three years of experience; travel and occasional overtime may be required.