Accountant I

Lower Colorado River Authority; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Lower Colorado River Authority is hiring an early career accounting professional for its financial operations group in Austin, Texas. You will understand revenue, cash, receivables and payables and learn how they fit within the general ledger and financial statements.

The role emphasizes expanding operational understanding, accuracy, and customer-focused service as you grow accounting skills in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Four or more years of experience in accounting or relevant experience.
• A bachelor's degree in accounting, business, economics or relevant field may be substituted per LCRA guidelines for certain years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform financial accounting and reporting activities for assigned accounts.
• Research and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and GAAP.
• Prepare accounting reports following prescribed formats and requirements.
• Review workpapers, vendor payment control groups, and journal entries prepared by accounting specialists.

Skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Customer service

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, economics or relevant field

Tools

Excel

Outlook

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Here's The Role

Ready to begin your accounting career? We are now hiring an early career accountant for our financial operations group. For this position you will need an understanding of accounting principles pertaining to revenue, cash, receivables and accounts payable. Our ideal candidate is ready to expand on their operational understanding and move into how these components fit within the general ledger and financial statements. Join LCRA and apply and expand your knowledge and skills optimally and grow your accounting skills in an outstanding customer-focused environment.

How You’ll Contribute

• Perform financial accounting and reporting activities for assigned accounts.
• Research and ensure compliance with various regulatory requirements and ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles.
• Prepare accounting reports following prescribed format and requirements.
• Review workpapers, vendor payment control groups, and journal entries prepared by accounting specialists.

How You’re Qualified

• Four or more years of experience in accounting or relevant experience.
• A bachelor's degree in accounting, business, economics or relevant field may be substituted per LCRA guidelines for certain years of experience.

How You’ll Stand Out

• Problem solving skills, with attention to detail.
• Excellent customer service skills. Outstanding professional, prompt, and courteous communication skills.
• Microsoft Office suite experience with Excel and Outlook as musts.
• Large ERP experience (SAP, Oracle).

How We’ll Support You

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Equal Opportunity Employer

• LCRA provides equal employment opportunities and a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at LCRA are based on business need, job requirement and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal and state legal requirements governing nondiscrimination in employment.
• LCRA is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact LCRA Human Resources [phone] or email [e-mail]. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.