Public Sector Accountant – Budgets, Audits & Reporting

Warren County Water District; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunity employer

Reasonable accommodations available

Job summary

Warren County Water District in Kentucky is seeking an Accountant to manage detailed financial records and ensure GAAP-compliant accounting across the district and affiliated systems. The role includes journal entries, reconciliations, invoicing, budgeting support, and involvement in audits.

The ideal candidate will hold a bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance and have at least three years of experience, with strong Excel and Word skills and the ability to work independently and meet

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Maintains accounting records in conformance with GAAP.
• Reconciles daily cash collections and prepares reports.
• Prepares monthly journal entries and accruals.
• Maintains fixed asset records and depreciation.
• Assists in preparation of financial statements and schedules; performs variance analysis.
• Prepares financial and statistical reports including water sales/purchases and expenditures.
• Prepares/invoices, manages accounts receivable, and collections.
• Coordinates monthly invoicing to Simpson and Butler for reimbursements.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial analysis

Excel proficiency

Communication

Deadline management

Data entry

Independent work

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Accounting software

Job description

Warren County Water District in Kentucky is seeking an Accountant to manage detailed financial records and ensure GAAP-compliant accounting across the district and affiliated systems. The role includes journal entries, reconciliations, invoicing, budgeting support, and involvement in audits.

The ideal candidate will hold a bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance and have at least three years of experience, with strong Excel and Word skills and the ability to work independently and meet