Senior Public Sector Accountant | GAAP & GASB Expert

Ocean-County-Utilities-Authority; Berkeley Township (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Ocean County Utilities Authority is hiring an Accountant in Bayville, NJ. The position reports to the Accounting Supervisor and focuses on supporting financial operations, including billing, receivables, payables, payroll processing as needed, and investment reporting.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and at least five years of accounting experience. Required are strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with proficiency in SAP, EDMS, and Microsoft

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and at least five years of accounting experience.
• Public agency experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, SAP, EDMS, and accounting software."
• New Jersey driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of professional accounting functions to support the Authority’s financial operations.
• Manage billing, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll processing as needed, investment reporting, and GAAP/GASB compliance.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing, journal entries, general ledger reconciliations, and fixed assets ledgers.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

EDMS

Job description

Ocean County Utilities Authority is hiring an Accountant in Bayville, NJ. The position reports to the Accounting Supervisor and focuses on supporting financial operations, including billing, receivables, payables, payroll processing as needed, and investment reporting.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and at least five years of accounting experience. Required are strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with proficiency in SAP, EDMS, and Microsoft