Staff Accountant - Utility Financial Reporting

Tennessee Valley Public Power Association, Inc.; Lenoir City (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

LCUB, the Lenoir City Utility Board, is seeking a skilled accounting professional to support monthly close, budgeting, and financial analysis for electric, water, wastewater, gas, and broadband divisions. The role focuses on process improvement, internal controls, and accurate reporting.

The candidate should bring CPA credentials, ERP experience (Oracle/PeopleSoft/SAP), and strong collaboration across teams to drive efficiency and financial integrity.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform change management and foster a culture of innovation and collaboration across work groups.
• Ability to develop and strengthen cross-functional collaboration and teamwork.
• Experience with GAAP, regulatory reporting, and financial controls is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist Manager of Accounting with monthly close and balancing for Electric, Water, Wastewater, Gas, and Broadband departments.
• Evaluate and document existing processes affecting financials and regulatory reporting; recommend enhancements and ensure control effectiveness.
• Prepare routine and non-standard journal entries; code invoices for proper classification.
• Maintain general and subsidiary ledgers across departments; manage accounts receivable/payable, prepaids, and related intercompany transactions.
• Support budgeting process and monitor performance against budgets; perform general ledger analyses and financial ratio reviews.

Skills

Change management

Innovation culture

Collaboration

Cross-team communication

Education

CPA (active or inactive)

Tools

Oracle

PeopleSoft

SAP

Microsoft 365

Job description

LCUB, the Lenoir City Utility Board, is seeking a skilled accounting professional to support monthly close, budgeting, and financial analysis for electric, water, wastewater, gas, and broadband divisions. The role focuses on process improvement, internal controls, and accurate reporting.

The candidate should bring CPA credentials, ERP experience (Oracle/PeopleSoft/SAP), and strong collaboration across teams to drive efficiency and financial integrity.