Senior Accountant
SJW Corp

New Braunfels, Texas

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Job Title             

Senior Accountant 

Requisition ID       

req371

Type of Employment

Regular Full-Time Employee


We are actively seeking talented, driven and highly-productive applicants for the position of Senior Accountant to join our dynamic team. We offer a challenging and rewarding work environment along with a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package.  

JOB SUMMARY:

The Senior Accountant, reporting directly to the Controller, will perform technical and administrative accounting work in maintaining the fiscal financial records and systems of the Company, to include assets, liabilities, income, budget, and expense general ledger accounts while processing purchasing, accounts payable/receivable information, and processing inventory documents; and serve as liaison to other accounting department vendors, benefits administrators, and auditors to resolve discrepancies.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • None

DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Analyzes complex financial reports and records; makes recommendations based on analysis and status of reserves, assets and expenditures
  • Maintains general ledger by transferring subsidiary accounts; prepares a trial balance; reconciles entries
  • Performs variance analyses, prepares account reconciliations and monthly key performance indicator (KPI) analysis; assists with financial audits; documents and monitors internal controls
  • Trains and mentors junior staff and reviews junior staff journal entries to ensure accuracy; coordinates more complex accounting projects and initiatives with other members of accounting and other departments; participates in the development of policies and procedures, ensures compliance with established policies and procedures and makes recommendations for changes and improvement
  • Reviews purchase requisitioning and purchase order system; assists accounts payable invoices for expenditures into vendor files; coordinates with vendors to ensure the accrual is accurate; maintains master vendor list and related documentation for year-end IRS information forms; and general ledger accounts by analyzing and reconciling accounts payable ledgers and accruals; reconciles general ledger to various expenditure reports
  • Prepares automated and manual checks, attaches supporting documents for review by check signer and mail/distribute checks after signature
  • Maintains construction cost files for TCEQ compliance and billing developers
  • Receives daily cash receipts of utility deposits, utility payments, and miscellaneous payments from Customer Service; maintains daily cash records
  • Assists with analysis related to fixed assets, fixed asset acquisitions, and dispositions in the accounting system
  • Completes regular (quarterly and annual) tax reports; assists with property tax renditions and unclaimed property filings
  • Cross-trains with Billing to understand the full billing process; coordinates Billing work to appropriate personnel when needed
  • Performs other duties as assigned

REQUIRED SKILLS / ABILITIES:

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent and highly accurate accounting and finance skills
  • Strong leadership and confidentiality skills
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software, and specialized accounting software used by the organization

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting required
  • Three years or more of related experience required

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Works approximately 100% of time in temperature-controlled environment requiring the ability to occasional travel as needed



COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement
At SJWTX, the health and safety of our people is our number one priority. Offers of employment are contingent on the candidate showing proof of being fully vaccinated against Covid-19 (currently one dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine or two doses of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine) to pass the pre-employment requirements. Individuals with medical conditions or religious beliefs or practices that prevent them from getting the vaccine may request an exemption from the vaccine requirement.

 

EEO Statement
Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.


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