Financial Accountant I

Status: Full Time (40 hrs per week)
Reports to: Controller
Location:

Corporate Office Location

Accounting Department

420 S. Doolittle Road

Edinburg, TX 78542

Description of Duties

Responsible for the corporation’s financial statement preparation by updating the financial reports for current month activity, for prior year’s activity, and for budget activity.  Reviews discrepancies between budget and actual activities, and presents the information regarding discrepancies to management and the board of directors.  Develops and maintains activity reports on an ongoing basis for water customer billings, waste water customer billings, cash receipts by type, and loan / note payable schedules.  Assists the Controller in the preparation of the annual budget by assisting with the detailed development of revenue, expenses, customers, and capital spending.  Responsible for the review or preparation of all general ledger monthly account reconciliations to include all balance sheet accounts and will update all revenue and expense tracking schedules.  Conducts all month-end journal entry preparation including but not limited to, customer billing, receipts and adjustments, city services charge, accounts payable month-end accruals, general ledger review adjustments, and the bank reconciliations against the general ledger.  Participates in job specific training, and other various required corporate training programs.  Complies with federal and state regulations and all established corporate policies and procedures.  Other duties as may be assigned.

Job Requirements

A self-starting individual who possesses a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline from an accredited college or university.  2 - 3 years prior accounting experience is required.  Strong experience with general ledger, month-end close, account analysis, budget preparation and account reconciliation is required.   This position requires a complete understanding of the accounting flow from the source document to the trial balance/general ledger then into the financial statements. An understanding of the importance of accuracy is essential for the successful candidate. Must possess good written and oral communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.  Problem solving and the ability to prioritize tasks are essential.  Must have strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.  Visual and mental concentration are necessary for accurately performing tasks, working at a computer for long periods of time in a fast paced environment and handling frequent interruptions.  Must be able to occasionally lift boxes of 10 – 25 pounds in weight.  Position requires extended periods of sitting in front of a computer which may result in visual eye strain.

Application

Offers of employment will be conditioned upon successful completion of pre-employment screening tests; including (but not limited to) a background investigation and pre-employment drug screen. Failure to submit a completed application may cause employment ineligibility.

To apply for any of our current job opportunities, please complete the Application for Employment as found below submit it to our Human Resources Department via email to HRDept@nawsc.com.  Applications may also be submitted in person or via postal mail to our Corporate Office at 420 S. Doolittle Rd, Edinburg, TX  78542.  Walk-ins are always welcome!  Feel free to stop by our office to visit with our HR Team about the current opportunities available and/or to drop off an Application for Employment.

If you have any questions about any of our open positions, please feel free to contact our Human Resources Department at (956) 383-1618 or via email at HRDept@nawsc.com.  We look forward to visiting with you about the opportunities that await you here at North Alamo Water Supply Corporation!

NAWSC Application for Employment


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