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Job Title: Accounting Assistant Manager – General Ledger
Department: Accounting
Reporting Relationship: Accounting Manager
FLSA Status: Exempt
Grade: M
General Responsibilities
Responsible for implementing the organization’s accounting principles, procedures, and initiatives. Supervise accounts payable, fixed assets, inventory, investments, long-term debt, and general ledger closing. Prepare financial reports and serve as a leader during annual inventory and audits. Perform financial research and analysis as requested by the Accounting Manager, Comptroller, Assistant General Manager of Finance and Administration, or General Manager.
Essential Job Functions
Responsible for all General Ledger account reconciliations and necessary adjustments. This includes a review of approximately 280 accounts monthly.
Responsible for month-end and year-end General Ledger closing promptly and reviewing working papers prepared by other accountants in the department.
Responsible for the day-to-day oversight functions related to the bank and invoices associated with the Annual Financial Statement Audit, Annual Pension, and OPEB Audits.
Supervise accountants who prepare monthly inventory reports and conduct the annual physical inventory count.
Responsible for adequately recording long-term debt transactions, including Bond Issues and Refunding.
Responsible for preparing and reviewing cash reconciliations from all payment sources (credit card, third-party payments, online banking, etc.).
Responsible for preparing and reviewing a significant portion of monthly financial reports submitted to the Assistant General Manager of Finance and Administration on a timely basis before the Board’s regular meeting.
Prepare various work papers and schedules in conjunction with the review of water rates and cost of water. Participation in other cost studies, such as developing internal overhead rates, extension of mains costs, and additional specific charges levied by the Board.
Responsible for the accounting of the Board’s Pension and OPEB Trusts.
Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Ensure all organizational policies and guidelines are adhered to and administered correctly, including the HR Management Guide, Employee Handbook, reviewing and approving timesheets, and expense reports, complying with applicable employment laws, purchasing guidelines, bid law, etc.
Responsible for interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Champion, model, and administer a performance-oriented culture by demonstrating strong leadership and people development skills. Seek to develop and monitor key performance measurements and develop/support a work environment that develops, recognizes, holds accountable, and rewards talent to support employee engagement and meet current and future workforce needs.
Responsible for demonstrating the organization’s core values and using performance management principles to continuously improve the department and organization’s effectiveness, efficiency, products, and services. This includes but is not limited to participating in improvement teams, recommending and implementing improvement ideas, and participating in training and other activities to keep current on processes, information, etc.
Champion and ensure the administration of safe work practices and operations.
Maintain and protect sensitive and private information by keeping employee records confidential in accordance with HIPAA, local, state and federal laws and regulations.
Perform all work safely in accordance with established safety policies and procedures. Comply with all safety and health standards and guidelines issued by management.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
Experience
Eight (8) years of accounting experience required, preferably in the utility industry. Four (4) years of supervisory experience are required. Knowledge and experience in finance and budget operations with a working understanding of correctly charging O&M and Capital expenses required. Excellent supervisory/leadership skills. Excellent interpersonal skills, oral and written communication skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Excel. Detail-oriented with strong organizational and analytical skills. SAP-FI, SAP-CO, and SAP-FICA experience are strongly preferred. Grant accounting experience preferred. Knowledge and experience with Microsoft PowerPoint are strongly preferred.
For internal candidates, successful completion of the following BWW leadership development programs may be counted towards the supervisory experience requirement:
Pre-Supervisory Program (STAR) = one year of supervisory experience
Succession Planning Program = one year of supervisor
Certifications:
Valid Driver’s License required
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) active license required
Benefits
Health, Dental and Vision Coverage: The Birmingham Water Works Board (BWWB) offers full-time employees a comprehensive health care package, which includes a medical, dental and vision plan through Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS).
Retirement Plan: The BWWB provides a defined benefit pension plan. Participation is mandatory, and employees contribute a percentage of their gross biweekly income. The retirement income you will receive from the plan will be determined by a formula based on your years of service and final average earnings. It is important to note that any Social Security Benefits to which you become entitled are in addition to your retirement income from the plan.
Higher education assistance: The BWWB supports the continuous development of its employees through its Education and Assistance Program. The program allows eligible full-time employees to enroll in accredited degree programs or credit hour courses ac universities, colleges, community colleges, technical and trades schools and receive financial assistance for tuition, required fees and books. To receive reimbursement under this program, regular full-time employees must have successfully completed their 180-day introductory period when the course is submitted for pre-approval.
Supervision
6-8 employees
Physical Demands
Ability to stand, walk or sit for extended periods
Reaching by extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction
Finger dexterity required to manipulate objects with fingers rather than with whole hand(s) or arm(s), for example, using a keyboard
Communication skills using the spoken word
Ability to see within normal parameters
Ability to hear within normal range
Ability to move about
Work Environment
Moderate noise (business office)
Visit job sites in plants and outdoors occasionally, exposed to extreme hot/cold/wet weather conditions.
Nearest Major Market:Birmingham
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