Accountant

Job Title

Purpose of Position: Under basic supervision, manages and maintains the integrity of the financial accounting system for Arizona operations; performs a wide range of accounting, technical review and general ledger functions; assists with audits and financial reporting in compliance with state and Federal regulations, corporate policies and procedures, and financial accounting standards.

Position Essential Functions:

• Performs a wide range of accounting, technical review and general ledger functions; reviews, approves and posts documents and computer accounting entries; performs duties within scope of authority and training; duties may vary according to job assignment.
• Reviews and reconciles accounting transactions, budget adjustments, and other financial activities; reviews financial and accounting records, assures GL integrity, corrects errors, and resolves accounting issues.
• Monitors accounting documents for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with corporate policies and best practices; interprets requests and prepares journal entries.
• Monitors budgets and expenditures and evaluates and reports anomalies and trends.
• Assists accounting staff, and explains accounting rules, policies, and procedures; research financial issues and resolves problems within the scope of authority.
• Collects and evaluates financial and administrative information, and compiles data for reports.
• Develops and prepares internal and external financial reports, financial statements, and coordinates work with auditors as required.
• Manages CWIP (Construction Work in Progress) accounts as assigned; updates and maintains statistical information, financial reports and related documents.
• Assists in planning, implementing, training, and maintaining SAP software; interacts with SAP consultants to create best practices.
• Manages and updates UMS (Utility Management Solutions) billing software accounting and tax (group) codes.
• Assist with month and year-end closures.
• Maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues and organization information; performs other duties as required or assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or Business Administration; AND five years' accounting experience; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Generally Accepted Auditing Principles.
• Business and personal computers, and financial spreadsheet software applications.
• General ledger reconciliation standards.
• Exceptional time management, communication and problem-solving skills.