Find & Apply For Accountant Jobs in Big Spring, Texas

About the District The Colorado River Municipal Water District (CRMWD) has supplied water to West Texas communities since 1949. Headquartered in Big Spring, the District operates reservoirs, well fields and pipelines that serve cities, rural customers and industry across the Permian Basin. Our finance team is small, so every role matters. You will work directly with the Manager of Financial Services and the General Manager, and your work will support decisions made by the District's Board. About the Role We are hiring an experienced Senior Accountant to own the District's monthly close, billing and fixed-asset records. You will keep multiple sets of financials accurate, manage water-supply billing for rural and industrial customers, and help with investment and debt reporting. This is a hands-on role with real responsibility and visibility. It suits someone who likes variety, works independently and takes pride in clean, well-documented books. What You'll Do Perform the monthly close for multiple sets of financials, including journal entries, reconciliations and balance sheet and income statement analysis. Prepare financial statements and internal management reports. Oversee all District bank accounts, including reconciliations, deposits and transfers. Manage water-sales billing, including invoicing, consumption reporting and past-due accounts. Handle billing for lake lots, dock permits, water removal, grass leases, pipeline agreements and the loading rack. Maintain the fixed-asset system, including depreciation and disposal schedules. Assist with monthly and quarterly investment reporting. Assist with debt service reporting and semi-annual debt payments. Document and improve accounting procedures, and investigate and resolve errors. Provide backup support for accounts payable. What We're Looking For Required At least 5 years of accounting experience, including month-end close and reconciliations. Strong Microsoft Excel skills and comfort with accounting software. Clear written and verbal communication, including presenting information to management and customers. Sound judgment and the ability to work independently. Preferred Bachelor's degree in accounting. CPA license, or progress toward one. Experience with governmental or fund accounting, especially at a utility, water district, city or county. Experience with fixed-asset systems, utility billing, investment reporting or debt service. Candidates with more experience, a CPA or strong governmental accounting backgrounds will be considered at the top of the salary range.

Why Join CRMWD Competitive pay:

Up to $120,000 per year, based on qualifications.

Retirement:

Pension plan, plus a 457(b) with an employer match of up to 4% of salary.

Health coverage:

Medical insurance at no cost to the employee, and CRMWD pays 70% of the premium for family coverage.

Time off:

Two weeks of paid vacation and two weeks of sick leave per year, plus 10 paid holidays.

Other benefits:

Life insurance, full coverage of professional licensing costs and a relocation allowance.

Stability:

Essential public-service work that doesn't rise and fall with oil prices.

Work-life balance:

Regular weekday hours, without public-accounting busy seasons. How to Apply Send a resume and cover letter to Katee Rubio at employment@crmwd.org. You can also mail your application to PO Box 869, Big Spring, TX 79721. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the position will stay open until filled. CRMWD is an Equal Opportunity Employer.