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Senior Accountant

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Clay County Utility Authority

Middleburg, FL (In Person)

$96,189 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 3 days ago (Updated 2 days ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/3/2026

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Job Description

Job Summary:
The Senior Accountant will assist the Chief Financial Officer "CFO" in managing the financial records and accounting functions of Clay County Utility Authority.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Prepare accurate and timely financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements. Assist with the preparation of annual budgets. Ensure compliance with accounting principles and standards (GAAP, GASB, etc.) Oversee account reconciliations pertaining to banking, investments, and other accounts as directed. Reconcile general ledger accounts and ensure all financial transactions are recorded correctly. Perform trend analysis and monitoring of income statement accounts. Support the month-end and year-end closing processes. Monitor work results of direct subordinates; provide support to accounts payable, cash receipt and billing staff to ensure proper handling and accounting of utility financial transactions. Assist with recording fixed asset additions, disposals, and related transactions; reconcile fixed asset amounts to related balance sheet accounts. Assist with CCUA's annual audit; prepare and provide workpapers and schedules requested by the auditor. Assist CFO with tasks and projects as directed. The above cited duties and responsibilities describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to the job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that an incumbent may be expected or asked to perform.
Education and Experience Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
  • Minimum of five years of progressive responsibility in an accounting department or division, preferred.
  • Experience with a governmental entity and/or utility, preferred.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
  • Job-Specific Knowledge
  • Knowledge of GAAP and Governmental Accounting Standards Board principles.
  • Customer Service
  • Provide high level of service to targeted customer base. Respond promptly and accurately to internal and external requests for information.
  • Team Orientation and Interpersonal
  • Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with all levels of the organization; collaborate and work with individuals containing a variety of knowledge levels and expertise. Work productively on a team and independently.
  • Communication
  • Effective verbal and written communication. Able to use correct language and grammar in a professional, diplomatic, and tactful manner. Public speaking and presentation skills. Ability to effectively communicate complex subjects to variety of stakeholders.
  • Organization and Time Management
  • Strong organization and time management skills. Able to work independently minimal supervision; plan, prioritize, and organize work, meetings, and projects in order to meet deadlines.
  • Analytical Problem-Solving and Decision Making
  • Strong analytical problem solving, decision-making skills, data analysis, creative problem solving and planning skills. Ability to think through complex accounting and financial transactions and the consequences of the transactions to the organization
  • Systems and Software
  • Expert proficiency in Microsoft Excel; basic proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook and Adobe Acrobat required.
Knowledge of BS&A software, FileMaker and Laserfiche preferred.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$73,123.00
  • $119,255.
00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance
Work Location:
In person