Sr. Accountant

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionWe are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support the organization's financial operations in Big Spring, Texas. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate records, preparing financial reporting, and helping ensure the integrity of key accounting activities across cash, billing, assets, and compliance-related reporting. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical ability, sound judgment, and a collaborative approach to working with finance leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare financial statements, record journal entries, and produce internal reports that support timely and accurate month-end and ongoing financial review.
• Reconcile balance sheet and income statement accounts, analyze variances, and identify issues that require correction or follow-up.
• Manage district banking activity by monitoring accounts, completing reconciliations, and coordinating deposits and fund transfers.
• Administer accounts receivable records related to water sales, including invoicing, usage reporting, and follow-up on outstanding balances.
• Oversee billing activities for lake lots, dock permits, water removal, grass leases, pipeline agreements, and loading rack services.
• Maintain fixed asset records by tracking additions, calculating depreciation, and updating disposal schedules as needed.
• Support recurring investment and debt-related reporting, including scheduled monthly, quarterly, and semi-annual obligations.
• Partner closely with finance leadership to review procedures, document workflows, investigate discrepancies, and recommend practical solutions.
• Provide backup assistance for accounts payable functions when departmental support is needed.
• Demonstrated experience with month-end close activities, general ledger accounting, and preparation of journal entries.
• Strong background in account reconciliation, including bank reconciliations and review of financial statement balances.
• Ability to prepare clear financial reports and work accurately with detailed accounting data.
• Experience managing billing, receivables, and related reporting responsibilities in a structured accounting environment.
• Proficiency with computer-based accounting tools and strong organizational skills for handling multiple priorities.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively across teams.
• Strong problem-solving ability, including identifying accounting errors and recommending appropriate corrective action.