Accountant

Summary:

The Suffolk County Water Authority has an opportunity for an Accountant in our Finance Department in Coram. The successful candidate will perform professional accounting responsibilities with the ability to plan, initiate and complete work assignments independently.

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Posted Date:

3/3/2026

Job Location:

Position Type:

Full Time

Division:

Accounting

Description:

Responsibilities:

- Prepare necessary journal entries by compiling and analyzing account information.

- Analyze capital and operating budgets; monitor actual expenditures to annual budgeted amounts.

- Assist with grant reporting and accounting related matters.

- Prepare financial analysis and reports for internal and external use.

- Support the monthly and annual general ledger closes processes.

- Develop and document business processes and policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.

- Reconcile financial discrepancies through account analysis.

- Comply with GASB (Government Accounting Standards Board) pronouncements, enforcing adherence to requirements.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s degree in accounting required.

- 1-5 years accounting experience preferred.

- Knowledge of GAAP practices and procedures.

- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; intermediate knowledge of Excel at minimum.

- Self-starter with excellent follow-up and communication skills.

The Authority may accept an equivalent combination of education and experience to meet the requirements.

Applicant’s typical work schedule will be Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Salary for this position will be commensurate with education and experience within a range of $70-80K.

Interested candidates should submit their application and resume via the SCWA website (www.scwa.com) and click on “Career Opportunities”. Suffolk County residence is highly preferred.

(The Authority shall not employ relatives of employees as defined to mean an employee's spouse, child, stepchild, stepparent or direct descendant of grandparents of the employee as defined in the New York State General Municipal Law 810.)