Accountant

OUC - The Reliable One, is presently seeking an Accountant to join the Accounting Services division. At OUC, we don’t just work – we’re building a bright future of innovation and transformation for future generations.

We’re seeking an experienced and detail-oriented professional to actively maintain financial records of various accounts to the general ledger daily. In this role you be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records by reconciling general ledger accounts, preparing journal entries, and analyzing reports for variances.

This role involves collaborating with team members to identify and resolve discrepancies while ensuring compliance with accounting policies and procedures. You will be asked to support month-end closing by preparing account reconciliations, documenting explanations for variances, and creating system reports. Strong attention to detail, communication skills, and proficiency in Excel and accounting software are essential.

OUC is an industry leader and the second largest municipal utility in Florida committed to innovation, sustainability, and our community. OUC’s mission is to provide exceptional value to our customers and community by delivering sustainable and reliable services and solutions.

The ideal candidate will have:

- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or a related field of study from an accredited college or university

- Certified Public Accountant licensed or Master’s Degree (preferred)

- Minimum three (3) years of experience working as an accountant in a mid-size company (300-500 employees)

- Strong experience with reconciling general ledger accounts, preparing journal entries, analyzing system reports and spreadsheets, conducting financial analysis, and reporting financial impact issues.

- Have a working knowledge of general accounting, regulatory accounting practices, and accounting department procedures, while acutely understanding normal department policies, like legal guidelines, ordinances, and laws.

- Experienced with Other Post-Employment Benefits and pension accounting is preferred.

OUC offers a very competitive compensation and benefits package. Our Total Rewards package includes, to cite a few:

- Competitive compensation

- Low-cost medical, dental, and vision benefits and paid life insurance premiums with no probationary period. Retirement benefits include a cash balance account with employer matching along with a health reimbursement account

- Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time

- Educational and Professional assistance programs; Paid Memberships in Professional Associations

- Access to workout facilities at each location

- Paid Conference and Training Opportunities

- Free downtown parking

- Hybrid work schedule

Salary Range: $64,874 - $81,094 annually (commensurate on experience)

Location: 100 W. Anderson Street, Orlando, FL 32801 USA

Please see below a complete Job description for this position.

Job Purpose:

Responsible for actively maintaining financial records of various accounts to the General Ledger on a daily basis. Prepare journal entries, research variances in the account detail and document explanations of variances. Communicate any issues with supervisor on a timely basis, and work with coworkers to research, discuss, and develop a solution to the issue. Assist with the month end closing process by preparing reconciliations of their responsible accounts.

Primary Functions:

- Reconcile general ledger accounts to various subsystems;

- Review and analyze system reports & spreadsheets and verify detailed data;

- Research account variances to identify reason for variance and properly document explanation;

- Prepare journal entries;

- Recognize and report financial impact of issues as they occur;

- Develop solutions to systemic and non-systemic problems;

- Review transactional data for policy compliance;

- Develop efficient business processes;

- Follow through on assignments and communication status;

- Create area specific system reports;

- Compose written communication to document accounting policy/treatment;

- Perform other duties as assigned.

Technical Requirements:

- Working knowledge of all, but not limited to, the following:

- General Accounting;

- Basic understanding of regulatory accounting practices;

- Accounting Department Procedures;

- Preparing complex reconciliations;

- Preparing journal entries;

- Preparing spreadsheets;

- Software applications related to area;

- Related industry, organizational and departmental policies, practices, and procedures; legal guidelines, ordinances, and laws;

- Exhibit a willingness to learn, takes ownership and accountability for work product;

- Be flexible in changing work environments and capable of multi-tasking;

- Effectively communicate both verbally and in writing;

- Keen attention to detail;

- Ability to make arithmetic computations using whole numbers, fractions and decimals, rates, ratios, and percentages;

- Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) and standard office equipment (telephone, computer, copier, etc.).

Education/ Certification/ Years of Experience Requirements:

- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or a related field of study from an accredited college or university

- Certified Public Accountant licensed or Master’s Degree (preferred)

- Minimum three (3) years of experience working as an accountant in a mid-size company

Working Conditions:

This job is absent of disagreeable working conditions. This job is performed in an office work environment.

Physical Requirements:

This job consists of sitting, speaking, hearing, reading, typing, writing, and detailed inspection. This job may consist of repetitive motions, reaching overhead, standing, bending/stooping, walking, and lift up to twenty (20) lbs.

OUC–The Reliable One is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed through responsible management policies to recruit, hire, promote, train, transfer, compensate, and administer all other personnel actions without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information and any other factor prohibited under applicable federal, state, and local civil rights laws, rules, and regulations.

EOE M/F/Vets/Disabled

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

- 401(k)

- 401(k) matching

- Dental insurance

- Disability insurance

- Health insurance

- Health savings account

- Life insurance

- On-site gym

- Paid time off

- Parental leave

- Professional development assistance

- Retirement plan

- Tuition reimbursement

- Vision insurance

Work Location: In person