Director of Accouting

Job Description Director of Accounting Job Announcement No:

26-001

Vacant Position(s):

1

Department:

Accounting

Applications Accepted through Sunday, January 25, 2026 Salary Range: $127,212.80 ($61.16) - $216,257.60 ($103.97) Grade:

115

Hours: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (Flexible)

Position Summary

This position is responsible for the direction, control, coordination, and reporting of all accounting activities. This responsibility includes monthly financial statement reporting and working with the external auditor to ensure successful completion of the annual audited financial statements.

Essential Functions

- Direct, coordinate and supervise, directly or indirectly, all accounting office functions and personnel which includes payroll, accounts payable, cash accounting, cost, fixed assets, travel, general accounting and customer service data interfacing to the general ledger.

- Ensure financial policies are established and enforced in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.

- Formulate and update Accounting Department policies and procedures. Effectively communicate policy changes throughout the organization in a manner that is understandable to non-accountants.

- Write, interpret, and apply internal policies and procedures, external laws, regulations and/or contracts for the accounting operation.

- Keep informed of changes in the accounting field including Governmental Accounting Board Pronouncements, Statements, and Implementation Guides.

- Ensure all established schedules/deadlines are met including frequent staff meetings.

- Responsible for the investment of CWS funds and initiating the transfers of money between accounts.

- Determine short and long-range objectives for the Accounting Department. Ensure they are consistent with the organization’s objectives.

- Develop an annual budget for efficient operation of the department.

- Coordinate and direct the preparation of monthly and annual financial reports, financial analyses and general ledger reconciliations. Review the financial statements for accuracy.

- Ensure performance reviews are timely.

- Direct the Accounting part of the planning, design, and implementation of complex accounting information systems and enhancements such as Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), customer service, payroll & inventory.

- Regular attendance is required.

- Job performance must conform to all CWS policies and procedures.

- Specific knowledge of CWS Environmental Management System Policy and Procedures.

Additional Duties

- Participate in appropriate organizations and attend seminars, workshops, etc.

- Advise the Chief Financial Officer of department operations.

- Ensure detailed written SOIs and checklists are reviewed and tested for department.

- Perform other related duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

Physical Requirements, Activities, and Working Conditions

- Sedentary work occasionally positioning self to exert up to 20 lbs. of force and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift and transport objects. Objects greater than 50 lbs. require a two-person operation.

- Ability to visually observe and comprehend computer/terminal screens, reports and correspondence for approval and reconciliation purposes, data input and filing.

- Ability to effectively use accounting software, personal computers with printer; telephone; calculator; copy machine; fax machine; and assigned software.

- Ability to express or exchange ideas by means of written and oral communications.

- Ability to receive detailed information through written and oral communication.

- Ability to identify, reach and handle documents as required to perform the essential job functions and to maintain an accurate record keeping system.

Education and/or Experience

- B.S. degree in Accounting or Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting and seven years (7) years of increasingly responsible experience (preferably in the utility field) with at least three (3) years in a supervisory capacity.

- Experience must be progressively responsible and diverse accounting experience in which a broad exposure to all areas of accounting and accounting principles, practices and procedures was acquired with at least three (3) years in a supervisory capacity.

- Extensive knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles.

- Advanced knowledge of ERP systems, automated payroll systems, inventory, utility customer service systems, job order cost system, and advanced spreadsheet software programs.

- Possess analytical and problem-solving skills

- Ability to work and communicate effectively with all levels of management

- Prior work record indicating dependability and conscientiousness.

Licenses, Certifications, Registrations

- There are no special designations required for this position.

Training Needs

- OSHA and Departmental safety training as required.

- Skills Based Training.

- Standard Operating Instruction (SOI) per department requirements.

- ISO 14001 standards for department and company.

- See Department Competency and Training Matrix for this position.

Potential Career Path

ELIGIBILITY FOR PROMOTION TO VARIOUS POSITIONS THROUGHOUT THE COMMISSION DEPENDS UPON INDIVIDUAL QUALIFICATIONS, AND NOTED JOB PROGRESSIONS ARE NO GUARANTEE OF CAREER PATH TO THESE OR ANY OTHER JOB(S) AT THE COMMISSION.

- Chief Financial Officer