Senior Accountant - (25-FAB-300015-071)

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties, locations, and responsibilities performed by incumbent(s) in this job. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties in this description, and incumbent(s) may be required to perform work-related tasks other than those specifically listed in this description. This job description is not a “contract” between the employee and the Authority. The job duties and essential functions may be changed at the discretion of the General Manager.

General

Job Title:

Senior Accountant

Job Code:

P0067

Supervises Directly:

No

New or Revised:

Revised

Regular or At-Will:

At-Will

Date Last Revised:

4/16/2025

Exempt or Non-Exempt:

Exempt

Compensation Approval Signature:

Union/ Non-Union:

Non-Union

Department Name and Division:

Finance-Controller

Salary Schedule:

Non-Union Salary Range

Cost Center Code:

300015

Grade:

NU17

Essential Position:

No

Reports To:

Manager, Accounting

EEO Code:

Professionals

Work Format

Hybrid

Who We Are & What We Do:

At DC Water, we provide more than 700,000 District of Columbia residents and 24.6 million annual visitors with essential water, wastewater, and stormwater services. DC Water also provides wholesale wastewater treatment services for 1.8 million people in Montgomery and Prince George's counties in Maryland, and Fairfax and Loudoun counties in Virginia. We aspire to be known for superior service, ingenuity, and stewardship to advance the health and well-being of our diverse workforce and communities. To achieve this vision, we commit to our shared mission every day—exceeding expectations by providing high quality water services in a safe, environmentally friendly, and efficient manner.

Role Description:

Senior Accountant supports a broad variety of accounting functions, at a senior level, which may include all or a subset of the following: financial reporting, fixed asset, internal controls, etc.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Supervisory Responsibilities : Assist in the evaluation of the progress of the unit towards meeting goals and adjusts in objectives, work plans, schedules and commitments of resources.

Key Working Relationships: Interacts with co-workers throughout the Authority, representatives from federal and district agencies and the general public.

Skills & Qualifications:

The qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability necessary for an individual to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable amounts of training are provided.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Required Experience:

Five (5) years of progressive accounting/finance experience.

Minimum Education Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Management or similar field from an accredited college or university

Required Skills:

Expert knowledge of accounting/finance and GAAP

Strong analytical, planning and organizational skills.

Strong skills in communicating, orally and in writing.

Excellent computer skills with an in-depth knowledge of Oracle Cloud and applicable software programs (i.e. spreadsheets, database, etc.)

Required Licenses & Certifications:

N/A

Required Languages:

English

Physical Requirements:

General office conditions.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

Preferred Experience:

N/A

Preferred Education Requirements:

CPA is a plus.

Preferred Skills:

N/A

The work environment characteristics described in the physical requirements section of the required skills & qualifications table are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities.*

Your Experience at DC Water:

At DC Water, our people make us an industry leader. Join a group of thinkers, innovators, and problem solvers focused on protecting life’s most precious resource in the nation’s capital.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing

The Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits discrimination against “qualified individuals with disabilities”.

If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to

perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please

email complianceada@dcwater.com .