Senior Accountant

Company Summary

The SJRA is a public entity whose mission is to develop, conserve, and protect the water resources of the San Jacinto River basin. Its primary purpose is to implement long-term, regional projects related to water supply and water quality. SJRA delivers raw water to both municipal and industrial consumers and provides water treatment and wastewater services through the ownership, operation, and maintenance of infrastructure including reservoirs, groundwater wells, surface water and wastewater treatment plants, pump stations, lift stations, and miles of open channel and conveyance systems.

Position Summary

The Senior Accountant works closely with the business to provide complete project accounting for assigned areas. This role provides in-depth analysis, identifies areas of opportunity, and issues early warnings against risk so that the best business decisions can be made regarding financials. The role requires the ability to work with both internal and external customers and supervise junior staff as required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Other duties may be assigned.)

- Makes ongoing judgments regarding application of generally accepted accounting principles to financial statement entries subject to management review; applies new accounting standards to financial statements under general direction of the Controller.

- Reviews and reconciles general ledger entries and allocations on a regular / monthly basis.

- Validates invoices submitted for project expenses as specified in Contracts and Professional Service Agreements; validates and ensures required supporting documentation is attached.

- May assist Controller with annual monitoring and assurance of compliance with bond covenants by working with financial consultants, bond attorneys and others in a timely manner for development of loan/bond applications, Preliminary Official Statements, Final Official Statements, and continuing disclosures.

- Coordinates with Project Managers and others responsible for project accounts to monitor and report expenditures by project, work order, and funding source. Manages Construction in Process accounts and Fixed Asset accounts.

- Coordinates with Project Managers, Division, GA Department Managers, and other relevant staff to monitor and analyze budget expenditures and financials in accordance with reporting and procedural standards; provides financial reporting and analysis, assesses accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards.

- Continuously monitors Accounting System and other associated integrated systems; suggests and implements changes to improve operation and efficiency in its use.

- Prepares work papers, financial statements, and various reports for federal, state, and other outside agencies as well as for internal accounting and auditing.

- Assists the Controller with preparation of annual budget, including capital projects and annual financial budget.

- Prepares for prolonged emergency operations and/or performs activities as directed during recovery from prolonged emergency operations.

- Coordinates and facilitates recruitment, training, mentoring, counseling, discipline, and development of staff, strategically geared to meet the overall goals and objectives of the designated area of business, collaborating with Human Resources as appropriate.

- This position is classified as secondary essential personnel. The individual holding this position will be required to work as required in (1) preparation for an emergency event and/or (2) during recovery from an emergency event as directed by their direct supervisor, Department/Division Manager, the appropriate Senior Level Manager, or the General Manager.

Benefits

SJRA offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes:

- Health

- Dental

- Vision

- Life insurance

- Tuition assistance

- Paid Time Off

- Retirement Savings Plan in which SJRA contributes 8% automatically and matches up to an additional 4% of the employees’ contribution.

Requirements

- Bachelor’s degree in business is required. Equivalent combination of education and experience considered.

- At least 5 years’ accounting experience, preferably construction/project management related accounting.

- CPA (Certified Public Accountant) preferred.

- Texas Driver's License with Insurable driving record Required.