Accountant/Procurement Specialist

Full-Time Position, Pay Grade 7

Starting Salary: $41,912 - $65,020 DOE

Closing Date: Until Filled

POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for supporting the finance team in performing basic accounting duties, including data entry, reconciliations, and invoice processing to support accurate and timely accounting and assisting with month-end closing procedures.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

- 3+ years of Accounting experience

- Working knowledge of tax laws and GAAP

- Strong financial analysis skills

- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

- Strong organizational and stress management skills

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly with Excel

- Ability to work with little to no supervision

APPLICANTS MEETING THE ABOVE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS WILL BE EVALUATED FOR PREVIOUS TRAINING OR EXPERIENCE IN THE DUTIES, KNOWLEDGE. SKILLS AND ABILITIES DESCRIBED. THOSE APPLICANTS WHOSE TRAINING AND/OR EXPERIENCE BEST RELATE WILL BE GIVEN FIRST CONSIDERATION FOR THIS POSITION. APPLICANTS WILL BE EVALUATED ON THE LENGTH AND QUALITY OF WORK EXPERIENCE OF A RELATED NATURE IN PREVIOUS POSITIONS AND ON OTHER FACTORS SUCH AS:

-  Absenteeism records                                                                                                  

-  Current job performance ratings

-  Reference from previous employers attesting to work habits, punctuality, reliability

-  Academic record

APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THE ABILITY TO WORK WELL WITH SUPERVISORS, DEPARTMENT PERSONNEL AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Assist Director of Finance with coordination of accounting functions and programs.

- Assist the Director of Finance with approval of accounts payable transactions including payroll.

- Assist the Director of Finance Administrator with monitoring cash balances and investments for all Utility accounts.

- Prepare, examine, or analyze accounting records, financial statements, or other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards.

- Prepare financial analyses and reports.

- Assist with revenue and expenditure projections.

- Assist with preparing and monitoring budgets.

- Maintain and reconcile balance sheet and general ledger accounts.

- Assist with annual audit preparations.

- Investigate and resolve audit findings, account discrepancies, and issues of non-compliance

- Contribute to the development of new or amended accounting systems, programs, and procedures.

- Manages major purchases of goods and services to meet Utility needs, insuring cost efficiency and procurement policy compliance.

- Responsible for accurate, timely, and compliant billing process for Pretreatment Customers.

- Perform other accounting duties and support all staff as required or assigned.

- Assist with processing payroll and payroll liabilities as needed when the payroll administrator is out of the office.

- Assist the Director of Finance with the month end Financial Statements and Cash Disbursements for the Wastewater Committee.

North Little Rock Wastewater complies with Executive Order 11246, as amended, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran’s Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations. North Little Rock Wastewater is committed to achieving a diverse workforce through application of its affirmative action, equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policy in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training.

APPLICANTS SHOULD SUBMIT A STANDARD NLR WASTEWATER APPLICATION FORM TO:

NORTH LITTLE ROCK WASTEWATER, HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT

7400 BAUCUM PIKE, NORTH LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS 72117

If Mailed: P. O. Box 17898, N. Little Rock, AR 72117

Applications can be picked up in Admin Office or can be completed online at https://www.nlrwu.gov/employment-opportunities/employment-application