Accountant

($26.83 - $30.60/hourly)

The Western Lake Superior Sanitary District (WLSSD), a nationally recognized leader in environmental protection and pollution prevention, seeks a qualified full-time Accountant with strong payroll experience, financial statement preparation, budgeting, variance analysis and general ledger reconciliations.

WLSSD offers its employees a wide range of benefits along with competitive wages, salaries, and advancement opportunities. Benefits includes:

• Medical & Dental Insurance
• Retirement Savings programs
• Pension through the Public Employees Retirement Association
• Flexible Benefits Plan
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Holidays and Vacation Days
• Wellness program focusing overall employee health and wellness.
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Training opportunities
   

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• A bachelor’s degree in Accounting and two years full-time professional accounting experience.
• Payroll experience working with union contracts preferred.
• Certified Management Accountant preferred.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of accounting principles, procedures and practices
• Ability to apply accounting principles, procedures and practices to work assignments.
• Ability to audit and analyze data to ensure the accuracy of financial statements
• Ability to implement adequate internal controls using segregation of duties to safeguard District assets
• Knowledge of computer software programs and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System
• Knowledge of the accounting cycle pertaining to budgeting, accounting, reporting and auditing
• Ability to complete responsibilities ethically and maintain confidentiality with sensitive information
• Ability to interpret and explain contracts, policies and procedures
• Ability to maintain compliance with various policies and regulations
• Possess clear and effective written and verbal communications skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and effectively prioritize multiple tasks while meeting deadlines
• Ability to be flexible in adapting to changes in priorities, assignments, and other interruptions that may impact deadlines
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions and to establish and maintain effective working relationships in a team environment with co-workers, internal customers and external customers
   

JOB FUNCTIONS

• Develops, maintains, analyzes, and interprets accounting information and fiscal data to provide a wide range of clearly defined accounting services, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting to be in compliance with GAAP
• In charge of the accounts receivable process including billing, cash receipts, collections and all applicable reporting
• Accountable for the accounts payable process and required reporting including invoice processing and vendor payments
• Responsible for processing salary and hourly payroll including electronic employee master files, deduction records, absence plan records and all required reporting
• Develops and prepares budgets for decision making and analysis
• Oversees District funds to maximize earnings
• Ensures accuracy of capital assets and related financing to comply with debt requirements
• Ensures compliance with statutory requirements and develops procedures relating to financial matters, District policies and regulations
• Supports District inventory personnel through timely completion of cycle counts, vending issues and reconciliations
• Provides coverage in the Finance department to support daily activities as needed
• Maintains effective working relationships with fellow employees, supervisors and the general public
• Maintains a constant awareness of safe work practices
• Monitors compliance with the District Safety Program to complete work without accidents or injuries
• Attends in-service training as required by supervisor
• Performs related duties as assigned

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