Accountant, Financial Analyst, Financial Reporting

Overview

Classification:
Business Analyst

Work Hours:

40+ hours / week: M – F

About KUB: KUB is one of the largest public utilities in the country providing safe, reliable, and affordable electric, gas, water, wastewater, and fiber services to more than 520,000 customers in Knoxville and parts of seven surrounding counties. We are looking for employees who want to be a part of a mission-driven organization with strong values that support a skilled, diverse, and inclusive workforce.

About the Role:

Join our team as a detail-oriented and analytical Accountant where you’ll focus on key general ledger responsibilities as well as potential budgeting and forecasting initiatives. This role will assist with the preparation of journal entries and financial statements, and will require the analysis of complex financial data to produce insightful, actionable reports. Success in this position requires strong collaboration with cross-functional teams, a deep understanding of corporate or governmental accounting, and a passion for precision and meaningful financial impact.

The ideal candidate excels in a fast-paced environment, delivers high-quality results, and consistently provides exceptional customer service.

• Assist with the preparation of journal entries and financial statements.
• Analyze complex financial data to produce insightful, actionable reports.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support accurate reporting and financial decisions.
• Maintain accuracy and integrity of general ledger and financial records.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance from an accredited four-year college or university
• One (1) to three (3) years of experience in related field
• Strong communication, interpersonal, written, oral, and team skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to work independently on projects in a timely manner
• Experience and proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Valid driver’s license
• Please note that due to job responsibilities, KUB does not provide immigration sponsorship for and/or based on this position.

• CPA, MBA, or advanced degree is preferred
• Three (3) years experience in related field
• Knowledge in the utility industry
• Strong analytical and technological skills
• Experience with accounting applications/enterprise software

Sedentary work; exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time in normal office conditions, but does involve walking or standing outside periodically for inspections, customer calls, etc. Work requires no unusual physical demands.

Physical demands for a specific position within this classification may vary and/ or exceed those demands described above.

• Phase 1 – Apply online .org
• Phase 2 – Experience, training, and education evaluation
• Phase 3 – Interview with department representatives
• Phase 4 – Written, performance, and behavioral exercises
• Phase 5 – Background Investigation
• Phase 6 – Physical assessment and/or drug screen*
• * KUB is part of the Tennessee Drug Free Workplace Program
• If special accommodations are needed at any phase of the selection process, please notify Human Resources in advance.

Knoxville Utilities Board is an Equal Opportunity Employer