Accountant -II

Job Purpose

Provide accounting support for the department, including financial statement and report preparation, and maintenance of the general ledger.

• Prepare for and assist with daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting tasks, such as:
  • Prepare monthly account reconciliations.
  • Prepare work papers and gather information for the annual financial audit.
  • Support monthly financial statements and large consumer reports preparation.
  • Support budget and projections preparation.
  • Support cost of service studies and rate adjustments.
  • Prepare work papers for Insurance renewal applications.
• Provide accounting support for functions within the department, with a focus on the general ledger, including the following:
  • Prepare and post journal entries.
  • Review and post accounts payable batches.
  • Prepare and post procurement card credit card logs.
  • Post daily customer service batches, misc receivable transactions, and reconcile banking activity.
  • Post daily Inventory batches.
  • Maintain fixed asset records, construction work in process records, and other records as required.
  • Track all fixed assets activities and book depreciation.
  • Track all capital and large projects spend and complete required project reporting.
  • Review daily bank transactions and reconcile monthly bank statements.
  • Administer the job sales billing process, including preparation of draft billings for approval by appropriate department.
  • Prepare monthly sales and use tax remittances and filings.
  • Prepare 1099 forms and filings
  • Prepare annual property tax and ad valorem tax reports.
  • Keep up to date on GASB and implement new GASB standards.

• Approve accounts payable prepayment reports, upload banking transactions and bank transfers online.
• Approve banking exceptions (Positive Pay) in online banking.
• Be point of contact for procurement credit cards and assist with credit card issues.
• Point of contact for FEMA claims and reporting.
• Maintain and add new chart of accounts and other set‐up in the accounting software.
• Serve as the subject matter expert for accounting software and help troubleshoot issues.
• Perform year‑end closing tasks.
• Serve as a co‑lead for audit and year‑end financial preparations.
• Provide guidance and assistance to Accountants and Specialist roles.

• Prepare reports for regulatory and non‑regulatory agencies and other internal reports as assigned.
• Review and process applications for Iowa sales tax and utility sales tax exemptions from local businesses.
• Act as backup for Accounting Supervisor as needed.
• Other duties as required.

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• A minimum of 1 year of accounting experience is preferred for Accountant I position. A minimum of 5 years accounting experience is preferred for Accountant II position. Prior experience with government/public utility experience (GASB) preferred.
• Previous payroll experience and knowledge of Iowa and Illinois state tax is a plus.
• Knowledge of GAAP regulations required.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and listening skills, with ability to build productive professional relationships and promote a team atmosphere.
• Proficiency with use of Microsoft Office Word and Excel at an intermediate level; proficiency with a computerized accounting and/or payroll system desired.
• Good judgment and critical thinking skills.
• Problem identification, analysis, and solving.

• Ability to work as part of a team, either as team leader or a member of a team.
• Ability to drive results and ensure work is accomplished properly, safely, and in a timely manner.
• Ability to work independently, effectively prioritize work, manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and adjust work priorities as needed to meet department/organizational objectives.
• Ability to use discretion in maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive information.
• Ability to operate office equipment, including 10-key, fax machine, and copier.

• Must be able to attend work on a regular basis and work extended hours as needed.

• Work environment is primarily in an office environment.
• Must comply with all safety and site rules at all locations.

Salary: $55000 - $74000 per year