Senior Accountant

Overview

The Senior Accountant is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the day-to-day accounting for A/R, A/P, GL, payroll, budgeting, financial statements, capital assets, project and grant accounting, data compilation and analysis, financial and budgetary analysis and reporting, training, and other accounting related activities for the District.

East Cherry Creek Valley Water and Sanitation District (ECCV) has been sustaining our community by providing safe and reliable water since 1962. Sourced from the South Platte River and non-tributary aquifers, ECCV distributes water to approximately 65,000 customers in the eastern portions of the City of Centennial and unincorporated Arapahoe County. As the area has grown into a thriving district of homes, schools, and businesses, ECCV has been there, providing the water the community needs with excellence and efficiency.

At ECCV, our commitment begins with our people. Through cooperation, openness, and respect, our teams and departments collaborate to realize our shared mission of providing safe, reliable water to our community. At ECCV, we prioritize trust, teamwork, and communication. We encourage and support our employees by offering flexible schedules, including up to 2 days remote work after 6 months employment and an excellent benefits package that includes:

• Employer fully funded 401(a) Pension Plan and Health Reimbursement Plan, with 100% vesting immediately.
• Outstanding group insurance plans and options offered:
  Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, with two Employee Assistance Plans (EAPs). Various plans and elections will have little to no premium cost to employees.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual and nine paid holidays annually.
• Other benefits include Tuition Assistance, 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, Wellness Reimbursements, Flexible Spending Accounts, and supplemental insurances such as Colonial, Legal Shield, and Pet Insurance.

• Financial Oversight:
  Manage general ledger, financial reporting, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Budget Oversight:
  Direct annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
• Audit & Compliance:
  Coordinate external audits and ensure adherence to accounting standards and tax regulations.
• Team Coordination and Oversight:
  Oversees the day-to-day operations of the accounting team. Schedules and assigns daily work of Staff Accountants, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently and accurately.
• Strategic Analysis:
  Provide financial insights and recommendations to support organizational decision-making.
• Internal Controls:
  Develop and maintain policies and procedures to safeguard assets and improve processes.
• Organization-Wide Support:
  Serve as trusted resource for managers, supervisors and external partners on accounting and financial matters.
• Participates in continuous improvement initiatives and provides input and feedback on department policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
• Maintains regular and predictable attendance as scheduled to meet the needs of organization, which may include overtime as needed.

• Comprehensive knowledge of the principles, practices, and requirements of accounting; governmental accounting standards, auditing practices, general ledger coding and accounting systems.
• Strong understanding of federal, state, and local tax regulations.
• Strong initiative, problem solving, analytical, critical thinking, organizational, and time management skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; accurately analyze and communicate accounting data and information; perform a variety of mathematical calculations; make independent decisions, prioritize, and meet deadlines.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office Applications, including spreadsheet design and macro creation, database programming, etc.
• Previous experience with accounting software;
  Sage Intacct and AVID Bill Pay preferred.
• Active status as Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration.
• 6+ years progressively responsible general accounting experience.
• Governmental or auditing experience preferred.
• Fund Accounting preferred.
• Must possess a valid driver s license and pass a background and credit check.

This position consists primarily of office work and requires occasional operation of a district vehicle to various work sites. Office work requires the ability to operate standard office equipment, such as computers, phones, photocopiers and fax machines. This position requires the ability to sit for extended periods of time with hand/eye coordination: for repetitive motion and data entry. Position includes the occasional lifting and/or moving of items up to 50 pounds and regular lifting of 10 pounds of office items.

The physical…