Closing Date to Apply: Open Until Filled
Salary: $74,297.60to$119,620.80
Typically, selected candidates are hired at a salary rate between the minimum and midpoint of the range.
Benefits: This link below will provide you with Grant PUD’s benefit that may be available if hired, different employee types are eligible for different benefits.
Grant PUD – Unified Insurance Program (uip-wa.org)
Grant County PUD is a drug free workplace. A pre-employment drug screen and background check will be administered as part of the hiring process.
Position Summary
The Senior Accountant is responsible for assisting the Accounting Supervisor. The position applies appropriate accounting theory to daily transactions as well as significant events. Position works with minimal direction, unless clarification is needed.
Responsibilities require a high degree of concentration, ingenuity, initiative and outstanding judgment in working on very involved and complex tasks. Duties involved require knowledge of District policies and procedures and their application to situations not previously covered.
Essential Functions
Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the followingrepresentative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and dutiesperformed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- The Senior Accountant is responsible for the controls and compliance of district accounting functions in the areas of:
- Financial Statement Preparation
- Fund Accounting
- Plant Accounting
- General Ledger Maintenance
- Payables Processing
- Receivables Processing
- Payroll Processing
- Financial accounting interfaces
- Misc. Financial Reporting Functions
- In addition, the Senior Accountant is required to become familiar with the functions in the areas of:
- Work Order Ledger Maintenance
- Stores Accounting
- Treasury/Cash/Investment Accounting
- Debt Transactions and Reporting
- Recommend ways to reduce costs and enhance revenue.
- Prepare workpapers for External Auditors.
- Analyze financial statements for variances which includes research and documentation.
- Thinks strategically and understand how decisions may impact others beyond their assigned area of responsibility.
- Assessing internal controls, including risk assessments and reviews of risk area.
- Reconcile accounts monthly to ensure accurate reporting and general ledger maintenance.
- Assignments cover substantial areas of work and must be personally driven to meet deadlines, oversee work, and multi task.
- Requires working knowledge of accounting practices and principles – where experience is applied to new situations to determine proper procedures.
- Professional judgment is essential and requires proper application of accounting pronouncements and theory.
- Must be able to train co-workers throughout the District on processes that interface with accounting.
- Project management and proactive planning and execution of routine deadlines is critical. Will oversee multiple projects from staff going on concurrently. Proactive communication is essential.
- Ability to perform the duties of the Accounting Supervisor when needed.
- Demonstrates commitment to Grant PUD’s mission, vision, values, strategic plan, and Grant PUD / IBEW Local 77 Code of Excellence.
- Understand and adhere to compliance requirements for this position that may include laws, regulations, security guidelines, Grant PUD policies & procedures.
- Actively participate in all aspects of our safety program, including but not limited to:
- Follow al safety policies and procedures.
- Alerting Supervisors and coworkers to unsafe or hazardous working conditions.
- Report any safety incidents or close calls within 24 hours to your supervisor.
- Accept feedback from supervisors and coworkers regarding your own safety performance.
Education and Experience
Required
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration with a major in Accounting or Finance.
- 4 years’ experience in Public Utility, preferably in accounting.
Preferred
- CPA or CMA
License and Certification
Required
- A valid State driver’s license with no restrictions is required. Occasional travel to other Grant PUD locations required.
Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge: Required technical knowledge includes GAAP pronouncements and requirements, including GASB, BARS and FERC. Knowledge of computer systems and software including spreadsheets, database programming, word processing, and presentation graphics. The knowledge and ability to apply accounting theory and professional judgment is essential. Knowledge of State and Federal laws related to tax reporting and remittance.
- Skills: Requires problem solving and team facilitation skills. Demonstrate effective and accurate communication skills, in both written and verbal forms, in interactions with other employees, vendors and/or customers. Must be an effective trainer in small and large group settings. Must be a creative thinker with good problem solving and decision-making skills.
- Abilities: Demonstrated team skills including ability to motivate, constructively criticize, organize and delegate. Must have good general people and leadership skills to effectively coach in a team environment. Demonstrate ability to exercise sound judgement in making decisions and evaluating people, and ability to handle multiple tasks. Must be able to control and manage stress in a positive manner. Ability to safeguard confidential information. Ability to develop software systems and controls.
Physical Requirements
- Position may be eligible for hybrid work arrangement: ☒Yes • No
- Per Grant County PUD policy all employees are required to work at their designated headquarters at least two days per week.
- Majority of work is performed in a standard office setting.
- Typical shift of employees in this position: ☒8 hours • 9 hours • 10 hours • 12 hours
*For a full list of requirements, the applicant/incumbent should refer to the Physical Capacity Evaluation (PCE).
The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions for this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas.