Accountant Job at Trinity River Authority of Texas, Arlington, TX

  • Trinity River Authority of Texas
  • Arlington, TX

Job Description

Chief Financial Officer Controller

ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES: Chief Financial Officer Controller Manager, Accounting Manager, Assistant, Accounting Manager, Cash & Capital Project Financing Accountant, Senior

POSITION SUMMARY: This position is responsible to the Controller for monitoring accounts and proper expenditure of funds to ensure that the controls in place are maintained.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Review accounting records and transactions to assure conformance to statues, statewide fiscal rules and accounting system procedures, policies and procedures, and generally accepted accounting principles.
  • Maintain and review fixed assets, inventory audits and reconciliations to the General Ledger. Verifies the existence and proper identification of assets at the plant sites.
  • Review financial system revenues and expenditures for proper classification and analyze transactions to resolve problems. Propose corrections and adjustments as needed.
  • Reconcile bond funds sources and uses of funds and GL to Activities and prepares monthly Bond Status Report.
  • Prepare accurate and timely financial reports including fund and grant reporting.
  • Review budget to actual and take necessary action for budget amendments.
  • Corresponds with representatives from internal departments, local, regional, state, and federal agencies regarding matters involving status of projects, funding, reporting, and requirements.
  • Determines proper capitalization on completed construction projects. Assists in year-end construction accounting journal entries.
  • Perform related duties and responsibilities as needed by the Chief Financial Officer.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: This position does not regularly provide work leadership or full personnel management to any employees.

FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY: Accounting for $2.1 billion in assets, $1.6 billion in liabilities, $200 million in revenues, and $175 million in expenses.

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree in accounting.

EXPERIENCE: No prior experience necessary. Two years of progressive accounting and finance experience at the professional level preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Valid Texas Driver's license.

KNOWLEDGE: None

SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Ability to use independent thought and judgement with regard to repetitive and detailed work. Must be able to perform mathematical calculations in order to analyze and interpret financial data. Individuals must be able to communicate effectively with others.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: This position requires minimal physical exertion with daily lifting requirements generally under 10 pounds. Activities may include carrying office materials, pulling and pushing file drawers and organizing paperwork.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Duties are almost always carried out in an office environment.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED: Office machines, including computer, calculator, adding machine, copy machine, microfilm reader, and scanner.

Skills:

  • Preferred: Mathematical Skills Expert

Education:

  • Required: Bachelors or better in Accounting.

Licenses & Certifications:

  • Preferred: Valid TX Driver Lic

Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Job Tags

Work at office, Local area

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