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Accountant/Analyst

Accountant/Analyst

Purpose of Position: This position’s primary purpose is to support the Finance Director in collecting, reporting, and analyzing the financial activity of the district and the other special service districts it manages.

Essential Job Functions: •Assist in the preparation of financial reports such as financial statements and budgetperformance •Ensure compliance with applicable standards (i.e., GAAP, GASB), rules, regulations, and systemsof internal control •Aid in implementation of new accounting policies, standards, and guidelines •Provide accurate, timely, and relevant recording, reporting, and analysis of financialinformation •Identify areas for improvement and implement improvements to processes •Assist with and function as the primary point-of-contact for auditor requests •Handle sensitive information in a confidential manner •Work collaboratively with other accounting personnel within organization •Utilize math skills to analyze key financial data •Prepare financial reports on a determined schedule •Present financial reports and estimates to decision makers within the organization •Utilize technical skills to create charts and graphs for visual understanding •Research current economic and financial outlook •Provide solutions to accounting issues as they arise •Investigate and provide feedback on accounting irregularities •Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications, Education and Experience: •Master’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or related fields (preferred), or •Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related field, or an equivalentcombination of education, training, and experience •Two (2) to five (5) years of accounting/finance experience.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: •Excellent interpersonal skills to communicate effectively across the organization •Strong analytical and critical thinking skills Job post will remain open until filled •Thorough knowledge of general ledger accounting and account reconciliation •Critical math skills and a proven ability to do difficult calculations •Strong familiarity with productivity tools such as Microsoft Office Suite •Demonstrate intermediate to advanced skills and knowledge of Excel, as well as other MicrosoftOffice applications •Prior experience using database tools and spreadsheet software such as MySQL and Excel •Experience with accounting software – Caselle experience preferred •Comfort preparing and delivering reports to decision makers •Highly detail oriented •Excellent written and verbal communication •Ethical practice

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. •Work is regularly performed in a professional office environment. •Work requires sitting at a desk and working at a computer •Standard office equipment is routinely used •The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. •This is a largely sedentary role, work is performed primarily while sitting at a desk, in front of acomputer, in a professional office setting. Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operatecomputer system, 10-key adding machine, office phone system and various pieces of officeequipment. •While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands tofinger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: This is a full-time position. Regularly scheduled days and hours of work are Monday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. totaling forty (40) regular hours per week. This position is expected to attend the monthly board meeting. Additional hours of work occurring outside of regularly scheduled working hours and monthly board meeting are expected to be minimal.

Competency: To perform the job successfully, an individual must demonstrate the following competencies: •Attendance/Punctuality: is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities arecovered when absent; arrives at meetings and appointments on time. •Communication: speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens andgets clarification; responds well to questions; participates in meetings. •Professionalism: approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treatsothers with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; acceptsresponsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments. •Safety and Security: observes safety and security procedures; determines appropriate actionbeyond guidelines; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materialsproperly. •Teamwork: balances team and individual responsibilities; shows objectivity and openness toothers’ views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; putssuccess of team above own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goalsand objectives; supports everyone’s efforts to succeed; recognizes accomplishments of otherteam members. •Dependability: follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility forown actions; keeps commitments; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person withan alternate plan. •Quality: demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promotequality; applies feedback to improve performance; checks own work to ensure quality. •Initiative: volunteers readily; undertakes self-development activities; seeks increasedresponsibilities; takes independent actions and calculated risks; looks for and takes advantageof opportunities; asks for and offers help when needed. •Motivation: sets and achieves challenging goals; demonstrates persistence and overcomesobstacles; measures self against standard of excellence; takes calculated risks to accomplishgoals. •Planning/Organizing: prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans foradditional resources; sets goals and objectives; develops realistic action plans. •Interpersonal: focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; maintains confidentiality; listens toothers without interrupting; keeps emotions under control; remains open to others’ ideas andtries new things. •Problem Solving: identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzesinformation skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solvingsituations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics. •Judgment: displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment;supports and explains reasoning for decisions; includes appropriate people in decision-makingprocess; makes timely decisions.

AAP/EEO Statement: Jordanelle Special Service District is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to breastfeeding), national origin, age 40 or over, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, genetic information, or any other class or expression protected by applicable state or local law.

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.