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Charleston Water System · 4 hours ago

Director of Accouting

Charleston, SC

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$127K/yr - $216K/yr

7+ years exp

Charleston Water System is seeking a Director of Accounting to oversee all accounting activities, including financial reporting and coordination with external auditors. The role involves directing accounting functions, ensuring compliance with accounting principles, and developing departmental policies.

Government

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Direct, coordinate and supervise, directly or indirectly, all accounting office functions and personnel which includes payroll, accounts payable, cash accounting, cost, fixed assets, travel, general accounting and customer service data interfacing to the general ledger

Ensure financial policies are established and enforced in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles

Formulate and update Accounting Department policies and procedures. Effectively communicate policy changes throughout the organization in a manner that is understandable to non-accountants

Write, interpret, and apply internal policies and procedures, external laws, regulations and/or contracts for the accounting operation

Keep informed of changes in the accounting field including Governmental Accounting Board Pronouncements, Statements, and Implementation Guides

Ensure all established schedules/deadlines are met including frequent staff meetings

Responsible for the investment of CWS funds and initiating the transfers of money between accounts

Determine short and long-range objectives for the Accounting Department. Ensure they are consistent with the organization’s objectives

Develop an annual budget for efficient operation of the department

Coordinate and direct the preparation of monthly and annual financial reports, financial analyses and general ledger reconciliations. Review the financial statements for accuracy

Ensure performance reviews are timely

Direct the Accounting part of the planning, design, and implementation of complex accounting information systems and enhancements such as Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), customer service, payroll & inventory

Regular attendance is required

Job performance must conform to all CWS policies and procedures

Participate in appropriate organizations and attend seminars, workshops, etc

Advise the Chief Financial Officer of department operations

Ensure detailed written SOIs and checklists are reviewed and tested for department

Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualification

Accounting principlesERP systemsFinancial reportingAnalytical skillsSupervisory experienceDependabilityCommunication skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

B.S. degree in Accounting or Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting and seven years (7) years of increasingly responsible experience (preferably in the utility field) with at least three (3) years in a supervisory capacity

Experience must be progressively responsible and diverse accounting experience in which a broad exposure to all areas of accounting and accounting principles, practices and procedures was acquired with at least three (3) years in a supervisory capacity

Extensive knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles

Advanced knowledge of ERP systems, automated payroll systems, inventory, utility customer service systems, job order cost system, and advanced spreadsheet software programs

Possess analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to work and communicate effectively with all levels of management

Prior work record indicating dependability and conscientiousness