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Charleston Water System · 3 days ago

Cost Accountant 26-019

Charleston, SC

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$27.58/hr - $42.76/hr

7+ years exp

Charleston Water System is seeking a Cost Accountant to maintain detailed subsidiary ledgers for capital water and wastewater projects. The role involves reconciling accounts, preparing journal entries, and collaborating with various departments to ensure timely project closures.

Government

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Reconcile and analyze assigned accounts to the general ledger monthly

Prepare journal entries to complete monthly accounting cycle, annual audit, and any adjusting entries necessary to reconcile subsidiary records to the general ledger

Maintain information on financial ERP system (Dynamics 365 F&O) and using spreadsheet programs and/or database programs to aid in preparing monthly and/or annual analyses for assigned accounts

Verify all source documents are correctly charged and pertain to the project using sound technical judgment

Work with various departments to close out projects in a timely manner

Participate in the implementation team for project, asset & budget tracking software (PowerPlan) through testing and go-live stages as well as ongoing use

Monitor GAAP standards in area of responsibility

Accountable for the timely completion of assigned year-end audit schedules, annual functional area incentives and any assigned financial/accounting reports

Ongoing testing of accounting and project management related software during upgrades

Regular attendance is required

Job performance must conform to all CWS policies and procedures

Specific knowledge of CWS Environmental Management System Policy and Procedures

Develop and/or revise detailed SOIs and checklists for major job responsibilities

Report statistics on areas of responsibility

Assist in revising, directing and implementing company policy in areas of responsibility

Maintain files, records and other needed information

Assist internal customers with their needs

Develop, suggest and perform testing on financial management system enhancements or corrections

Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualification

Dynamics 365 F&OGAAP standardsAccounting principlesAnalytical skillsSpreadsheet softwarePeople skillsWord processing softwareNegotiation skills

Required

B. S. degree in Accounting or Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting and one year experience or a combination of education and experience in Accounting to equal seven (7) years

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

Moderate knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and concepts

Good analytical skills

Good negotiation and people skills

Advanced knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet software programs

Prior work record indicating dependability and conscientiousness

Sedentary work occasionally positioning self to exert up to 20 lbs of force and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift and transport objects

Ability to visually observe and comprehend computer/terminal screens, reports and correspondence for approval and reconciliation purposes, data input and filing

Ability to effectively use personal computers with printer; telephone; calculator; copy machine; fax machine; and assigned software

Ability to express or exchange ideas by means of written and oral communications

Ability to receive detailed information through written and oral communication

Ability to identify, reach and handle documents as required to perform the essential job functions and to maintain an accurate record keeping system