Senior Accountant
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: This position performs accounting and financial analysis activities required for the timely and accurate maintenance of the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system. of NBC in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. Performs financial analysis to ensure that NBC’s financial statements, records and reporting requirements are accurately reflected in the ERP system. Prepare accruals as well as bank and account reconciliations to ensure accurate reporting of financial activity. Assists with the review and reconciliation of general ledger accounts, preparation of adjusting entries, and other activities required to complete month-end and year-end closings. Provides information to the auditors during the annual audit of the financial statements. Research, extracts, analyses, summarizes and prepares/presents reconciliations/analysis from the database and other financial records. Responsible for pulling the mapper from the JP Morgan web site. Responsible for reconciling the mapper to the Oracle report prior to posting activity to the general ledger. Pulls reports and reconciles the CIS customer service activity to the general ledger on a weekly and monthly basis. Maintains the master electricity account database to track electric usage, net metering credits and Purchase Power Agreement expense and prepares the accounting entries. Works with NBC staff, the electricity vendor, and outside parties to remedy billing issues. Responsible for ERP Accounts Receivable including daily deposits and monthly reconciliation to the general ledger. Records and tracks prepaid expense and reconciles the account to the ERP general ledger monthly. Stays current on the Governmental Accounting Standard Boards (GASB) standards and assists with the implementation of new GASB Statements. Performs other duties as assigned, within skill and experience capabilities.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
EDUCATION /EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s degree in accounting and two to five years of accounting experience performing advanced accounting duties, including use of computerized ERP systems
JOB SKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: This position requires a thorough knowledge of GAAP and financial practices/techniques gained through education and experience. Excellent communication and organizational skills. Proficient with Microsoft Office and computerized accounting systems. Strong attention to detail and good analytical skills
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) PROVISIONS:
REASONABLE ACCOMODATION: If an applicant is unable to perform any essential job functions because of their disability but can achieve the required results by means of a REASONABLE ACCOMODATION, then the individual shall not be considered unqualified for the position.
MEDICAL INFORMATION: Successful completion of a pre-placement physical examination and drug screen will be required after a conditional offer of employment has been made.
TO APPLY:
Apply within the application period as shown on notice. This Agency does not assume responsibility for applications sent through the mail. NOTE: The Narragansett Bay Commission union contracts allow a 3-day grace period for its members only.
APPLY ONLINE OR SEND RESUMES TO: resumes@narrabay.com (resumes must be in Word or PDF format), deliver to One Service Road, Providence, RI 02905 attention Human Resources, or Fax to 401-461-2242.