Job Details
Position:
Senior Accountant
Company:
Lancaster Area Sewer Authority - Lancaster, PA , United States
Job Description:
Employment Opportunity
Lancaster Area Sewer Authority is currently seeking an individual for the position of:
Senior Accountant
Who We Are: Lancaster Area Sewer Authority owns, operates, and maintains a public sewer system that serves more than 40,000 customers in 9 municipalities in Lancaster County. We have been serving our community for 50 years and strive to provide the highest quality of service at a reasonable cost. We are looking for an individual who is interested in our continued success.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Receive, review, and process vendor invoices, fees, and assessments for approval in accordance with internal controls & policies.
- Prepare financial reports, schedules, and month end budget analyses for review.
- Support month end and year end close processes, including journal entries, reconciliations, and accruals.
- Ensure accuracy and completeness in work.
- Process and reconcile credit card transactions in the financial system, reviewing documentation and receipts for completeness & proper coding.
- Prepare supporting documentation and payment vouchers for recurring and non-recurring monthly expenditures.
- Coordinate with vendors and internal departments to research & resolve invoice & purchase order discrepancies and payment issues.
- Perform reconciliations of bank accounts, investment accounts, and key balance sheet accounts; investigate & resolve variances.
- Job Type: Full-time – Dayshift – in-office. 8:00 am – 4:30 pm M-F
Education/Experience:
- Any combination of education and experience, which indicates possession of the skills, knowledge and abilities listed above. An example of acceptable qualifications for this position is completion of a bachelor’s degree in finance, business accounting, or related field such as Public or Business Administration with emphasis in accounting or finance, and at least 5 years of progressive experience in finance or accounting, preferably within the public sector. A master’s degree and auditing background are desirable.
Required Licenses/Certifications:
At time of hire, valid PA Driver’s License, Class C, and ability to meet and maintain eligibility for inclusion under LASA’s vehicle insurance policy, CPA certification is optional. Excellent benefits package.
Please apply on our website: www.lasa.org, or email: [email protected]
LASA is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Contact Information
Donna M. Nichols130 Centerville Road
Lancaster, PA 17603, United States
Phone: 7173445814
Fax: NA
[email protected]
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