Staff Accountant

About:

Mustang Special Utility District is a local governmental entity providing water and water reclamation utility service in Denton, Collin, and Grayson Counties of North Texas. We are the largest district of this type in Texas and in one of the fastest-growing areas of the country. comprising 34,000 connections over 200 sq. miles. Our motto is Second to None! Providing Life’s Most Precious Resource. We’re looking for a critical person to join our team as a Staff Accountant.

Description:

The Staff Accountant will perform a variety of accounting tasks including general ledger functions and reconciliations.  The Staff Accountant reports directly to the Financial Services Manager and will assist with financial reporting and year-end audit preparation.  Critical thinking and an eye for detail are vital in this position.

Duties:

Include, but are not limited to:

• Prepare general ledger reconciliations and process journal entries from multiple sources
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations
• Prepare monthly accounts receivable invoices and review aging reports
• Assist with Accounts Payable review and coding
• Assist with the preparation of monthly financial reports
• Prepare supplemental monthly reports
• Assist with annual budget and annual audit
• Perform related duties and fulfill responsibilities as required or assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field

• Two years of progressively responsible professional experience in accounting, finance, or a related field
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing

• Ability to form and maintain effective relationships with co-workers
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance

Conditions of Employment:

• Must have a valid Class "C" Driver's License before employment (must obtain Texas Class "C" driver's license within 30 days of hire per state law)
• Must pass a drug test, driver's license check, criminal history background check, and social security number verification check.

Work Environment:

This position primarily requires work in an indoor professional office work environment.

Additional:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. Mustang SUD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered for positions for which they have applied without regard to any characteristics protected by law. These general guidelines do not constitute an exhaustive list of qualifications or essential functions of the position. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age (over 40), physical or mental disability, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), citizenship, veteran’s status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.