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Sr. Manager, Accounting

WSSC Water -
Laurel, MD

Job Details

Full-time
$159,015 - $270,756 a year

Qualifications

Preparation of internal financial performance reports
Internal controls
System administration
Management
Data analysis reporting
Spreadsheets
Corporate training
Software implementation
Financial statement analysis
System design
Research
Corporate accounting
Supervising experience
Bachelor's degree
Financial records management
Managing financial analysis teams
GAAP
Project management experience in finance
Managing accounting teams
General ledger system implementation
Financial statement interpretation
Managing projects
Systems & applications support
Systems analysis
Financial systems implementation
Technical Proficiency
Data manipulation
Data analysis software
Staff development

Full Job Description

The Sr. Manager, Accounting directs advanced professional accounting and analysis of a varied nature, manages the work of professional accountants and functional implementers and coordinates financial system (General Ledger, Assets and Accounts Receivable) activities and sub-system interfaces to the general ledger.

Essential Functions

Coordinates financial system (General Ledger and Capital Assets ) activities and sub-system interfaces to the general ledger
- Monitors on-going system operations, performing routine maintenance and managing upgrade/implementation processes (includes non-financial systems impacting the general ledger, capital assets and subledger activities )
- Designs and coordinates user acceptance testing and testing of new system functionality
- Coordinates with vendors, and/or IT to identify and resolve programming and functionality problems
- Represents financial system end users in projects/discussions with information systems personnel, and other system/module administrators
- Actively participates in the implementation of new or enhanced systems that will impact accounting/analysis data
- Contributes expertise to cross-functional workgroups to enhance the data and process coordination between and among business units and software modules
- Applies relevant techniques and processes to ensure that data integrity, internal controls, and audit trails are maintained throughout all applications
- Subject matter expert in General Ledger and all other subledger systems

Responsible for the design, preparation and distribution of annual US GAAP Financials, monthly internal Comparative Financial Statements and management reports;
- Manages data analysis in the creation of month end reports
- Directs research and reporting of analytical reviews/variance analyses of the balance sheet and results of operations

Manages annual activities with external auditors to support the year-end (US GAAP) and OMB Circular A-133 audits
- Reviews audit work papers and supporting schedules and documentation for external financial reporting
- Researches and remains up to date with new technical accounting standards and Federal and State regulations, coordinating the writing of position papers and memos
- Advises on the accounting treatment of unusual transactions
- Initiates process improvement initiatives and updates Commission-wide internal control memorandums annually for the external auditors
- Coordinates the development and maintenance of Accounting Procedures in compliance with accepted accounting and regulatory requirements
- Manages the development of annual audited financial statements and the annual uniform financial report for the State of Maryland

Manages the maintenance of the general ledger and reconciliation of accounts
- Ascertains the reliability of management data developed within WSSC Water and establishes processes to safeguard integrity
- Initiates process improvement initiatives
- Implements operating, control, and reporting improvements
- Manages performance of advanced professional accounting and analysis of a varied nature

Directs the work of professional accountants/financial analysts
- Performs performance management evaluations in accordance with Commission policies
- Instructs employees on technical accounting issues and the interpretations and application of rules, regulations and accounting procedures

Manages the following:
- The review and payment of quarterly bills from DC Water for WSSC Water’s portion of costs under a regional agreement (the Blue Plains Intermunicipal Agreement of 2012), providing for wastewater treatment at the Blue Plains facility in Washington DC
- The timely reconciliation and preparation of bills to DC Water for costs related to Biosolids Handling, sewer pumping stations, and sewer meter vaults
- The timely reconciliation and preparation of bills to the City of Rockville for their portion of the Blue Plains costs
- The true-up analysis of Rockville operating and maintenance costs upon communication of audit results

Coordinates the analysis of historical costs and anticipated trends to establish annual Front Foot Benefit Rates and House Connection Charges
Oversees performance of reconciliation, reporting and analysis of house connection data
Directs performance of monthly indirect cost allocations, including analysis and resolution of discrepancies
Monitors standard rate allocation results and recommends changes based on cost analysis
Coordinates the preparation of special and periodic studies, ad hoc analysis and reporting as requested by internal customers and the CFO
Routinely interacts with management and staff throughout the Commission and coordinates with actuaries, auditors, and federal, state and local government staffs on accounting matters

Other Functions

Represents the CFO in matters of accounting policies and procedures
Advises the CFO on technical accounting issues and their relationship to the preparation of financial statements
Advises the CFO on the relationship of accounting policies and practices to generally accepted accounting principles and Financial and Governmental Accounting Standards Board procedures
Establishes and maintains the Accounting Procedures Manual for Commission-wide use
Coordinates troubleshooting and problem resolution of issues impairing the operation of financial systems and/or processes
Performs other related duties as required

Work Environment And Physical Demands

Work is performed in a business casual office environment

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Thorough knowledge of accounting theory, principles and practices (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), applicable AICPA Industry Guides and Pronouncements) and their application to a wide variety of transactions and problem resolution
Thorough knowledge of principles and practices of analytical review, including problem definition, setting evaluation criteria, and analysis of alternatives; ability to analyze financial information and prepare complex financial and administrative reports
Thorough knowledge of internal controls
Ability to analyze and interpret accounting and financial records and recommend improvements
Thorough knowledge of WSSC Water’s accounting system and regulations governing the Commission’s operations
Excellent project management skills including the ability to coordinate multiple projects, work independently and meet deadlines
Demonstrated skills in developing and presenting accurate and complete financial reports;
Ability to plan, organize and coordinate the technical work of accountants and financial analysts, and provide effective training
Demonstration of advanced skill and proficiency in the utilization of spreadsheets, databases, general ledger applications and related sub-ledgers, data manipulation and reporting tools;
Overall knowledge of the Commission and its operations
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of management and external organizations/individuals

Minimum Education, Experience Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
8+ years of experience in public or corporate accounting, auditing, or combination thereof, including:
- 3+ years of recent experience in the operation and maintenance of general ledger software (Oracle General Ledger or equivalent)
- 2+ years of experience in financial analysis
- 3+ years of supervisory/management experience
- Prior experience in the design and installation of accounting/financial systems and related sub-ledgers
- Experience with GASB and FASB pronouncements and their application, preparation and analysis of financial statements in accordance with GAAP

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