Employment Opportunities
Listed below are other GSWSA current job openings. Please apply for these positions online:
Current Openings |
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Position Title |
Posting Date |
Closing Date |
| Water System Operator - Assets | 2025-02-21 01:15P | 2025-05-31 05:00P |
| Heavy Equipment Operator - Agricultural Operations | 2025-04-10 04:30P | 2025-05-31 05:00P |
| General Laborer/Utility Worker - Construction (Pipe Laying Crew) | 2025-04-10 02:00P | 2025-05-31 05:00P |
| Meter Reader | 2025-04-29 10:45A | 2025-05-31 12:00P |
| Custodian | 2025-04-17 09:00A | 2025-05-31 05:00P |
| General Laborer/Utility Worker - Construction (Work Order Crew) | 2025-04-10 10:50A | 2025-05-31 05:00P |
| Water Plant Operator - Bull Creek SWTP | 2025-05-08 12:30P | 2025-05-15 05:00P |
| Wastewater Plant Operator - East Outlying WWTPs | 2025-05-09 11:00A | 2025-05-16 05:00P |
| Chief of Accounting and Finance | 2025-05-12 11:00A | 2025-05-19 05:00P |
CHIEF OF ACCOUNTING & FINANCE
GENERAL DEFINITION OF WORK:
Oversees the Accounting and Finance Department and the Purchasing Department, direct the preparation of current financial reports and summaries, and create forecasts predicting future growth; does related work as required. Work is performed under general supervision. Supervision is exercised over all division personnel.
TYPICAL TASKS:
Prepares annual operating budget for Accounting and Finance Division; monitors and controls expenditures to operate within budget;
Develops and implements the two-year operating and capital budgets, making estimates and projections for revenues and rates; Updates the five-year operating and capital budgets; Prepares supporting information for presentation and approval by the Board of Directors;
Completes revenue, funding and rate projections for the 20-year plan;
Updates rate and specific fee calculations bi-annually;
Reviews analysis of accounting for capital assets and coordinates an internal audit of assets by department;
Monitors annual inventory count and reviews the related adjustments to the general ledger
Oversees fiscal year-end Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, including the MD&A, Letter of Transmittal, footnotes, as well as supplemental and statistical schedules;
Oversees completion of audit conducted by an independent auditor; creating a timeline and scheduling field work, organizing and reviewing work papers used as support for year-end statements;
Provides necessary information to actuary for the completion of the annual study for OPEB Liability estimates and makes monthly deposits to the trust;
Provides all schedules and support required for the completion of the annual Health Care Benefit Plan financial statements and audit completed by the independent auditor;
Prepares and presents monthly financial updates to the Board of Directors;
Oversees bi-weekly payroll, balancing quarterly and annual report, and processing W-2’s;
Oversees accounts payable and annual issuance of 1099’s after reviewing annual vendor payments over $600 and verifying TIN on file correlates with the IRS;
Analyzes investment opportunities for excess cash on hand;
Develops requests for proposals on Investment Management, Auditing and Cash Management Banking Services;
Manages debt liability, issuing new and refunding existing bond issuances when needed;
Updates the Official Statement for bond issuances, creates rating agency update presentation, and analyzes investment options for new funds;
Files annual continuing disclosure requirements for operating data;
Oversees completion of SRF loan applications and reimbursements, as well as reimbursements for grant funding
Guides Davis Bacon compliance and other federal reporting requirements;
Directs the initiation and completion of FEMA documentation and reimbursements;
Manages the preparation of all financial statements, including income statements, balance sheet and statement of cash flows;
Reviews and approves the Special Purpose District application for submission to the Secretary of State;
Oversees the annual unclaimed property submission to the Secretary of State;
Approves monetary changes to purchase orders in excess of 5% of the original contract amount;
Ensures purchasing programs follow Board approved policies;
Establishes and ensures general safety guidelines are followed by division personnel;
Performs other related tasks as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Comprehensive knowledge of general laws and administrative policies governing utility finance practices and procedures; comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices of accounting and budgeting in a public utility; ability to evaluate complex financial systems and efficiently formulate and install accounting methods, procedures, forms and records; ability to prepare informative financial reports; ability to plan, organize, direct and evaluate the work of subordinate employees; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with division chiefs, GSWSA customers, and officials; ability to formulate long-range fiscal planning; ability to operate a vehicle; ability to stand, walk and to sit for extended periods of time, lift and carry up to 50 lbs., reach, bend, stoop, kneel, handling objects with hands and/or fingers and other varying physical requirements.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Bachelors in Accounting from an accredited college or university, Master’s in Business Administration or Accounting, and 8 years of experience in finance administration including 5 years of supervisory experience. A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification is preferred.
THIS POSITION IS OPEN IN THE ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE DEPARTMENT. THE SALARY RANGE IS $123,323.20 - $203,486.40. THE DEADLINE OF RECEIPT OF APPLICATION IS 5:00PM, MONDAY, MAY 19, 2025.