Utilities - Senior Accountant

Position Introduction:

Facilities Management is seeking a Senior Accountant to support the financial operations of the Utilities Division. This position plays a critical role in managing complex utility accounting functions, providing advanced financial analysis, and ensuring accurate reporting, budgeting, and rate development for campus utility services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform advanced financial analyses to support utility rate modeling, capital project oversight, and strategic budget planning.
• Develop, validate, and implement utility rate structures and related financial models.
• Analyze utility usage and historical costs, identify trends or anomalies, and communicate findings to campus stakeholders.
• Prepare and design complex financial reports and customized reporting tools for utility operations.
• Forecast utility usage and costs, conduct variance analyses, and support long-term financial planning.
• Maintain continuity and accuracy in essential accounting functions, including commodity billing and invoice processing.
• This position is ideal for an experienced accounting professional seeking an opportunity to provide strategic financial oversight and support the University's critical utility operations.

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Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 18 hours of accounting coursework.
• 24 months experience as a professional Accountant.

Required Certifications and Licenses:

None