East Cherry Creek Valley Water and Sanitation District (ECCV) has been sustaining our community by providing safe and reliable water since 1962. Sourced from the South Platte River and non-tributary aquifers, ECCV distributes water to approximately 65,000 customers in the eastern portions of the City of Centennial and unincorporated Arapahoe County. As the area has grown into a thriving district of homes, schools, and businesses, ECCV has been there, providing the water the community needs with excellence and efficiency.

At ECCV, our commitment begins with our people. Through cooperation, openness, and respect, our teams and departments collaborate to realize our shared mission of providing safe, reliable water to our community. At ECCV, we prioritize trust, teamwork, and communication. We encourage and support our employees by offering flexible schedules, including up to 3 days remote work after 6 months employment and an excellent benefits package that includes:

• Employer fully funded 401(a) Pension Plan and Health Reimbursement Plan, with 100% vesting immediately.
• Outstanding group insurance plans and options offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, with two Employee Assistance Plans (EAPs). Various plans and elections will have little to no premium cost to employees.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual and nine paid holidays annually.
• Other benefits include Tuition Assistance, 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, Wellness Reimbursements, Flexible Spending Accounts, and supplemental insurances such as Colonial, Legal Sheild, and Pet Insurance.

The Senior Accountant is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the day-to-day accounting for A/R, A/P, GL, payroll, budgeting, financial statements, capital assets, project and grant accounting, data compilation and analysis, financial and budgetary analysis and reporting, training, and other accounting related activities for the District.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversees all financial reporting, including reports for taxes and regulatory agencies, maintains detailed financial records of the District, enterprise and other functions, prepares and analyzes financial statements and regulatory reporting documents, and presents financials at Board meetings.
• Reviews and coordinates the work of the Staff Accountant and Accounting Support specialists.
• Oversees accounts receivable, including related reconciliations and tie backs to general ledger.
• Coordinates, supports, and serves as point person for annual audits and taxes.
• Manages general ledger and assists in month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Assists the Business Services Manager in preparing documents and interpreting complicated financial information for managers and Board members.
• Reviews contracts and intergovernmental agreements to ensure financial requirements are being upheld and financial impacts are being accounted for on a regular basis.
• Works with department leaders on capital improvement projects and projections.
• Works closely with outside CPA firms to ensure the accuracy of the financial information and assists outside CPA firms with requests related to District needs.
• Leads the annual budgeting process, including forecasting and scenario modeling for water service fee revenue, preparing, and maintaining annual budget, planning, forecasting, and scheduling, and submitting to the state.
• Oversees and analyzes the District's monthly budget-to-actual expense reports to internal departments, and budget-to-actual results.
• Oversees project accounting and fixed asset management.
• Works with HR to review payroll items; reconciliation of 457 payments, deductibles, ensure accuracy of payments for the benefit plans and makes transfers accordingly as directed/needed.
• Oversees and reviews all debt service payments and maintains/updates debt service schedules and related activities.
• Oversees and leads in the development of internal controls and provides recommendations to improve accounting processes.
• Provides financial related data, information, special ad hoc projects, reports, organization wide training and support as needed.
• Serves as subject matter expert/user of all aspects of the accounting system software and troubleshoots technical issues as needed.
• Attends and participates in professional group meetings, conferences, and/or seminars; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of finance related to municipal water utility.
• Independently identifies, researches, and resolves problems.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Comprehensive knowledge of the principles, practices, and requirements of accounting; governmental accounting standards, auditing practices, general ledger coding and accounting systems.
• Strong understanding of federal, state, and local tax regulations.
• Previous experience with accounting software.
• Demonstrate with all interactions, a high level of quality customer service; a positive and professional demeanor; the ability to exercise sensitivity; the ability to handle stressful situations in a diplomatic and tactful manner.
• Demonstrate the ability to exercise good judgment, discretion, and maintain confidentiality to handle sensitive information appropriately.
• Ability to accurately compile, analyze and interpret facts to troubleshoot; arrive at valid conclusions and make logical decisions to solve problems; exercise sound judgment in making decisions.
• Demonstrate attention to detail, critical and analytical thinking, and problem-solving.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing, prioritize tasks, make independent decisions, prioritize workload with multiple shifting priorities and interruptions; follow-up, and follow-through on tasks; and meet deadlines.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration.
• 6+ years progressively responsible general accounting experience.
• Governmental or auditing experience preferred.
• Active status as Certified Public Accountant preferred.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and pass a background and credit check.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

This position consists solely of office work and requires occasional operation of a district vehicle to various work sites. Office work requires the ability to operate standard office equipment, such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and fax machines. This position requires the ability to sit for extended periods of time with hand/eye coordination: for repetitive motion and data entry. Position includes the occasional lifting and/or moving of items up to 50 pounds and regular lifting of 10 pounds of office items. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Position pay range: Min $67,800/yr - Max $101,600/yr). Pay based on qualifications and experience. ECCV is an equal opportunity employer.