Specialist, Accounting - (27-FAB-300015-065)

About the company

DC Water

Utilities · 1,001 to 5,000 employees

What you'll do

• Investigates, compiles, and provides information related to the general ledger account detail to assure account classifications are accurate by making classification corrections as needed.
• Reconcile general ledger balance sheet accounts and determines appropriate accruals. Reviews, analyzes and reconciles reports discrepancies and provides monthly overview of the findings to management.
• Ensures adherence to departmental/company policies, including review of appropriate authorization levels and documentation support.
• Prepare, records and reports financial transactions in accordance with established accounting principles (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles - GAAP), policies, and objectives.
• Ensures requirements and specifications of the Authority are met by monitoring and complying with reporting requirements and opening or closing accounts as required.
• May be responsible for posting and maintaining a specific series of accounts. 
• Prepares and monitors certain monthly invoices for approval.
• Acts as a liaison with other agencies, organizations, and employees to coordinate accounting programs.
• Provides documentation to support contract and grant reporting. 
• Interface with DC Water process owners to ensure policies and procedures are appropriately documented and compliant with relevant policy and regulatory requirements. Discrepancies are documented for review and follow up.
• Performs other related duties and projects as assigned.
• Take pride in your work. We provide an essential service and do work that matters. A career at DC Water is an exciting opportunity to help improve the environment and make a lasting difference for the community.
• Connect to a strong culture. Everything we do is grounded in our shared values—accountability, trust, teamwork, customer focus, safety, and well-being.
• Be your true self. We are an inclusive organization that embraces diversity, and we recognize and celebrate employees’ individuality and unique contributions.
• Build your skills and career path. We are committed to developing a future-ready workforce by helping our employees develop skills for the jobs of tomorrow.

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