Comptroller

SOUTH NORWALK ELECTRIC AND WATER

South Norwalk Electric and Water (SNEW) is a municipal electric and water utility owned and operated by the Second Taxing District, Norwalk, Connecticut. SNEW serves some 9,000 customers with water in the greater Norwalk area and approximately 6,500 customers with electricity in South Norwalk. The District also maintains parks and other public spaces in the South Norwalk community. SNEW is a utility and is currently accepting applications for the following position:

 

COMPTROLLER

The Comptroller is directly accountable to the General Manager, and is responsible for all of SNEW’s day-to-day financial operations. The Comptroller’s financial responsibilities include financial reporting, cash management, financial planning & analysis, risk management, budgeting and audit preparation.

 

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

  1. A Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or business administration, and seven (7) years significant job related experience, at least 3 in a supervisory capacity, in accounting or finance.
  2. Hands-on experience in the installation, use, and/or modification of enterprise-wide financial systems, consisting of at least general ledger, accounts payable and receivable, fixed assets and payroll.
  3. Expert MS Excel user. Experience with Tableau and/or other analytic tools preferred.

 

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

  1. Knowledge of computerized accounting functions and basic office procedures as it applies to a finance department.
  2. Ability to evaluate the performance of staff under his/her direction.
  3. Ability to work with all types of people under varying circumstances and to interface with all departments within the organization.
  4. Working knowledge of computers and related software.
  5. General knowledge of business administration and principles of accounting.
  6. Availability for occasional evening meetings.
  7. Mental stamina to work under conditions with multiple priorities and the ability to determine which is most important.
  8. Ability to keep up with constantly changing technical and regulatory information.
  9. General knowledge of regulations governing employment law and human rights.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  1. Continually evaluates the operations and effectiveness of financial processes and systems, and of internal and external service delivery
  2. Maintains/improves the internal accounting functions
  3. Evaluates and directs the employees under his/her supervision.
  4. Prepares financial reports according to applicable accounting and reporting standards
  5. Conducts financial analyses as required by management
  6. Supervises the preparation of payroll, state and federal reports, and other reports as required
  7. Works with SNEW’s auditing firm to assure timely completion of the annual audit and to assure the effectiveness of financial controls
  8. Directs financial data entry functions including those required for the timely closure of capital projects
  9. Provides financial support for operating departments
  10. Prepares SNEW’s annual budget with the cooperation and support of operating departments, department heads, Directors and General Manager
  11. Performs other miscellaneous duties, as assigned.

 

SNEW offers a competitive salary plus a comprehensive benefit package. An application is available at South Norwalk Electric and Water, One State Street, Norwalk, CT 06854 or on the Employee Application link on our website at www.snew.org. Please email all applications to hr@snew.org. Applications must be submitted by September 25, 2020 for consideration. EOE

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September 25, 2020

Accounting Supervisor

SOUTH NORWALK ELECTRIC AND WATER

South Norwalk Electric and Water (SNEW) is a municipal electric and water utility owned and operated by the Second Taxing District, Norwalk, Connecticut. SNEW serves some 9,000 customers with water in the greater Norwalk area and approximately 6,500 customers with electricity in South Norwalk. The District also maintains parks and other public spaces in the South Norwalk community. SNEW is a utility and is currently accepting applications for the following position:

 

ACCOUNTING SUPERVISOR

The Accounting Supervisor is directly accountable to the Comptroller and is responsible for the day-to-day accounting operations and supervision of the Staff Accountants and Accounting Clerk. The Accounting Supervisor is able to operate a complete computerized accounting system, up to, and including general ledger, to produce complete and accurate financial statements in a timely manner to insure that accounting records are up-to-date and available as needed.

 

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

1. A Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, management, information systems, or in a related field and five (5) years significant related experience in computerized accounting.

2. Experience in the use of computers with the ability to learn new accounting software.

3. Mastery of MS Excel and/or other data analytic tools.

 

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

1. Ability to evaluate the performance of staff under his/her supervision.

2. Detailed knowledge of computerized accounting procedures. Ability to direct and oversee necessary functions related to accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, fixed assets job costing, and general ledger.

3. Ability to rearrange work schedules to accommodate priorities.

4. General knowledge of laws and regulations governing employment and human rights.

5. Ability to design and generate accurate computerized financial reports as directed by the Comptroller or General Manager.

6. A high level of knowledge in office procedures.

7. A high level of knowledge in accounting procedures.

8. Ability to understand the management process.

9. Ability to operate office machinery and equipment.

10. Ability to utilize good communicative skills, both written and oral.

11. Ability and willingness to grow with office automation and technology.

12. Ability to recommend, develop and implement accounting procedures for all accounting areas as directed by the Comptroller.

13. Detailed knowledge of payroll, inventory, accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash management and vendor/customer relations.

14. Physical stamina to work for extended periods at computer work station or desk.

15. Ability to analyze vendor/customer problems involving payments and cash receipts.

16. Basic knowledge and understanding of organizational policy, procedures and structures.

17. Basic knowledge and understanding of accounting controls as required to enhance payroll, fixed assets, inventory, payment, and receivable operations.

18. Ability to perform in a professional manner when working with coworkers and other departments.

19. Ability to direct, train and coordinate the work of the Staff Accountants and Accounting Clerk.

20. Ability to use good judgment and experience in making proper assignments and setting priorities to optimize/enhance accounting operations.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Reviews and supervises the reconciliation of bank statements.

2. Supervises or prepares journal entries to general ledger.

3. Generates monthly and annual financial statements and reports as directed by the Comptroller or General Manager.

4. Supervises the daily work assignments of the accounting staff.

5. Provides data, assistance and other information to the Department’s external auditor.

6. Performs all daily, weekly and monthly reconciliations of bank statements, cash, and all customer payment channels including credit card and ACH.

7. Assist in managing and control of payroll from the time sheet phase to final general ledger posting and internal and external reconciliation.

8. Assist in managing and control of inventory transactions.

9. Review and maintain miscellaneous accounts receivables module from billing phase to collection phase.

10. Supervises accounts payable module from voucher entering phase to the general ledger posting phase to include required reconciliation.

11. Supervises application of cash receipts to customer account in an accurate and timely manner.

12. Supervises daily cash balance, prepares daily deposits, and maintains and accounts for company interest fund.

13. Supervises and assists in the preparation of financial and business reports as directed.

14. Supports and assists other general accounting activities as requested.

15. Manages fixed assets to include capitalization, depreciation, capital expense, write-offs and disposal, and physical verification (tagging) and reconciliation

16. Performs other miscellaneous duties, as assigned.

 

SNEW offers a competitive salary plus a comprehensive benefit package. An application is available at South Norwalk Electric and Water, One State Street, Norwalk, CT 06854 or on the Employee Application link on our website at www.snew.org. Please email all applications to hr@snew.org. Applications must be submitted by August 28, 2020 for consideration. EOE

 

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Closing
August 28, 2020

Staff Accountant

SOUTH NORWALK ELECTRIC AND WATER

South Norwalk Electric and Water (SNEW) is a municipal electric and water utility owned and operated by the Second Taxing District, Norwalk, Connecticut. SNEW serves some 9,500 customers with water in the greater Norwalk area and approximately 6,500 customers with electricity in South Norwalk. The District also maintains parks and other public spaces in the South Norwalk community. SNEW is a utility and is currently accepting applications for the following position:

STAFF ACCOUNTANT

The Staff Accountant must be knowledgeable in accounting procedures, general business and office procedures, must be capable of learning new industry-specific accounting programs and skilled in MS Excel.   The Staff Accountant is capable of working with limited supervision. The Staff Accountant is directly accountable to the Accounting Supervisor and is able to produce complete and accurate trial balances in a timely manner to ensure that pertinent accounting records are up to date and available as needed.

 

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

  1. Associate’s degree in business administration, accounting or related field and four (4) years hands on experience with computerized accounting systems or significant equivalent hands on experience of seven (7) years with computerized accounting systems.
  2. Skilled MS Excel user.

 

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

  1. Basic knowledge of office procedures.
  2. Detailed knowledge of accounting procedures.
  3. Ability to operate office machinery and equipment.
  4. Ability to utilize good communicative skills, both written and oral.
  5. Ability and willingness to grow with office automation and technology.
  6. Ability to perform accounting functions from original entry phase to the adjusted trial balance phase.
  7. Detailed knowledge of payroll, inventory, accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, capital projects, cash management and vendor/customer relations.
  8. Physical stamina to work for extended periods at computer work station and/or desk.
  9. Ability to analyze vendor/customer problems involving payments and cash receipts.
  10. Basic knowledge and understanding of organization policy procedures and structure.
  11. Ability to perform in a professional manner when working with coworkers and other departments.
  12. Ability to use good judgment and experience in making proper assignments and setting priorities to optimize/enhance accounting operations.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  1. Review, prepare and control payroll from the time sheet phase to final general ledger posting and internal and external reconciliation.
  2. Review, prepare and control inventory transactions.
  3. Perform job and project costing analysis.
  4. Review and maintain miscellaneous accounts receivables modules from billing phase to collection phase.
  5. Operate accounts payable module from voucher entering phase to the general ledger posting phase to include required reconciliations.
  6. Apply cash receipts to customer accounts accurately and timely.
  7. Maintain daily cash balance, prepare daily deposits, and maintain and account for department funds.
  8. Manage operational capital projects from opening to closing.
  9. Aid in the preparation of financial and business reports as directed.
  10. Support other general accounting activities, including data entry.
  11. Perform other miscellaneous duties as assigned.

 

SNEW offers a competitive salary plus a comprehensive benefit package. An application is available at South Norwalk Electric and Water, One State Street, Norwalk, CT 06854 or on the Employee Application link on our website at www.snew.org. Please email all applications to hr@snew.org. Applications must be submitted by June 21, 2020 for consideration. EOE

 

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Closing
June 21, 2020

Accounting Clerk

SOUTH NORWALK ELECTRIC AND WATER

South Norwalk Electric and Water (SNEW) is a municipal electric and water utility owned and operated by the Second Taxing District, Norwalk, Connecticut. SNEW serves some 9,000 customers with water in the greater Norwalk area and approximately 6,500 customers with electricity in South Norwalk. The District also maintains parks and other public spaces in the South Norwalk community. SNEW is a utility and is currently accepting applications for the following position:

ACCOUNTING CLERK

The Accounting Clerk position is responsible for performing all functions of accounts receivable and accounts payable including maintaining accurate accounting records and files. The Accounting Clerk works under the supervision of the Accounting Supervisor.

 

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

1. Associates degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school in accounting, business administration or related field.

2. One year related bookkeeping experience and/or training; or B.S. degree in accounting, business administration or related field.

 

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

1. Basic knowledge of office procedures.

2. General knowledge of accounting procedures.

3. Ability to operate office machinery and equipment.

4. Ability to utilize good communication skills, both written and oral.

5. Ability to learn new office automation and technology.

6. Ability to perform basic accounting functions.

7. Knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, basic cash management and vendor/customer relations.

8. Ability to analyze vendors and customer problems involving payments and receipts.

9. Basic knowledge and understanding of organizational policy, procedures and structure.

10. Basic knowledge and understanding of accounting controls as required to enhance payment and receivables operations.

11. Ability to perform in a professional manner when working with coworkers and other departments.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Processes all invoices including preparing accounts payable vouchers, assigning tracking numbers, entering invoices into the Accounts Payable system, generating checks for signature and filing paid vouchers.

2. Processes payroll including auditing timesheets, tracking employee sick/ personal/ vacation leave time, and reconciliation.

3. Processes all receivables including creating cash batches in the Accounts Receivable system, verifying and updating cash register batches and making daily deposits.

4. Generates monthly bill runs and insures timely mailing.

5. Applies miscellaneous charges to accounts.

6. Updates and maintains current inventory.

7. Processes job startups through full cycle.

8. Prepares analysis of accounts, capital assets, work orders, other reports and assists with special projects as directed.

9. Maintains all Accounting Department files.

10. Provides coverage for customer service as needed.

11. Performs other duties as assigned, including working in another Department under another job description if required and qualified.

 

SNEW offers a competitive salary plus a comprehensive benefit package. An application is available at South Norwalk Electric and Water, One State Street, Norwalk, CT 06854 or on the Employee Application link on our website at www.snew.org. Please email all applications to hr@snew.org. Applications must be submitted by May 15, 2020 for consideration. EOE

 

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May 15, 2020

Director of Finance and Services

DIRECTOR OF FINANCE & SERVICES

 

The Director of Finance & Services is a vital member of SNEW’s management team, is directly accountable to the General Manager, and is responsible for all SNEW financial operations and shared services. The Director’s financial responsibilities include processes and systems for accounting, financial reporting, cash management, financial planning and analysis, and risk management. Shared services reporting to the Director include: information technology management, safety and security, process improvement technology, and inventory and fleet management support.

 

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration or related field, and seven (7) years significant job related experience, at least 3 in a supervisory capacity, in accounting, management, finance or information systems.
  • Hands-on experience in the installation, use and/or modification of enterprise-wide financial systems, consisting of at least general ledger, accounts payable and receivable, fixed assets and payroll.
  • A Master’s of Business Administration, Finance or Accounting is desirable.
  • Knowledge of computerized accounting functions and basic office procedures as it applies to the management of information systems.
  • Continually evaluates the operations and effectiveness of financial processes and systems, and of internal service delivery.
  • Maintains/improves the internal accounting functions.
  • Prepares financial reports according to applicable accounting and reporting standards.
  • Conducts financial analysis, as required by management.
  • Supervises the preparation of payroll, State and Federal reports, and other reports, as required.
  • Works with SNEW’s auditing firm to assure timely completion of the annual audit and to assure the effectiveness of financial controls.

 

SNEW offers a competitive salary plus a comprehensive benefit package. The application is available at South Norwalk Electric and Water, One State Street, Norwalk, CT 06854, by emailing Hr@snew.org or on our Website at www.snew.org. Applications must be submitted by January 31, 2019 for consideration. EOE

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Closing
January 31, 2019

Senior Accounting Clerk

South Norwalk Electric and Water, an electric and water utility owned and operated by the Second

Taxing District, City of Norwalk, is currently accepting applications for the following positions: 

 

Senior Accounting Clerk

 

The Senior Accounting Clerk is responsible for performing tasks related to Journal Entries, Accounts Receivable, Miscellaneous Billing and Invoicing, Purchase Requisitions and Orders, Inventory, Accounts Payable, Account Analysis and Reconciliations. The successful candidate should have detailed knowledge of accounting procedures and have the ability to utilize good communication skills, both written and oral.

 

Requirements: Associates degree or higher in accounting, business or related field.   Proficiency in the use of software applications, databases, spreadsheets and/or word processing. Valid Connecticut Driver’s License.

 

Experience with Microsoft Dynamics – Solomon General Ledger and CIS customer billing system a plus.

 

SNEW offers a competitive salary plus a comprehensive benefit package. An application is

available at South Norwalk Electric and Water, One State Street, Norwalk, CT 06854, or on the Employee Application link on our website at www.snew.org.

 

Please email all applications to hr@snew.org. Applications must be submitted by March 24,

2018 for consideration. EOE

Job Details

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Status
open
Closing
March 24, 2018