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Memphis Light, Gas and Water

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Accountant 2

Memphis Light, Gas and Water · Memphis, Tennessee, United States

Full-timeOn site2-5 yrsListed as no visa sponsorshipUtilities
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In short

The Accountant 2 performs intermediate professional accounting duties, including compiling financial reports, preparing journal entries, and reconciling general ledger accounts. They also develop accounting procedures, maintain pension payroll information, and conduct special financial studies as required.

What they're looking for

MUST-HAVE SKILLS

General AccountingFinancial ReportingBudgetingGeneral LedgerReconciliationPension PayrollStatistical ReportingBalance Sheets

ALSO MENTIONED

AccountingGeneral LedgerFinancial ReportingBudgetingReconciliationPension PayrollBalance SheetsIncome StatementsActuary ReportsStatistical Reports

Candidates must possess a bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field and have at least two years of accounting experience. A valid driver's license is also required for the position.

About the employer

Memphis Light, Gas and Water (MLGW)

MLGW is the largest three-service public power utility in the nation, serving more than 439,000 customers. · hiring as Memphis Light, Gas and Water

MLGW is the largest three-service public power utility in the nation, serving more than 444,000 customers in Memphis and Shelby County.

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The utility's Economic Development team helps businesses in Memphis and Shelby County succeed. Find out how by contacting us at (901) 528-4228 or econdev@mlgw.org. Since 1939, Memphis Light, Gas and Water has met the utility needs of Memphis and Shelby County residents by delivering reliable and affordable electricity, natural gas and water service. Electricity is supplied to MLGW by the Tennessee Valley Authority, while natural gas is purchased from a variety of suppliers and transported by three pipeline companies — Texas Gas Transmission Corporation, Trunkline Gas Company and ANR Pipeline Company. Memphis receives its water from one of the largest artesian water systems in the world. MLGW is led by a president and a five-member board of commissioners who are appointed by the mayor of Memphis and approved by the Memphis City Council.

INDUSTRY
Utilities
COMPANY
Government Agency
FOUNDED
1939
HEADQUARTERS
Memphis, Tennessee
SIZE
1,001-5,000on LinkedIn
OFFICES
2 on LinkedIn

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Questions about this role

Is this Memphis Light, Gas and Water role remote?
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Does it sponsor visas?
Listed as no visa sponsorship.
What experience does it ask for?
Listed as 2-5 years.

The posting, in full

The Accountant 2 will perform intermediate level professional accounting duties with concentration in one or more areas to include General Accounting, Risk Management/Employee Benefits and Budget & Rates. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Compile/verify figures for various financial, statistical and budget reports such as balance sheets, income statements, statistical, annual, budget

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The Accountant 2 will perform intermediate level professional accounting duties

with concentration in one or more areas to include General Accounting, Risk

Management/Employee Benefits and Budget & Rates. ESSENTIAL

FUNCTIONS: Compile/verify figures for various financial, statistical and budget

reports such as balance sheets, income statements, statistical, annual, budget

and pension reports. Prepare journal entries for recording information to general

ledger. Reconcile general ledger/budget accounts to detail records; make

necessary correcting entries. Prepare TVA monthly financial report, monthly

reports of TVA insulation loan accounts, annual reports for TVA, financial

information for AGA, pension computations and actuary reports and various

other reports. Develop/implement more complex procedures for new accounting/

budgeting applications; consult with various areas to solve problems. Maintain

daily accounting detail information for entry to the general ledger and budget;

maintain/control information related to pension payroll. Prepare various reports

and special studies as required. Perform other duties as directed.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

A valid driver's license from state of residence is required.

EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field is required.

EXPERIENCE

2 years of experience as an Accountant 1 or 2 years of accounting experience is required.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Works in office under good conditions. Occasional field analysis for inventory,

research and/or to solve problems. Physical Demands: Requires sedentary work

involving standing or walking for brief periods, exerting up to 10 pounds of force

on a regular basis; and dexterity in operating office equipment. This position

requires vision, hearing and speaking abilities.

THIS LIST OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS IS NOT EXHAUSTIVE AND MAY BE

SUPPLEMENTED AS NECESSARY.

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