The City of Manassas Utilities Department is seeking a knowledgeable, independent thinking, self-starter to perform complex fiscal control and governmental accounting work associated with the preparation, maintenance and processing of accounting records and financial transactions. This position works with a variety of utility divisions and is a wonderful opportunity for a talented individual who enjoys autonomy and independence in their role. If you are seeking a new opportunity where you can showcase your subject matter expertise, consider joining our team!

Prepares, reviews, reconciles spreadsheets and other financial reporting in order to process accounts payable, accounts receivable, purchase orders, change orders, budget transfers, carryovers, and adjusting journal entries. Maintains and monitors ledgers on budget & actual expenditures and revenues. Prepares monthly financial reports for Utility Commission meetings.

Assists in coordination and preparation of the annual Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and budget for each utility fund and prepares statistical data for inclusion in the annual budgets. Prepares the Utilities Annual Report to include gathering, updating and analyzing support documentation.

Establishes and maintains efficient financial record-keeping systems. Design and implement processes and procedures to minimize losses of revenue due to lost collections and proper data entry/account coding.

Independently resolves cost accounting, revenue entry, accounts payable and accounts receivable and administrative discrepancies for the Utility Funds. Provides mentorship, guidance and training to other coordinators ensuring work orders, A/P, A/R, and other tasks/data are properly input and accounted.

Prepares monthly billing for water, sewer, and electric large industrial and wholesale customers; prepares estimated annual wholesale utility rates and the true-up calculations for utility wholesale contracts. Prepares and maintains required State, Local, and Federal reports.

Maintains fixed asset and infrastructure schedules for additions, disposals, and depreciation.
Interact with staff from other departments, officials and the general public in person, by telephone or by official written correspondence in order to respond to inquiries, provide advice, seek information and advice and coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems. Refers to City code, Ordinances, and Policies to research & gather information and resolve issues.

Operates a personal computer to enter, retrieve, review or modify data, utilizing a variety of computer software such as the City ERP System, Daffron Consumer Information System, Microsoft Outlook, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, Zoom, Internet, e-mail, or other software; and operates general office or other equipment as necessary to complete essential functions.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field required; supplemented by two years experience in bookkeeping, data processing; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities for this position.

Familiarity with ERP Systems such as Tyler Munis, Daffron Consumer Information System, Microsoft Outlook, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, Zoom, etc. are all very essential to this role.

The City of Manassas offers a variety of comprehensive benefits packages, participation in the Virginia State Retirement program, generous annual and sick leave and 13 paid holidays for full-time employees! For a full review of the City's benefits plans, please visit our Human Resources website at: https://www.manassasva.gov/human_resources/benefits.php