Easton Utilities is currently seeking to fill the position of Senior Staff Accountant OR Assistant Controller.

For placement at the Senior Staff Accountant position:

SALARY RANGE: $90,568/yr. or higher depending upon experience and credentials

JOB OBJECTIVE: To assist the Controller in providing accurate and timely financial information to the management and regulatory bodies of the Easton Utilities Commission. This is a full-time, exempt position.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be detail oriented and capable of working independently.
• Some cost and/or utility accounting experience or the ability to quickly grasp cost and utility accounting principles.
• Strong technical knowledge of accounting principles and procedures.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly with Excel.
• Good practical experience with accounting software packages.
• A valid driver’s license is required.
• CPA or CMA preferred.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• BS Degree in Accounting or Business related field
• Minimum five years’ experience in the accounting field with increasing responsibilities

MAJOR JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Possess strong financial analysis skills including the ability to analyze and evaluate prepared monthly rate calculations as well as identify and research anomalies.
• Coordinate more complex accounting projects and initiatives with other members of the accounting team or with other departments.
• Guide and train other departmental staff by answering questions.
• Prepare various monthly, quarterly and annual reports, both financial and non-financial for review by the Controller.
• Provide financial information for completion of reports.
• Monitor jobs and prepare transactions to close jobs to the appropriate accounts for assigned departments.
• Review work of subordinates, as assigned.
• Prepare work papers for year-end audit, as assigned.
• Prepare monthly transactions on assigned accounts.
• Reconcile assigned accounts regularly.
• Perform periodic reviews of certain items, such as inventories, etc., as assigned.
• Ensure information is properly backed up for emergency situations.
• Assist Operational Managers with pricing/costing decisions; including information gathering, vendor invoice review and reporting, as requested.
• Provide other information and assistance, as requested, to accounting and non-accounting co-workers.
• Maintain fixed assets ledger for additions, retirements and depreciation.

For placement at the Assistant Controller position:

SALARY RANGE: $99,214/yr. or higher depending upon experience and credentials

JOB OBJECTIVE: Supports the Controller in managing the accounting operations of Easton Utilities, including general ledger maintenance, financial reporting, capital forecasts, internal controls, and compliance. This is a full-time, exempt position.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be detail oriented and possess strong analytical, organizational and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with accounting software packages.
• A valid driver’s license is required.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• BS Degree in Accounting/Business (CPA preferred)
• Minimum of five years’ experience in the accounting field, which must include at least four years of professional level staff accountant experience

MAJOR JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Assist with preparation of timely and accurate monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements.
• Support the month-end and year-end close processes, including proper account maintenance and performance of account reconciliations which may include grant accounting, inventory, fixed assets and project accounting.
• Assist the Controller by working with Easton Utilities’ Department Managers in producing operating and capital budgets.
• Assist the Controller in the development of rates and cost of service studies in order to analyze the appropriateness of current rates.
• Maintain the chart of accounts, consistent with FERC, ensuring that accounts are balanced and reconciled on an interim basis, as often as is practicable.
• Ensure proper input of all journal entries to maintain an accurate general ledger.
• Support Easton Utilities’ compliance with the Public Service Commission, Department of Energy, and other regulatory bodies by preparing annual information reports which include both financial and operating information.
• Support the Controller in special projects and process improvements.

If you are interested and qualified, please click the button below to complete the online application and upload a resume by Friday, May 23, 2025.