What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accountant 1 position at Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division?
MLGW is the nation’s largest three-service municipal utility, serving over 440,000 customers representing diverse backgrounds. Since 1939, MLGW has met the utility needs of Memphis and Shelby County residents by delivering reliable and affordable electricity, natural gas, and water service. We provide a full range of customer-oriented services, including a major role in the economic development for our customers.
MLGW recognizes that our greatest assets are our employees and value diversity, equity and inclusion. We are committed to providing opportunities for career growth, training, and development. MLGW offers competitive benefits including PTO, pension and 457B retirement plan. We are dedicated to corporate social responsibility through community volunteerism and giving.
MLGW is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. No information obtained in this application is intended to be used for such discrimination.
The essential job responsibilities of the Accountant 1 is to 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. Assist in reconciling general ledger/budget accounts to detail records; make necessary correcting entries. Prepare portions of 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. Assist in the development/implementation of less complex procedures for new accounting and/or budgeting procedures. 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.
Qualification Requirements:
To perform the Accountant 1 role, you must:
- Have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting
- Possess a valid driver's license from state of residence
Physical Working Conditions:
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.