The Trinity River flows across Texas for hundreds of miles. Providing drinking water to more than 50% of the state's population, the Trinity River is one of the most important waterways in the country. The Trinity River Authority of Texas (TRA) is proud to play an important role in preserving and developing this vital resource for Texans and the generations of Texans to come. Established by the state Legislature in 1955, TRA provides water and wastewater treatment and recreation and reservoir facilities throughout the Trinity River Basin and maintains a master plan for basin-wide development. TRA also serves as a conduit for tax-exempt financing for municipal projects and as a local sponsor for federal water projects. TRA is constantly working to improve water quality and remains at the forefront of cutting-edge technologies and innovations. An exciting and dynamic organization, TRA is poised for success for years to come. TRA offers a competitive starting salary range, along with a comprehensive benefits package including insurance programs, savings programs, paid time off and holidays. Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. TRA is an equal opportunity employer.
Trinity River Authority of Texas
Arlington, TX, USA
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Manage preparation of timely and complete quarterly financial statements.
2. Manage preparation of timely and complete annual comprehensive financial report.
3. Responsible for appropriate accounting in general ledger accounts.
4. Manage the accounting for long-term debt.
5. Calculate and issue statistical financial data.
6. Manage the production of the annual budget.
7. Manage bond fund accounting and reconciliations.
8. Manage accounting and transactions related to capital assets and construction-in-progress.
9. Manage calculation of contract revenue requirements.
10. Provide financial analyses as needed for operations, in particular for rate calculations.
11. Manage the external audit.
12. Comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements, especially those of the Governmental Accounting Standards.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Regularly has full personnel management responsibilities including approving time, selection, discipline, grievances and formal performance evaluations for a position’s direct and indirect reports.
FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
Manage assets of $2.2 Billion, Expenses of $182 Million, Revenue of $186 Million and Total Liabilities of $1.7 Billion.
Mar 26, 2024
Full Time
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Manage preparation of timely and complete quarterly financial statements.
2. Manage preparation of timely and complete annual comprehensive financial report.
3. Responsible for appropriate accounting in general ledger accounts.
4. Manage the accounting for long-term debt.
5. Calculate and issue statistical financial data.
6. Manage the production of the annual budget.
7. Manage bond fund accounting and reconciliations.
8. Manage accounting and transactions related to capital assets and construction-in-progress.
9. Manage calculation of contract revenue requirements.
10. Provide financial analyses as needed for operations, in particular for rate calculations.
11. Manage the external audit.
12. Comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements, especially those of the Governmental Accounting Standards.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Regularly has full personnel management responsibilities including approving time, selection, discipline, grievances and formal performance evaluations for a position’s direct and indirect reports.
FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
Manage assets of $2.2 Billion, Expenses of $182 Million, Revenue of $186 Million and Total Liabilities of $1.7 Billion.
Trinity River Authority of Texas
Arlington, TX, USA
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Reviews accounting records and transactions to assure conformance to statewide fiscal rules, accounting system procedures, and accounting policies.
2. Reviews, balances, and prepares monthly General Ledger closures.
3. Generates quarterly and year-end financial reports.
4. Approves worksheets for external auditors.
5. Implements new Government Accounting Standards (GASB) statements.
6. Interprets Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and other regulatory requirements.
7. Ensures that controls exist to identify fraud, errors and irregularities in financial requirements.
8. Assists in reviewing documents for bond issuance, preparation of journal entries recording the delivery of bonds, and the development of amortization schedules for bond issuance costs.
9. Interprets complex financial information for management.
10. Assists in the design and development of financial policies and procedures.
11. Assists in the development of Annual Budgets.
12. Assists in year-end contract revenue journal entries.
13. Performs other duties and special projects as requested.
14. Performs with minimum supervision and exercises good judgment in day-to-day decisions.
Mar 26, 2024
Full Time
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Reviews accounting records and transactions to assure conformance to statewide fiscal rules, accounting system procedures, and accounting policies.
2. Reviews, balances, and prepares monthly General Ledger closures.
3. Generates quarterly and year-end financial reports.
4. Approves worksheets for external auditors.
5. Implements new Government Accounting Standards (GASB) statements.
6. Interprets Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and other regulatory requirements.
7. Ensures that controls exist to identify fraud, errors and irregularities in financial requirements.
8. Assists in reviewing documents for bond issuance, preparation of journal entries recording the delivery of bonds, and the development of amortization schedules for bond issuance costs.
9. Interprets complex financial information for management.
10. Assists in the design and development of financial policies and procedures.
11. Assists in the development of Annual Budgets.
12. Assists in year-end contract revenue journal entries.
13. Performs other duties and special projects as requested.
14. Performs with minimum supervision and exercises good judgment in day-to-day decisions.
Trinity River Authority of Texas
Arlington, TX, USA
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Participate in the preparation of the annual operating budget. Serve as a link between departments and Authority management by updating files; preparing data for various committees and for budget kickoff; reviewing department budget submissions, and working with departments to make changes and corrections; and compiling the Annual Budget document.
2. Work with departments to monitor their budgets, provide periodic updates and provide support as needed for budget management needs throughout the Authority.
3. Assist in the development of budget user preparation guides/instructions to ensure departments are knowledgeable of the budget process, followed by assisting in conducting periodic group or one-on-one training, researching and answering questions
4. Maintains budget statistical information from departments in a presentation format that meets standards set by the GFOA Distinguished Budget Awards program.
5. Assist departments with performance measures.
6. Assist in tying the Authority’s vision and strategic objectives into to the annual budget process.
7. Review expenditures of departments to ensure compliance with budget and consistency with chart of accounts; researches inconsistencies and corrects findings.
8. Assist in the preparation of routine monthly and quarterly financial reports. Such as Budget to Actual, performance data, and expenditure and revenue status reports to provide appropriate monitoring for effective decision making.
9. Assist departments in the Budget Amendment requests submission process and entry into the accounting system.
10. Assist in reviewing budgetary policies.
11. Contribute to team effort by performing other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position does not regularly provide work leadership or full personnel management to any employees.
FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
Reviews, analyzes, and assists in preparation of an estimated Annual Budget exceeding $300 Million.
Mar 26, 2024
Full Time
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Participate in the preparation of the annual operating budget. Serve as a link between departments and Authority management by updating files; preparing data for various committees and for budget kickoff; reviewing department budget submissions, and working with departments to make changes and corrections; and compiling the Annual Budget document.
2. Work with departments to monitor their budgets, provide periodic updates and provide support as needed for budget management needs throughout the Authority.
3. Assist in the development of budget user preparation guides/instructions to ensure departments are knowledgeable of the budget process, followed by assisting in conducting periodic group or one-on-one training, researching and answering questions
4. Maintains budget statistical information from departments in a presentation format that meets standards set by the GFOA Distinguished Budget Awards program.
5. Assist departments with performance measures.
6. Assist in tying the Authority’s vision and strategic objectives into to the annual budget process.
7. Review expenditures of departments to ensure compliance with budget and consistency with chart of accounts; researches inconsistencies and corrects findings.
8. Assist in the preparation of routine monthly and quarterly financial reports. Such as Budget to Actual, performance data, and expenditure and revenue status reports to provide appropriate monitoring for effective decision making.
9. Assist departments in the Budget Amendment requests submission process and entry into the accounting system.
10. Assist in reviewing budgetary policies.
11. Contribute to team effort by performing other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position does not regularly provide work leadership or full personnel management to any employees.
FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
Reviews, analyzes, and assists in preparation of an estimated Annual Budget exceeding $300 Million.
