Utilities - Senior Accountant

**Pay Range:** Targeted salary up to $60,400 per year, based on experience **Benefits Eligible:** Yes **Work Schedule:** Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. **Travel:** Not required **For Best Consideration Date:** Applicants will receive a status on their application within two weeks of applying. **Position Introduction:** Facilities Management is seeking a Senior Accountant to support the financial operations of the Utilities Division. This position plays a critical role in managing complex utility accounting functions, providing advanced financial analysis, and ensuring accurate reporting, budgeting, and rate development for campus utility services. Key Responsibilities: - Perform advanced financial analyses to support utility rate modeling, capital project oversight, and strategic budget planning. - Develop, validate, and implement utility rate structures and related financial models. - Analyze utility usage and historical costs, identify trends or anomalies, and communicate findings to campus stakeholders. - Prepare and design complex financial reports and customized reporting tools for utility operations. - Forecast utility usage and costs, conduct variance analyses, and support long-term financial planning. - Maintain continuity and accuracy in essential accounting functions, including commodity billing and invoice processing. - This position is ideal for an experienced accounting professional seeking an opportunity to provide strategic financial oversight and support the University's critical utility operations. [Click here to view the full job description](https://apps.hr.ou.edu/JobDescription/Home/Details/6501 "Click here to view the full job description") **Required Education and Experience:** - Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 18 hours of accounting coursework. - 24 months experience as a professional Accountant. **Required Certifications and Licenses:** None **Hiring Contingent Upon a Background Check:** Yes