What are the responsibilities and job description for the Finance Specialist position at Davis Water Service, Inc.?
Company Overview
Davis Water Service is a leading bulk water hauling company operating since 1978, with multiple locations across the region. We specialize in providing essential water services including filling swimming pools, industrial water supply, hydrostatic testing, Reverse Osmosis, Deionized Water Filtration, and Emergency Water Service. Despite our growth, we remain a small, family-owned business committed to quality and integrity.
Job Overview
Davis Water Service, Inc. is seeking an experienced Finance Specialist to join our finance team. This position is ideal for a highly organized accounting professional who is comfortable working in a multi-state environment and managing a broad range of accounting and financial responsibilities.
The successful candidate will have strong hands-on accounting experience, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to independently research, reconcile, and resolve financial discrepancies.
Responsibilities
- Support Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) functions
- Perform bank, credit card, general ledger, and account reconciliations
- Research and resolve discrepancies, outstanding balances, and accounting variances
- Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes
- Prepare and maintain journal entries and supporting documentation
- Maintain accurate general ledger accounts and financial records
- Support accounting activities for operations across multiple states
- Assist with accounting, billing, documentation, and compliance requirements associated with government and public-sector contracts
- Review invoices, purchase documentation, expense transactions, and supporting records for accuracy
- Monitor customer accounts, aging reports, collections, and payment activity
- Assist with vendor management and payment processing
- Maintain organized financial documentation and audit-ready records
- Assist with financial reporting, account analysis, and management reporting
- Support external accountants, auditors, government agencies, and other financial partners as needed
- Identify accounting discrepancies and recommend process improvements
- Maintain confidentiality of company, employee, customer, and financial information
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a closely related field
- Minimum of 3–5 years of finance experience
- Strong experience with Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
- Demonstrated experience performing account and bank reconciliations
- Experience with ERP Systems,
- Experience working with companies operating in multiple states
- Advanced attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to research discrepancies and independently follow issues through resolution
- Experience with government contracts, government billing, public-sector customers, or government accounting requirements
Pay: $62,000.00 - $68,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $62,000 - $68,000