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 3 will report to Supervisor. Perform advanced level professional accounting duties with concentration in one or more areas to include General Accounting, Risk Management/Employee Benefits and Budget & Rates. Schedule, assign, review/perform work of lower-level Accountants or Clerks such as compiling/verifying figures for various financial, statistical, and budget reports. Prepare/coordinate the issuance of timely financial reports, coordinate year end close out and budget activities. Account for all transactions related to the issuance/maintenance of long-term debts. Analyze Division and Pension financial statements/budget reports to determine reasonableness, accuracy, trends, and adherence to pre-determined financial ratios. Analyze Division/Pension accounts to determine trends and potential errors. Determine the proper accounting treatment of new applications of existing functions such as new bond issues, escrow restructures, creation of new funds/accounts and new types of investments. Responsible for the reconciliation/necessary corrections of detail records/systems to the general ledger/budget and maintaining/controlling and coordinating the semi-monthly pension payroll. Keep abreast of relevant accounting standards. Prepare various reports/special studies as required. Perform other duties as directed.