Memphis Light, Gas and Water (MLGW)

Accountant 2

Memphis Light, Gas and Water (MLGW)  •  Memphis, TN (Onsite)  •  13 hours ago
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Job Description

Accountant 2 - (260000P6)

Description

The Accountant 2 will perform intermediate level professional accounting duties

with concentration in one or more areas to include General Accounting, Risk

Management/Employee Benefits and Budget & Rates. ESSENTIAL

FUNCTIONS: 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. Reconcile general ledger/budget accounts to detail records; make

necessary correcting entries. Prepare 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. Develop/implement more complex procedures for new accounting/

budgeting applications; consult with various areas to solve problems. 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.

Qualifications

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONSA valid driver's license from state of residence is required.EDUCATIONBachelor's degree in accounting or related field is required.EXPERIENCE2 years of experience as an Accountant 1 or 2 years of accounting experience is required.ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONWorks in office under good conditions. Occasional field analysis for inventory,

research and/or to solve problems. Physical Demands: 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. This position

requires vision, hearing and speaking abilities.

THIS LIST OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS IS NOT EXHAUSTIVE AND MAY BE

SUPPLEMENTED AS NECESSARY.

Primary Location

: USA-TN-Memphis

Work Locations

AB01 David F Hansen Admin Bldg

220 South Main Street

Memphis 38101-0430

Job

: Accounting & Finance

Organization

: 0331310 Management and Property Accounting

Job Posting

: Sep 9, 2026, 7:26:38 PM

Minimum Salary

: 69,180.80

Midpoint Salary: 86,465.60

Memphis Light, Gas and Water (MLGW)

About Memphis Light, Gas and Water (MLGW)

MLGW is the largest three-service public power utility in the nation, serving more than 444,000 customers in Memphis and Shelby County.

The utility's Economic Development team helps businesses in Memphis and Shelby County succeed. Find out how by contacting us at (901) 528-4228 or econdev@mlgw.org.

Since 1939, Memphis Light, Gas and Water has met the utility needs of Memphis and Shelby County residents by delivering reliable and affordable electricity, natural gas and water service.

Electricity is supplied to MLGW by the Tennessee Valley Authority, while natural gas is purchased from a variety of suppliers and transported by three pipeline companies — Texas Gas Transmission Corporation, Trunkline Gas Company and ANR Pipeline Company. Memphis receives its water from one of the largest artesian water systems in the world.

MLGW is led by a president and a five-member board of commissioners who are appointed by the mayor of Memphis and approved by the Memphis City Council.

Industry
Energy & Utilities
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Memphis, Tennessee
Year Founded
1939
Website
mlgw.com
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