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Job Description

Trinnex is seeking an entry-level Accountant to support financial analysis and rate studies for municipal and authority-owned water, wastewater, and stormwater utilities. This position is well-suited for a recent accounting, finance, or economics graduate with strong analytical skills and an interest in public-sector finance, infrastructure, and utility economics.
The Accountant I will work under the supervision of senior financial analysts and project managers to develop financial models, analyze utility revenues and expenses, support cost-of-service and rate design analyses, and assist with technical memoranda and client deliverables.

***This is a hybrid role, requiring in-office presence 2-3 days per week in either our Boston or East Hartford office. ****

Key Responsibilities
• Support water, wastewater, and stormwater rate studies, bond feasibility studies, financial strategic planning and related including revenue requirement analyses, cost allocation, and rate design.
• Compile, organize, and analyze utility financial data, including operating budgets, capital improvement plans, debt schedules, and historical financial statements.
• Assist in developing and maintaining financial models (primarily Excel-based) to evaluate rate impacts, affordability metrics, and long-term financial sustainability.
• Perform data validation and QA/QC on financial inputs, assumptions, and outputs.
• Prepare tables, figures, and draft narrative sections for technical memoranda, reports, and presentations.
• Assist with benchmarking and comparative analyses across utilities and regions.
• Coordinate with project team members to track data requests and support client communications.
• Maintain organized electronic project files in accordance with internal QA/QC procedures.
• Perform other analytical and administrative tasks as assigned in support of project delivery.

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Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• 0 years of Experience

Domestic and/or international travel may be required. The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands. Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a closely related field.
• Internship, coursework, or project experience related to: Public finance, utility finance, or governmental accounting; Cost-of-service studies or rate analysis; Budgeting, forecasting, or financial planning.
• Exposure to data visualization or financial analysis tools beyond Excel (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, R, Python) is a plus but not required.

Agency Disclaimer

All vendors must have a signed CDM Smith Placement Agreement from the CDM Smith Recruitment Center Manager to receive payment for your placement. Verbal or written commitments from any other member of the CDM Smith staff will not be considered binding terms. All unsolicited resumes sent to CDM Smith and any resume submitted to any employee outside of CDM Smith Recruiting Center Team (RCT) will be considered property of CDM Smith. CDM Smith will not be held liable to pay a placement fee.

Skills and Abilities

• Strong quantitative, organizational and analytical skills.
• Familiarity with basic accounting principles (e.g., fund accounting, depreciation, debt service).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel (formulas, logical functions, data organization; exposure to pivot tables and basic financial modeling preferred).
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work with large datasets.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a collaborative team environment.
• Ability to identify problems and potential solutions proactively
• Interest in public-sector finance, utilities, infrastructure, or municipal services.

Background Check and Drug Testing Information

CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries (hereafter collectively referred to as "CDM Smith") reserves the right to require background checks including criminal, employment, education, licensure, etc. as well as credit and motor vehicle when applicable for certain positions. In addition, CDM Smith may conduct drug testing for designated positions. Background checks are conducted after an offer of employment has been made in the United States. The timing of when background checks will be conducted on candidates for positions outside the United States will vary based on country statutory law but in no case, will the background check precede an interview. CDM Smith will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant's criminal history. If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate. In addition, during employment individuals may be required by CDM Smith or a CDM Smith client to successfully complete additional background checks, including motor vehicle record as well as drug testing.

Why Trinnex?

If you are passionate about water and technology, Trinnex is the place for you! Trinnex is a visionary company that is transforming the way water resources are managed and protected. By combining cutting-edge digital technologies, such as sensor/IoT data, models, geospatial data, and AI/machine learning, we create innovative, smart, and scalable solutions that make a difference. Whether it's optimizing water supply and demand, detecting leaks and anomalies, or enhancing water quality and resilience, Trinnex delivers value and impact to public sector clients across the country.

EEO Statement

We attract the best people in the industry, supporting their efforts to learn and grow. We strive to create a challenging and progressive work environment. We provide career opportunities that span a variety of disciplines and geographic locations, with projects that our employees plan, design, build and operate as diverse as the needs of our clients. Trinnex is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, pregnancy related conditions, childbirth and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression), national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.