Accountant II

Santa Clara Valley Water District • San Jose, CA

3h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Accountant II position plays a critical role in maintaining the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of departmental financial operations. By performing core accounting functions-such as recording journal entries, reconciling accounts, processing P-Card reports, and preparing financial schedules-the position ensures compliance with policies, supports transparent reporting, and enables informed decision-making. Their work directly supports the Quarterly Board of Directors' Expense Report and the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, both essential for governance and external accountability. Additionally, the Accountant II strengthens operational stability by assisting with month-end close, preparing audit schedules, and serving as backup to the Senior Accountant, ensuring continuity of the General Ledger function. Through technical assistance and training, they build team capacity and resilience, helping the department meet deadlines, reduce risk, and achieve its financial management goals. Our Commitment: We are committed to building and sustaining a working environment where all individuals are respected and valued. We believe every member of our team brings unique perspectives that enhance our ability to serve the public effectively. By fostering a workplace with employees from the communities we serve, we broaden our collective understanding of the world around us and strengthen our mission to equitably provide safe, clean water, natural flood protections, and environmental stewardship. About Valley Water: Valley Water is a public agency with an operating and capital budget of $964 million, and over 900 employees. With headquarters in San José, Valley Water provides water supply, enhances streams and watersheds through creek restoration and habitat protection, provides flood protection for homes, schools, businesses and roadways, and partners with other agencies to provide trails and open space for the community. Who We Are: To learn how Valley Water provides safe, clean water and environmental stewardship for the Santa Clara community, please click here

Requirements

• Four (4) years of professional accounting experience involving transactions analysis, journal entry preparation, maintenance of accounting records, account reconciliation, and preparation of financial reports.
• Ability to independently perform the full range of professional accounting functions.
• Ability to prepare a variety of clear and concise financial summaries and accounting reports.
• Ability to proficiently use Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and web-based programs or equivalent.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service through all levels of the organization and external parties.
• Knowledge of governmental accounting and financial management practices in compliance with the Governmental Accounting Standards Board.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of financial analysis and auditing.
• Knowledge of automated financial systems such as Infor, PeopleSoft, SAP or equivalent.
• Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in accounting or a related field. Or Directly related experience may be substituted for the college requirement on the basis of one and one-half years of experience for one year of education to a maximum of four years.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide range of professional accounting duties, including analyzing and maintaining accounting records, auditing check payments, and preparing financial reports.
• Record monthly and annual journal entries for benefit and cost allocations, revenue and expense accruals, and reclassifications.
• Reconcile asset and liability accounts, as well as subsidiary transactions and reports, to the Infor General Ledger.
• Process employee Purchasing Card (P-Card) expense reports by reviewing transactions for accuracy, ensuring receipts and documentation are complete, checking for proper coding of expenses, compliance with policies and spending limits, reconciling charges, and checking for supervisor approvals and authorization before expenses are recorded.
• Process claims and fees reimbursements for the Board of Directors.
• Provide assistance to P-Card users of Infor XM.
• Prepare diverse financial summaries, schedules, footnote disclosures, and reports, ensuring data accuracy and completeness. Examples include the Quarterly Board of Directors' Expense Report and supporting schedules and footnote disclosures for the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR).
• Enter the Board of Directors' timesheets biweekly.
• Assist in recording collections and cash receipts.
• Assist with the fiscal period/month-end close procedures to identify inconsistencies, errors, or unusual activities.
• Prepares audit schedules and responds to audit inquiries.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level